Helen Flanagan looks stunning in plunging bikini as fans brand her a ‘goddess' after split with boyfriend
The Coronation Street alum hailed herself a "summer girlie" after striking a pose in the matching two-piece, which she paired with hoop earrings and a glowing tan.
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Helen Flanagan looked sensational as she stripped to a patterned bikini
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Helen recently split with partner Robbie Talbot
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The 34-year-old is no stranger to a lingerie snap
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Mum-of-three Helen, who recently stunned in a
Fans were quick to appreciate the 34-year-old's latest beach attire in her Instagram upload, with one who posted: "Oh my goodness girl."
A second put: "You've got the X Factor," as a third hailed her a "Goddess."
Another commented: "Absolutely incredible."
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One then put: "Perfection personified."
BODY BLUES
It came after
She wrote in a social media post: "Even though sometimes you don't feel so confident or toned, just go for it.
"Even though I've got cellulite and my body isn't as toned as it used to be, I just thought 'you know what Helen go for it,' you only live once."
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She has also clapped back at mum shamers who
It came after the parent of three was cruelly mum-shamed - with trolls
Helen Flanagan claps back at mum-shamers after being slammed as 'embarrassing' - but is now accused of 'shaming herself'
FRESH START
It has also been a rough time for Helen, who recently
She told the former sports ace things "weren't working" after a year together - and after initially saying
Friends now say the mum of three instead wants to concentrate on her career and family.
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
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.
A source told us: 'They want different things in life. She has just landed a new acting job and is
"She sat him down two weeks ago and said, 'This isn't working'. It was a grown-up chat.
'She just wants to be on her own for a while although she still has feelings for him.'
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Helen recently spoke out about her body hang ups
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She has been cruelly mum shamed for stripping off online
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Helen and Robbie split after they 'wanted different things in life'
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