On Friday, actress Helen Flanagan was seen enjoying a beachside setting while undertaking professional obligations during a working trip to the south of France.
The former Coronation Street cast member, aged 34, has recently experienced a series of personal and financial setbacks, including the reported loss of an estimated £3.5 million and the dissolution of her year-long relationship with Robbie Talbot.
Ms. Flanagan, who has three children, recently confirmed that Mr. Talbot has vacated the residence they previously shared. She had earlier stated that her financial situation had deteriorated to the extent that affording basic transportation, such as public transit, had become a significant challenge.
Nonetheless, despite previous assertions regarding financial hardship, Ms. Flanagan appeared to be wearing a high-value wristwatch—specifically, a Rolex—during the final day of her working engagement, wherein she modelled a swimsuit from Primark’s upcoming Love The Summer collection.
The actress, a native of Bury, showcased a blue floral swimsuit retailing at £14, while the luxury timepiece on her left wrist—commonly associated with significant monetary value—stood in marked contrast to the budget-friendly branding of the campaign.
Wearing budget swimwear featuring a plunging neckline that prominently revealed her décolletage, Ms. Helen Flanagan drew significant attention while engaging with members of the public at the YOLO beach club in Antibes. The swimsuit, part of Primark’s forthcoming Love The Summer collection, underscored the contrast between affordability and the high-profile nature of the promotional shoot.
Ms. Flanagan, 34, is understood to be single following the recent conclusion of her relationship with Robbie Talbot, 45. The relationship, which had been made public just over a year ago, reportedly ended due to diverging long-term priorities.
Although Ms. Flanagan had previously expressed interest in expanding her family with Mr. Talbot, sources indicate that her perspective has shifted in recent months. Speaking to The Sun, an unnamed source stated: “They want different things in life. She has just landed a new acting job and is trying to juggle work projects with the kids. She sat him down two weeks ago and said, ‘This isn’t working’… She just wants to be on her own for a while although she still has feelings for him.”
In April, Ms. Flanagan publicly confirmed that Mr. Talbot was no longer residing in her home after a brief cohabitation period. At the time, she acknowledged that his presence was not conducive to her children’s emotional well-being, noting that they continued to miss their father.
Ms. Flanagan shares three children—Matilda (9), Delilah (6), and Charlie (4)—with former fiancé Scott Sinclair, 36, from whom she separated in 2022 following a 13-year relationship.
Addressing her concerns in the aftermath of that separation, she told The Sun: “I’d asked him to stay for a while, because I often get quite scared in the house on my own and feel safer with a man there.”#newsafro_
