Helen Flanagan 'really good friends' with Scott Sinclair's mum which makes split 'easier'

Helen Flanagan has praised Scott Sinclair's mum and the grandmother to her children whilst on Lorraine on Thursday morning.

The mum-of-three opened up about her relationship with Scott, his parents and co-parenting.

Speaking to ITV's Lorraine, she revealed: "I'm really close to Scotts mum, we're really really really close, we're good friends and we always have been so that makes everything a lot easier as well."

Discussing the breakdown of her relationship with her ex-fiance and former Celtic star, Lorraine told the former Corrie star she's impressed at the way she's handled the very public split.

The 64-year-old said: "Sometimes Helen, things come to the end of themselves, but you've done it so well with real respect on both sides because the most important thing is those three children.

She continues: "Good for you. It's sad when things like that happen."

Helen went on to reveal going to South Africa to film I'm A Celebrity... South Africa last September was a "good distraction" from the break up of her relationship and she's now looking to her own future and what she wants from life.

Helen Flanagan spoke to Lorraine on Thursday morning (STV)

"It was a good distraction, I tried to throw myself into work and I feel like I'm at a stage in my life now where I'm wondering 'what does Helen want?' - not mum Helen, what do I actually want to do?"

"I'm at that nice stage where I might find myself a little bit again."

Helen and Scott were together 13 years (Daily Record)

Helen and fiance Scott split in July 2022 and announced the end of their relationship in October, and according to reports she decided to call it quits due to the snapping of her engagement ring, as she is believed to be "very spiritual".

Having been together since 2009, the couple got engaged in 2018 and initially confirmed an official wedding date. They have three children together and are now said to be “committed” to co-parenting.

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