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Topics: Celebs Go Dating, Helen Flanagan, Celebrity, Dating, Sex and Relationships
Mia Williams
Topics: Celebs Go Dating, Helen Flanagan, Celebrity, Dating, Sex and Relationships
Fans were left flabbergasted when Helen Flanagan made a shocking 'boyfriend' admission on the latest installment of Celebs Go Dating.
The fan-favourite celebrity dating show is back - and the tea is piping hot.
Ex-Corrie star Helen has taken the series by storm, flirting boldly and exchanging steamy kisses, and viewers quite frankly can't get enough.
Despite this, prior to the show she admitted she didn't feel overly confident about getting back into dating, following her 13-year-long relationship with the father of her two children.
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Well, fans jaws were on the floor after Tuesday nights episode (September 2), in which Helen fessed up to the dating experts that she had actually been 'lying' the entire time.
Speaking on the show, she said: "I really wanted to join the agency because I kind of felt like... Obviously, I was in a really long-term relationship.
"Not much dating experience. And I really wanted to do this for me. For me to grow, to find out more about myself."
She continued: "But it's really hard because there is somebody at home, like... I have fallen for.
"This is becoming quite difficult for me now because unfortunately I'm comparing everybody to him. And it's making it very difficult now, when I'm dating."
Expert Anna Williamson couldn't quite believe what she was hearing, and questioned 'why on earth' she hadn't mentioned this sooner.
Expert Paul Brunson also had his say: "Just to be clear - you have a boyfriend, who you're in love with? You've been dating him. Are those correct?"
After nodding sheepishly, confirming the statements, to which Brunson said: "So that means you lied to us..."
The revelation came as a shock to fans, after Helen had already kissed 23-year-old Luke on a date during filming.
Speaking to OK!, a spokesperson for Celebs Go Dating commented: "Once this came to light, Helen was asked to be transparent with the agents and her fellow celebrities during her next filming day. As per the show's guidelines, all participating celebrities must be single.
"After discussing the situation, it was decided that Helen and her partner, Robbie, would meet with the agents to assess their compatibility, and Helen would no longer date members of the public.
"These developments will be featured on the show starting from episode 10."
The alleged man Helen has fallen for is 44-year-old ex-footballer Robbie Talbot.
Helen has faced a barrage of hate since the episode was released, but it seems as though the show have taken the bombshell twist in their stride.