Celebs Go Dating fans fuming as Helen Flanagan admits she has a secret boyfriend

And she's in love with him!

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Sep 2024
Last updated 4th Sep 2024

If you've been watching this year's Celebs Go Dating, you'll no doubt have been cringing behind your cushions as celebs such as Helen Flanagan, Ella Morgan and Stephen Webb attempt to find love with the help of the agency.

With the show now into its third week, fans have witnessed former Coronation Street actress Helen go on a number of dates, with her even kissing one singleton which she seemed to take a liking to.

HOWEVER, in a huge revelation dropped on Tuesday (3rd September) night's episode, Helen confessed she's actually got a secret boyfriend at home, despite taking part in the show, leaving both the experts and viewers at home fuming.

Although she didn't name the man in question, reports in the media are suggesting she's grown close to retired footballer Robbie Talbot.

She said: "I did meet somebody at home at the beginning of the year.

"I really wanted to join the agency because I kind of felt like obviously, I was in a really long term relationship. Not much dating experience. And I really wanted to do this for me. For me to grow, to find out more about myself. But it's really hard, because there is somebody at home that I have fallen for.

"This is becoming quite difficult for me now, because unfortunately I am comparing everyone to him. And it's making it very difficult now when I'm dating."

A shocked Anna Williamson gasped to the camera: "Pardon, you've got a boyfriend? Why on Earth did she not tell us about this?"

After Dr Tara asked Helen to expand on her comment, the mum-of-two said: "My feelings have just got stronger and things have just got more intense. I actually could see something with this guy at home being something really quite lovely. I think I am in love with him.

"It's just becoming quite difficult now."

After questions from Paul C Brunson, Helen admitted she has a boyfriend, who she has been dating, and is in love with, much to the shock of viewers at home.

One wrote: 'Not impressed at all! Not even single, not genuine and clearly there for the limelight…' (sic)

Another gushed: 'Wasting a spot at the agency for air time', with a third writing: 'Like she’s been snogging men on dates, is that not cheating? 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m so confused 😕'. (sic)

Another commented: 'I hope they don’t pay your fee cause you weren’t even single to mingle', with another saying: 'It’s amazing what people will do to stay in the spotlight 🤦🏼‍♂️ money money money 💰'. (sic)

The episode ended with Helen asking the experts if she could 'bring him in' to meet them, with Paul, Anna and Dr Tara admitting they need to chat and have a think.

Helen is taking part on the show alongside Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, Married At First Sight UK's Ella Morgan, and Love Island's Chris Taylor to name a few.