Helen Flanagan says she is ‘really bad at being on her own’ amid split from ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan admitted she’s “really bad at being alone” in a tearful post on Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
The actress recently decided to end her relationship with her footballer fiancée Scott, but has revealed she’s struggling to “stay on top of her own thoughts.”
The former Coronation Street star, 32, reportedly made the final decision earlier this week not to reconcile with her ex-fiancé Scott, after seeking advice from single-loving Carol Vorderman.
The actress has said she needs to be “constantly” surrounded by friends or her children.
Helen looked glum as she flaunted her natural beauty as she lay on a couch in a gray tank top and pulled her long blonde locks into a bun.
She wrote, “I’m really bad at being alone, does anyone else care about this?” I constantly need to have my friends with me or be with my kids.
‘I can’t just sit with my own thoughts’: Helen Flanagan looked rather sad on Wednesday when she took to Instagram to admit she’s ‘really bad at being alone’
Eg: The former Coronation Street star, 32, reportedly made the final decision earlier this week not to reconcile with her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, after seeking advice from Carol Vorderman, who loved only her.
“I can’t just sit there with myself and my own thoughts.”
Helen split with Scott six months ago after 13 years and three children Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and Charlie, two, together.
She sparked speculation about a reunion with Scott when she put her “engagement ring” back on for a recent Instagram post.
But she is only said to be putting up a united front with the footballer, 34, for the sake of their children, with no plans to rekindle their romance.
According to claims, Helen was managed by her I’m A Celebrity South Africa co-star Carol, 62, who has been open about her own five “special friends” in the past.
A source told The Sun: ‘Helen was at a crossroads in her relationship when she went into the jungle this time.
Carol became something of a mother figure to the other campmates, and Helen found herself opening up to her.
“She told Helen to follow her heart and put her children first. She advised that staying with someone just for the kids never works out. Of course they have the kids and a huge history, only time will tell if it’s over for good.’
‘I can be very bad alone’: the actress said she can’t be alone with her thoughts and has to be ‘constantly’ surrounded by friends or her children
Upset: Helen looked glum as she showed off her natural beauty as she lay on a couch in a gray tank top and pulled her long blonde locks up into a bun
MailOnline has reached out to Helen and Carol’s representatives for comment.
Her latest message comes after it was revealed that Helen is on I’m A Celebrity… Get me out of here! again for his South African All Stars version.
During her first appearance on the ITV show in 2012, Helen became known for stopping during seven Bushtucker Trials.
She was voted down many times by the public after she confessed to being a “scary cat” on the first day of the series.
However, the star said she’s a different person this time around, as she was “quite young” during her previous spell of just 22 and had “not prepared at all.”
Helen said she has a new mindset this time around and “will not finish the trials” because she wants to make her three children proud.
She said: ‘It will be different. I was only 22 at the time and I am now 32. I have grown a lot and have had three children and three births!
Family: Helen split six months ago with Scott after 13 years and three children Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and Charlie, two, together
Shock: She sparked speculation about a reunion with ex-fiancée Scott when she put her ‘engagement ring’ back on for a recent Instagram post
“I will not finish the trials because my mentality will be very different this time.
“When I went into the jungle the first time, I didn’t prepare at all. I had no idea what I had let myself in for and I even cried when my phone was taken from me after I landed in Australia.
“I’m just going to be brave and keep going. I want to make my children proud if I participate this time.’
She admitted she’s “not a jungle warrior” and still has a fear of heights, but said she’s delighted to be reunited with ITV hosts Ant and Dec.
She continued, “I’m not saying I’m going to go in and become a jungle warrior and be absolutely awesome, because I’m not.
“Yes, I’ll be scared, but I’ll try and I’ll be a lot better than last time. When I see Ant & Dec in the South African jungle I joke I’m not going to do the Trials!
She is back! Her latest message comes after it was revealed that Helen is on I’m A Celebrity… Get me out of here! again for his South African All Stars version
Facing her fears: During her first appearance on the ITV show in 2012, Helen became known for dropping out during seven Bushtucker Trials
‘It will also be really nice to see Ant & Dec in a funny way again!’
She added, “I’m nervous about leaving my kids behind while I’m going to film the series, but I’ve made little tickets for them to open for when I’m gone.”
Helen joins former boxing champion Amir Khan, Diversity Dancer & DJ Jordan Banjo, TV presenter Carol Vorderman, Olympic athlete Fatima Whitbread, former Royal Butler Paul Burrell, ex-England Cricketer Phil Tufnell, supermodel Janice Dickinson and music legend Shaun Ryder on the series .
I’m a celebrity… South Africa! returns to ITV on 24 April at 9pm.