Helen Flanagan made quite an impression on her Celebs Go Dating debut episode. The former Coronation Street star has set her sights on finding an older man. However, her quest for love didn’t come without some awkward moments. Despite the hiccups, she managed to charm a sports massage therapist named Luke. Keep scrolling to find more details!
Helen Flanagan’s Searches for a ‘DILF’
Helen Flanagan is ready to find love again. The 34-year-old actress is making her debut on Celebs Go Dating. After breaking up with her long-term partner, Scott Sinclair, in 2022, she’s now looking for an older man. She said, “I like an older man because I feel like they are more emotionally mature, a bit more sensitive.”
The soap star mentioned that she prefers going on dates with men who have been through a divorce and have children, as she feels they can better relate to her. She also expressed her love for funny men and emphasised the importance of good energy in a relationship. She added, “The milf needs a dilf!”
Despite her intentions, she faced awkward moments during the first episode. As she made her way around the room, she was caught off guard when she accidentally flirted with a gay man. She laughed off the situation and moved on. During another conversation, she mentioned her ex.
The ITV star said, “I can be sweet. It depends on the time of the month, I’m either lovely or a psycho b****.” The man she spoke to awkwardly joked that he hoped it wasn’t that time. Later, while standing with Jamelia at the bar, two men approached them and asked how they were finding the event.
Helen replied, “Yeah, it’s good, darling, but it’s so hot, isn’t it?” She went on to mention how incredibly hot it was that she felt like she had sweaty boobs and couldn’t wear any knickers with her dress. Observing Helen’s conversations from across the room, the experts wondered if she was deflecting.
At the end of the mixer, the soap actress decided to go on a date with sports massage therapist Luke after enjoying a flirty chat and a lively conversation with him. However, it was later revealed that Ella had also chosen Luke, which meant he would have to choose between the two women. Will he choose Helen?
Many viewers found the interactions amusing, with one commenting that Helen’s approach to flirting involved diving straight into conversations about exes and kids rather than small talk. Well, it totally looked that way! For more Coronation Street updates, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily! Will Helen find her perfect match?