is reportedly getting close to a former footballer. The star recently appeared on E4’s Celebs Go Dating, following a “messy” split with ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair two years ago. After celebrating her 34th birthday, Flanagan was recently spotted with Robbie Talbot at her birthday party.

Onlookers saw the blonde bombshell with the former sports star wearing a large purple dress covered in ruffles. She wore the strapless number to ring in her 34th year and paired the glamorous look with a bouncy blowdry, styled in Hollywood curls that tumbled over her shoulders. Robbie was seen looking dapper wearing a black shirt buttoned to the top, with a smart trim to suit the occasion.

Helen threw her do at Hotel Gotham, a five star setting in Manchester, where she was seen with the former coach. The Sun reported: “[..

.] She made no secret of her budding relationship. The pair arrived together and stayed at the venue overnight.

It is not known if they shared a room.” The publication also wrote that onlookers saw Helen “beaming as she spent the evening alongside her new man.” According to reports, Helen and Robbie were seen “hugging” each other while Robbie placed his “arm around her” as the pair engaged in some PDA.

It is believed that the pair have been dating since May, but The Sun reported Flanagan has “tried to keep the relationship under wraps ahead of her stint” on the E4 dating show, which began 19 August. However, just a month after they allegedly began dat.