Helen Flanagan's darkest moments - psychotic breakdown to rows with ex - as she heads to court
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Coronation Street icon Helen Flanagan is one of the most relatable stars in modern soap history - thanks to the fact she keeps her heart firmly on her sleeve. The ITV star, has drawn support and praise for the way she openly discusses all aspects of her life in public - including her happiest points, as well as her lowest. And on Wednesday, some fans may feel they can relate to her even more after she received a driving ban following a high profile court case.
Helen was charged with failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle involved in a speeding incident. The 34-year-old has previously spoken candidly about her struggles with ADHD and co-parenting with her former fiancé Scott Sinclair - who she was in a relationship with from 2009 until 2022 and with whom she shares three children.
Helen bravely shared last year how she once feared her three children would "be better without her" as she struggled with her mental health. The two-time I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star was sent into psychosis for a few days, something she was unaware of, thanks to a bad reaction to a medication.
In addition to helping others by discussing her breakdown, Helen has also impressed fans thanks to her candidness about co-parenting with an ex. Helen and footballer Scott, also 34, parted ways in 2022 after first meeting at the age of 19 and welcoming three children into the world together.
Last year, Helen exclusively shared with the Mirror how she suffered a breakdown after splitting from her partner of 13 years Scott Sinclair, admitting she spiralled downwards into a "very scary" psychotic episode. The onset of her ordeal was masked by what appeared to be an idyllic New Year's holiday in Bali with their kids Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and Charlie, three. Despite sharing cheerful snaps online, Helen confessed she was battling inner chaos.
