Helen Joyce Flanagan (born 7 August 1990)[1] is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2000 to 2012;[2] she returned to the role in 2017, before going on maternity leave on 8 June 2018,[3] from which she did not return.
Helen Flanagan | |
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 Flanagan in 2014 | |
| Born | 7 August 1990 Bury, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Television | Coronation Street (2000–2012, 2017–2018) I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2012) I'm a Celebrity... South Africa (2023) |
| Partner | Scott Sinclair (2009–2022) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editFlanagan was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England.[4] She attended Westholme School in Blackburn, Lancashire.[5]
Career
editFlanagan first appeared as Rosie Webster in Coronation Street in January 2000.[6] In 2006, she was nominated for the award of "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" at the British Soap Awards, losing to Ellis Hollins of Hollyoaks.[7] In 2007, she was nominated for "Villain of the Year" at the same awards, this time losing to Coronation Street co-star Jack P. Shepherd.[7] In 2010, Flanagan appeared in Coronation Street spin-off Coronation Street: A Knights Tale as her character Rosie Webster. In 2011, she had her own Coronation Street spin-off Just Rosie, which explored her character Rosie Webster trying to build a modelling career in London. Flanagan left Coronation Street in February 2012 to pursue other interests.
In November 2012, Flanagan participated in the twelfth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!,[5] finishing in seventh place.[7][8] In September 2013 she appeared in Celebrity Super Spa, a reality-television programme based in a Liverpool Salon on Channel 5. In January 2014, Flanagan starred in an episode of Celebrity Wedding Planner alongside Hugo Taylor on Channel 5.[9] The following August she appeared as agency nurse Kirsty Brompton in an episode of Holby City.[10] In October 2016, it was announced Flanagan would reprise her role as Rosie in Coronation Street in February 2017.[11] She left on maternity leave in June 2018.
In 2023, Flanagan was a contestant in I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, leaving on day 12 of the show in joint 7th place, after a double eviction with Dean Gaffney.[12] In 2024, Flanagan appeared on the thirteenth series of the E4 series Celebs Go Dating.[13]
Personal life
editFlanagan's parents are Roman Catholic.[14]
In 2016 Flanagan revealed that she has been diagnosed with both Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder.[15] In 2024, she revealed that she had suffered a psychotic episode due to a reaction to ADHD medication.[16]
Flanagan became engaged to Bristol Rovers winger Scott Sinclair on 31 May 2018.[17] They have two daughters,[18] and a son.[19] In October 2022, the media reported that Flanagan's relationship with Sinclair had ended after 13 years.[20]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012, 2017–2018 | Coronation Street | Rosie Webster | Series Regular, 1,073 episodes |
| 2004 | Children in Need | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown | ||
| 2006–2007 | Soapstar Superstar | 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | Xposé | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Herself / Rosie Webster | |
| Hell's Kitchen | Herself | ||
| All Star Family Fortunes | Special | ||
| 2010 | Coronation Street: A Knights Tale | Rosie Webster | Coronation Street spin-off |
| 2011 | Just Rosie | Coronation Street spin-off, transmitted on ITV2[4] | |
| 2012 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Herself | 7th place |
| 2013, 2014 | Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Panelist, 2 episodes | |
| 2013 | Celebrity Super Spa | Series 1, 6 episodes | |
| Celebrity Juice | Guest | ||
| 8 out of 10 Cats | 1 episode | ||
| I Love My Country | Guest panelist | ||
| Tricked | Series 1, episode 4 | ||
| The 50 Funniest Moments of 2013 | Documentary | ||
| 2014 | Fake Reaction | Guest | |
| Celebrity Wedding Planner | 1 episode | ||
| Virtually Famous | |||
| Holby City | Kirsty Brompton | ||
| Keep it in the Family | Herself | ||
| 2015 | Hugh's War on Waste | 3 episodes | |
| 2018 | Celebrity Catchphrase | 1 episode | |
| 2018, 2019 | Lorraine | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | CelebAbility | 1 episode | |
| Coronation Street at Christmas | TV special | ||
| 2020 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | 1 episode | |
| 2021 | Lorraine | 1 episode | |
| 2023 | I'm a Celebrity... South Africa | Evicted day 12, finished joint 7th [12] | |
| 2024 | Celebs Go Dating | Cast member; series 13 [13] | |
| The Wheel | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [21] |
| 2008 | The British Soap Awards | Villain of the Year | Nominated | [22] |
| 2008 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Bitch | Nominated | [23] |
| 2009 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [24] |
| 2009 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Bitch | Nominated | [25] |
| 2010 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [26] |
| 2011 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [27] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Funniest Female | Nominated | [28] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [28] |
References
edit- ^ "Rosie Webster – Helen Flanagan". ITV.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ Mirror.co.uk (5 February 2012). ""I was in a bubble" – Helen Flanagan says she's looking forward to getting her life back after Corrie". mirror. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Helen Flanagan discusses 'hilarious' Corrie exit storyline". The Irish News. 23 April 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Coronation Street Star Helen Flanagan Quits ITV Soap". BBC News. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Burglars raid home of former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan". Lancashire Telegraph. Blackburn: Newsquest. 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ "New Rosie Webster for Corrie". BBC News Online. 9 January 2000. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Celebrity Super Spa Profile". Channel 5 Broadcasting. 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Flanagan to Pursue More Reality Offers". RTÉ Commercial Enterprises. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ Cole, Tom (8 March 2013). "Helen Flanagan Becomes a Celebrity Wedding Planner". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (2 May 2014). "Holby City role for ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ "Helen Flanagan returns to Coronation Street as Rosie Webster". ITV News. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ a b Charlotte Roszko (11 May 2023). "I'm A Celeb: South Africa fans left fuming after 'ridiculous' elimination". planetradio.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Celebs Go Dating 2024 confirms August premiere date". Digital Spy. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "I'm A Celebrity Star Helen Flanagan Announces Her Most Unlikely Career Move Yet!". Her.ie. February 2013. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ McGrath, Rachel (7 October 2016). "Helen Flanagan Discusses Contemplating Suicide After Stopping Bipolar Disorder Medication". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Helen Flanagan: Ex-Corrie star reveals psychosis episode due to ADHD medication reaction". BBC News. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (1 June 2018). "Helen Flanagan engagement: All the wedding details as Scott Sinclair proposes". OK! Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ Donaldson, Laura (24 June 2018). "Helen Flanagan birth and baby details: Coronation Street star welcomes baby daughter". OK! Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ Hayden, Jade (26 March 2021). "Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan welcomes third child with Scott Sinclair". Her.ie. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Helen Flanagan splits from ex-Celtic star Scott Sinclair after 13 years together". Glasgow Live. 24 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "British Soap Awards: The Winners". Sky Showbiz. Sky TV. 22 May 2006. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "The British Soap Awards 2008: The Winners". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2008 – Nominations". MSN. Microsoft. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris; KilKelly, Daniel (10 May 2009). "British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 May 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
- ^ "Inside soap awards nominations". 8 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ Green, Kris; Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2010). "British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (7 March 2011). "British Soap Awards 2011 voting opens". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ a b Harp, Justin (22 August 2017). "Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks all make the Inside Soap Awards longlist". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
