Helen Flanagan ‘splits from former Aston Villa and Birmingham City footballer Scott Sinclair ‘

Helen Flanagan has reportedly split from her fiance, the former Aston Villa and Birmingham City footballer Scott Sinclair after 13 years together.

According to The Sun, Flanagan, who previously played Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, broke off the engaement last month (September).

Helen and Scott, who have three children together, began dating in 2009. Scott played for Birmingham City on loan in 2009 and also had a spell with Villa from 2015 to 2016, as well as a brief spell on loan at West Bromwich Albion in 2013.

A source told The Sun: “Helen has removed her engagement ring and told those close to her that she is no longer with Scott.

“They hit a rough patch in the summer and after she came back from South Africa their relationship ended. Helen and Scott are committed to co-parenting their kids, even if they are no longer a couple. Helen turfed Scott out of their marital bed a long time ago because she co-sleeps with their kids.

“Naturally it put a strain on their relationship over the years. Since their split, Helen has been spending a lot of time at her mum’s in Bolton.”

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