Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has publicly erupted at her ex-partner, footballer Scott Sinclair, in a bitter row that has seen the pair block each other on social media. The core of the dispute stems from Sinclair reportedly missing their four-year-old son Charlie's nativity play to attend the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Explosive Social Media Rant
The feud spilled into public view earlier this week when Flanagan, 33, took to her Instagram Stories to re-share a post from Sinclair, 35, about his lavish weekend at the Formula One event. Alongside it, she launched a scathing attack, calling the Bristol Rovers player a 'piece of s***' and demanding, 'How dare you not turn up to Charlie's nativity.'
In stark contrast, Sinclair had captioned his Abu Dhabi snaps, which showed him celebrating Lando Norris's win, with 'Happy Days, blurry nights..' Meanwhile, Helen shared a tender photo cuddling Charlie, calling him her 'star' and 'heartbeat.'
Underlying Tensions and a 'Hot Boy Winter'
Insiders close to the former couple, who split in 2022 after 13 years together, have revealed deeper issues. According to sources speaking to The Sun, tensions have escalated since Sinclair's split from his girlfriend Lauren Davies, 32. They claim Scott has been embracing a 'Hot Boy Winter' phase, enjoying a jet-setting lifestyle and 'constantly showing off his wealth' online.
'Ever since Scott became single again things started to go downhill,' one source explained. 'It's been an incredibly testing few months for Helen, who feels like she is busting a gut and Scott doesn't seem to get it.'
The situation is compounded by the co-parenting arrangement for their three children: daughters Matilda, ten, and Delilah, seven, and son Charlie, four. Helen is said to be furious that Scott appears to 'pick and choose' when he sees the children, with insiders alleging he 'hasn't been present' recently.
Christmas Arrangements and Communication Breakdown
Adding further strain, it is reportedly Scott's turn to have the children for Christmas this year, a fact described as 'another blow' for Helen as she balances a full-time pantomime role with family life. The communication between the exes has completely broken down, with both parties having blocked each other and now only able to converse through family members.
'Helen's livid with Scott's behaviour. He's thinking about himself, not his children,' another source stated. 'At the end of the day Helen is the mother of his kids. He needs to show more respect.'
Amid the personal turmoil, Helen continues her professional commitments. She is currently starring as The Wicked Queen in 'Snow White & The Seven Dwarves' at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. On Wednesday, she shared a sweet family photo with her three children backstage, captioning it 'My world, My three' with heart emojis.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair for comment.
