Helen Flanagan breaks silence on 'heartbreaking' reason for Scott Sinclair rift

After years of fiercely protecting her ex-fiancé’s reputation, Helen Flanagan has reportedly reached a breaking point with professional footballer Scott Sinclair.

The former Coronation Street actress, who shares three children with Sinclair, is understood to be grappling with a "fraught" relationship that has soured significantly over the past year.

According to insiders, the primary cause of the rift is Helen’s feeling that Scott has become "distant" and has failed to step up in his role as a father.

The situation was reportedly exacerbated by Scott’s decision to sell the family home he originally bought for Helen and the children, opting instead to contribute to a smaller, less expensive property.

"She’s really disappointed in him as a former partner and as a dad," a source told OK! Magazine, adding that Helen feels she has been left to handle the household and the kids largely on her own.

This frustration went public last year when Helen slammed Scott for skipping their son Charlie’s nativity play to enjoy a luxury vacation in Abu Dhabi.

Having been together for 13 years, the couple’s split was initially believed to be amicable, but Helen’s recent tell-all autobiography and social media outbursts suggest otherwise. 

Insiders hint that her recent comments may only be "the tip of the iceberg" as she stops shielding him from public scrutiny.

While Helen explores the dating world again—recently appearing on Celebrity Ex on the Beach—her inner circle is reportedly concerned about her track record.

Friends and family are urging her to break her pattern of falling for "bad boys" and find the stability she feels has been missing since her long-term relationship collapsed.