Helen Flanagan moves at ‘warp speed’ after ‘toxic split’… from PDAs to her ‘perfect pout’, 7 signs her new man’s The One
HELEN Flanagan seems to be moving "at warp speed" with her new fella - and that's because pros say he's ‘The One’.
The ex-Corrie legend, 34, told pals she is “smitten” with ex-footballer Robbie Talbot, who's even taken on step-dad duties to her three kids.
As a result, the Celebs Go Dating star moved her new boyfriend into her family home in Lancashire just eight months after getting together.
The construction firm boss, 44, is often seen at the school gates and playing in the park with her kids, Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three – whom she shares with Bristol Rovers’ Scott Sinclair.
Robbie also has three kids from a previous relationship.
Last month, the pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they were pictured getting cosy in the back of a taxi after leaving an after-party.
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They were seen laughing and joking at the Pride of Britain Awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel where Helen wowed fans with a plunging silk gown.
A source said: “Helen’s so loved-up with Robbie. It’s amazing to finally see her so happy.
“They haven’t been dating for long, but they’re both so smitten they decided to live together. It just felt right.
“Robbie takes the kids to school and Charlie to nursery.”
But whilst Helen is clearly besotted and has moved Robbie in, it appears that she isn’t in ex Scott Sinclair’s good books.
It was recently reported that despite sharing three children together, footballer Scott, 35, has blocked Helen.
"We're both good people, but together we were very toxic. I think a toxic relationship can just damage your mental health a lot.
"Especially when you struggle with your mental health anyway.
"I mean, I'm on block at the moment on Scott's phone. I really am. I'm on block."
Is Robbie 'The One' for Helen?
But after her turbulent split with Scott and quick chemistry with Robbie, experts have spotted seven signs that ‘unlucky in love’ Helen has found her match - from their large age gap to her favourite Instagram poses.
Celebrity body language expert Judi James tells Fabulous: “Falling out of a long-term ‘toxic’ relationship into a new one that appears ideal can be a ‘fingers crossed’ moment for anyone.
She has admitted that she's not the best judge of character but now it does feel like she's found ‘The One
Nick Ede
“Helen is clearly sure that new man Robbie is ‘The One’ though and their relationship seems to be moving at warp speed.
“With two sets of children and exes involved this is clearly a case of managing relationships rather than just focusing on their romantic compatibility as a couple, and if Robbie is Helen’s ‘The One’ is she also his?
“It’s easy to seek out and even inflate idealised qualities in a new partner, especially after a painful split and according to Helen, Robbie sounds set for sainthood.
“Often this is a case of ‘Show, don’t tell’ though, with some strong and maybe more reliable clues about this relationship and whether Robbie really is ‘The One’ coming from Helen’s body language responses (and his) than her girl-in-a-crush words.”
What do we know about Helen Flanagan’s new boyfriend Robbie Talbot?
HELEN Flanagan has revealed that she is in a new relationship.
While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, she confessed that she was already taken - here's everything we know about her boyfriend Robbie Talbot.
Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot.
He is a decade older than the actress.
Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football.
He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe.
He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010.
Robbie is retired from football.
He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011.
It's unknown what he has done for work since leaving football.
Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating.
In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single.
The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024.
Brand and Culture expert Nick Ede adds: “Helen Flanagan has been unlucky in love and wears her heart on her sleeve.
“As a young mother in the public eye, she has had her fair share of toxic relationships and her past exes haven’t treated her well and have made her unlucky in love.
“We saw on Celebs Go Dating her confusion on being on the show but also having a boyfriend who in the end she took on the show.
“She has admitted that she's not the best judge of character but now it does feel like she's found ‘The One’.”
‘Normal guy’ not fazed by fame
According to Nick, Robbie is the perfect partner for Helen, because he isn’t bothered by fame.
“She knows that fame follows her everywhere but Robbie doesn’t seem fazed by this.”
Judi agrees: “He’s described as a ‘normal’ guy, even-tempered, calm and mature, which must tick all Helen’s relationship-needs boxes right now.”
10-year age gap
According to Nick, the ten-year age gap is also a recipe for success for the pair.
“He's a self-made businessman and older, which is making Helen feel much more stable.
“I think that there is such undeniable chemistry and now she has the whole of the UK watching out for her, willing her to have lasting happiness.
“They will be together for the foreseeable future. She's looking happier, more body confident and radiates love which is all we ever want for someone.”
PDA posing
According to Judi, when it comes to Helen’s Insta snaps, the excessive PDA posts signal that Robbie is ‘The One’ for Helen.
She continues: “But Helen is also showing signs of building inner confidence thanks to Robbie, allowing her to take on the rest of the world with a level stare in some of her poses.
“The gesture suggests she no longer feels a need to be a universal ‘pleaser’ seeking approval generally.
“This would suggest she feels Robbie is her shield against the world and all the trolls that inhabit it.”
Beaming and preening
But amongst pouts and stares, Helen is also a gnasher-shower too, which demonstrates her ‘inner smug’ as a result of her new beau.
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“Helen’s ‘cat got the cream’ beaming is a typical ritual from someone who feels they have fallen in love with the ‘right’ person.
“Helen takes few steps to hide her inner smug in some of her poses and her rather private-looking smile signals ‘I’ve got a secret’, which is indicative of internalised good news”, concludes Judi.