Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan shares honest revelations about love life
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has opened up about her approach to romance, relationships, and emotional connections, revealing that she has always been a “lover girl” who falls deeply when she finds someone special.
The actress, best known for playing Rosie Webster on the ITV soap, gave fans a candid insight into her personal life while discussing her experiences as a woman with ADHD, including the intense emotions she often feels in relationships.
From her 13-year relationship with footballer Scott Sinclair to her search for love on Celebs Go Dating, Helen has reflected on why romance has always played such a major role in her life.
Helen Flanagan Admits She Has Always Been A Romantic
Taking to Instagram, Helen shared a series of posts exploring different aspects of her personality and experiences.
One of the topics she addressed was her approach to relationships, explaining that she has always been someone who becomes emotionally invested when she develops feelings for someone.
The actress described herself as a romantic from a young age, admitting that she has “been boy mad” since she was a teenager.
She explained:
“It’s always very intense, and I fall in love hard.”
However, Helen was keen to clarify that intensity does not mean her feelings are not genuine.
She explained that while her emotions can sometimes become overwhelming, the connections she forms are real and meaningful at the time.
Reflecting On Her Long Relationship With Scott Sinclair
Helen also looked back on her previous relationship with footballer Scott Sinclair, who she dated for 13 years and shares three children with.
The former couple began their relationship when Helen was young, eventually building a family together before separating.
Discussing her past, Helen revealed just how seriously she took the relationship from the beginning.
She joked:
“My second boyfriend was my kids’ dad, who I was with for 13 years, and I had his name tattooed at 19 LOL.”
The confession highlighted Helen’s tendency to commit fully when she believes she has found someone special.
Rather than keeping relationships casual, she explained that she prefers deeper emotional bonds built around trust, excitement, and understanding.
Helen Shares Honest Thoughts On Casual Dating
The former soap star also opened up about why casual relationships do not suit her personality.
Helen admitted that she is not someone who can easily separate physical attraction from emotional attachment.
She wrote:
“I’m not a casual girl. I’m a lover girl/wifey, and I do get attached.”
She also shared her strong feelings about people who disappear after becoming intimate with someone, commonly known as “ghosting”.
In her typically humorous style, Helen joked that people who ghost after sleeping with someone are “big fat rats”, while making clear that she values honesty and emotional responsibility.
For Helen, attraction is about far more than chemistry alone.
She explained that she looks for someone who creates a genuine connection and makes her feel understood.
Searching For A Soul Connection
Helen revealed that when she dates someone, she looks for a person who feels exciting and emotionally compatible.
She said:
“I go for someone that I find exciting, I go for a soul connection. Someone that makes me feel understood. I look for the male version of me.”
The actress explained that she wants a relationship where both people feel connected on a deeper level rather than simply enjoying a temporary spark.
Her comments reflect the emotional openness that fans have seen from Helen throughout her public life, both during her acting career and her reality television appearances.
The Former Coronation Street Star Discusses Intense Feelings
Helen also opened up about experiencing a powerful emotional state known as limerence — an intense form of infatuation where feelings for someone can become overwhelming.
She admitted that her emotions can sometimes feel extremely strong when she develops romantic feelings.
She joked that her friends compare her to Cathy Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights, a character known for her passionate and complicated love story.
Helen explained:
“Last time I had proper feelings for someone, it just felt a lot. Intense.”
She also acknowledged that she experiences rejection sensitivity, something often associated with ADHD, but said she is learning to manage those feelings more effectively.
Helen Flanagan’s Journey From Coronation Street To Finding Love Again
Helen became a household name through her role as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street, joining the soap as a child actress in 2000.
Rosie quickly became one of Weatherfield’s most memorable characters, known for her confidence, dramatic storylines, and larger-than-life personality.
During her time on the cobbles, Helen became a fan favourite before eventually leaving the role in 2012, later returning briefly before making her final exit in 2018.
Since stepping away from the soap, she has explored new opportunities, including reality television appearances and fashion projects.
In 2024, Helen joined Celebs Go Dating as she looked for love following her separation from Scott Sinclair.
The experience allowed viewers to see a more personal side of the actress as she navigated dating and relationships away from the world of scripted drama.
Will Rosie Webster Return To Coronation Street?
Despite moving on from Weatherfield, Helen has admitted that she would be open to bringing Rosie Webster back to the cobbles.
Earlier this year, she revealed that she would happily reprise the iconic role if producers contacted her.
Speaking about a possible comeback, Helen said she was surprised that she had not yet received an offer.
She explained:
“Honestly, if they want me to come back, I’d love to, but they just haven’t spoken to me.”
The actress added that fans frequently ask when Rosie will return, but the decision ultimately depends on whether the soap reaches out.
For many viewers, Rosie remains one of the most entertaining characters from the Webster family, and a comeback would undoubtedly create plenty of excitement.
A New Chapter For Helen Flanagan
As Helen continues to balance motherhood, her career, and her personal journey, she remains open about the highs and lows of love.
Her latest comments show an actress who embraces her emotional nature rather than hiding it, accepting that romance has always been a major part of who she is.
Whether she finds a new relationship away from the spotlight or eventually returns to Weatherfield as Rosie Webster, one thing is clear — Helen Flanagan continues to capture the attention of Coronation Street fans both on and off screen.