Helen Flanagan reveals she's set her sights on an older man as she continues hunt for love on Celebs Go Dating - after breaking down in tears while discussing Scott Sinclair split Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Jessica Janes For Mailonline Published: 20:53 EDT, 17 August 2024 | Updated: 20:54 EDT, 17 August 2024 e-mail View comments Helen Flanagan has revealed the reason she's set her sights on an older man as she continues her hunt for the perfect partner on Celebs Go Dating . The former Coronation Street star, 34, has been single for two years following her split from footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair, 35, who is the father of her three children.

However, Helen is now ready to date again and knows exactly what she is looking for as she revealed she is partial to an 'older man' because they are more 'emotionally mature'. Revealing to The Mirror what she is now looking for in a man, Helen said: 'I like an older man because I feel like they are more emotionally mature, a bit more sensitive.' 'When I go on a date I like it to be with someone who’s maybe been through divorce and who has kids because I feel like they ­understand me a bit better.

' Helen Flanagan has revealed the reason she's set her sights on an older man as she continues her hunt for the perfect partner on Celebs Go Dating The former Coronation Street star has been single for two years following her split from footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair who is the father of her three children Howeve.