Celebs Go Dating returns! Helen Flanagan flirts with a gay man and calls herself 'a psycho b****' as she struggles to re-enter dating world after split from Scott Sinclair By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 17:07 EDT, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 17:38 EDT, 19 August 2024 e-mail 11 shares 15 View comments Celebs Go Dating returned to screens on Monday night as a whole new batch of stars set out to find the one. But things didn't go so smoothly for Helen Flanagan as she accidentally flirted with a gay man and called herself ‘a psycho b****’ in front of a potential date. The series kicked off with a Bridgeton inspired masquerade ball as the celebrities worked their way around the room.
Actress Helen, 34, was joined by Jamelia , Gogglebox's Stephen Webb, MAFS UK 's Ella Morgan, Love Island's Chris Taylor , MIC star Tristan Phipps and Lauryn Goodman . She has struggled to re-enter the dating world following her split from ex Scott Sinclair, who is the father of her three children. Celebs Go Dating returned to screens on Monday night as a whole new batch of stars set out to find the one But things didn't go so smoothly for Helen Flanagan as she accidentally flirted with a gay man and called herself ‘a psycho bitch’ in front of a potential date While mingling with the singles, things got off to a rocky start as the masks 'threw off her gaydar' and she chronically overshared.
After chatting up the gay man, Helen giggled at her mishap and made her way over to another singleton, although that didn't go to plan either. As she jumped straight into the conversation by discussing her ex, she later added: 'I can be sweet. It depends on the time of the month, I'm either lovely or a psycho b****.
' 'Well I hope it's not that time now...
' the masked stranger awkwardly joked. Moving on to another, she then blurted out: 'It's really really hot isn't it, I feel like I've got sweaty boobs!' Discussing Helen's conversations, the experts assessed: 'Oh no here she goes again, do you think this is her way of deflecting?' 'She could be trying to make them laugh..
..or is it her way of saying, you don't stand a chance?' they questioned.
At the end of the mixer, Helen chose to go on a date with sports massage therapist Luke after their 'flirty chat and flowing conversation.' The series kicked off with a Bridgeton inspired masquerade ball as the celebrities worked their way around the room Helen has struggled to re-enter the dating world following her split from ex Scott Sinclair, who is the father of her three children (pictured in 2019) While mingling with the singles, things got off to a rocky start as the masks 'threw off her gaydar' and she chronically overshared Luckily, it seems he wasn't deterred by the soapstar's oversharing as he agreed to go on a date with her. However in a shock twist, it was later revealed that Ella had also chosen Luke, meaning that he would be forced to decide between the girls.
Helen has been single for two years following her split from footballer fiancé Scott , after 13 years together and the pair share daughters Matilda, nine, and Delilah, six, as well as son Charlie, three. This week, she revealed she is looking for 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.' 'I love funny guys, I feel like a good energy is important. The milf needs a dilf!' Despite her previous heartbreak, Helen also admitted that she is still an old romantic at heart as she claimed she still wants to 'get married one day'.
It comes after Helen broke down in tears as she discussed her split from ex-Scott on Thursday's Loose Women . The actress appeared on the show alongside her former co-stars Sally Dynevor and Sue Cleaver , as well as presenters Kaye Adams and Denise Welch . When asked if she believes in a 'happy ever after', Helen said: 'I was with my ex Scott since I was 19 and he was like my world.
I always thought we were going to be together. Always.' Discussing mental health, Denise said: 'I just know that you really struggled - could you just take us through because you had a breakdown, a real psychotic breakdown.
' It comes after Helen broke down in tears as she discussed her split from ex-Scott on Thursday's Loose Women Fighting back tears and clutching Sally's hand for support, Helen - who played Sally's daughter Rosie Webster on the ITV soap - replied: 'Gosh, I didn't think I would get so emotional today!' 'I didn't really want to talk about it but the reason I did was because I was about to do a six-month theatre tour, so that's why I spoke about it.' Speaking on signing up for Celebs Go Dating, Helen said: 'I've loved it, so much fun. I think you just have to be open-minded and it was a great way to spend the summer.
' 'But I think it would take someone really special to introduce them to my children.' Celebs Go Dating Helen Flanagan Share or comment on this article: Celebs Go Dating returns! Helen Flanagan flirts with a gay man and calls herself 'a psycho b****' as she struggles to re-enter dating world after split from Scott Sinclair e-mail 11 shares Add comment.
