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To feel bad for Helen Flanagan here?

350 replies

mumofoneAloneandwell · 23/01/2026 19:57

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/helen-flanagan-furiously-hits-out-36599678.amp

she’s being made to sell their home and work, taking jobs she wouldn’t normally, and being away from her kids?

I know some of you are gonna be like ‘poor little rich girl’ 😂😂😂 but honestly, what kind of man is this?? Feel for her a little (from my own, much lower, tax bracket)

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Bruisername · 24/01/2026 16:19

Welcome to Moorview, an exceptional and beautifully presented detached family residence, offering over 5,000 sq. ft of luxurious living space.
“Situated in the picturesque village of Belmont, this bespoke home enjoys a commanding position on the edge of the moors, with breathtaking views across reservoirs and open countryside.
“Set on a generous, secure plot with gated access, the property features a sweeping driveway leading to a double garage, and is surrounded by well-manicured gardens—perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.”
The kitchen has a seven ring gas range cooker, sliding doors leading to the garden, a breakfast bar and black granite worktops
There are five reception rooms, six bathrooms and six bedrooms including two en suites.
Two of the rooms even have their own private living rooms.

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 16:20

That’s the estate agents description - the 7 ring gas stove is very important!!!

Pomegranatecarnage · 24/01/2026 16:23

She has four children, so a four bedroomed house should be fine, surely? Why does she need six?

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:25

Just googled, God help me. Quite a few news outlets have stated it's an eight bedroom house.

But six bedrooms or eight, it's far larger than her needs - unless her needs include to find herself ANOTHER footballer and have a few more babies (and there's no evidence that she does intend this).

Gahr · 24/01/2026 16:26

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:18

i mean, it’s my opinion ? That I feel for her and think this guy is unfair

Of course it's your opinion (and Helen's). And you've posted it here for people to engage with.

You are doing an awful lot of "I think he has this" and "I think he earns that" about a bloke you supposedly don't know from Adam.

I suspect it is highly unlikely she will be able to stay long-term in a 6 bedroom home at his expense. And nor should she, imo. A 4 bedroom home is ample for a woman with 3 kids.

I totally agree. It's OP's prerogative to feel for Helen, but I don't. It's not as if he's making her homeless! She needs to move on IMO and stop talking about him publicly. Say what you like about him, AFAIK he's maintained silence, which is better for the children. She comes across as greedy and vacuous.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:36

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:18

i mean, it’s my opinion ? That I feel for her and think this guy is unfair

Of course it's your opinion (and Helen's). And you've posted it here for people to engage with.

You are doing an awful lot of "I think he has this" and "I think he earns that" about a bloke you supposedly don't know from Adam.

I suspect it is highly unlikely she will be able to stay long-term in a 6 bedroom home at his expense. And nor should she, imo. A 4 bedroom home is ample for a woman with 3 kids.

i don’t think I’m not talking in reality though. I mean engage all you want please, but I don’t think anyone has any more factual information on their split than anyone else

we’re all speculating. And for every hard done by woman, there is one who is treated appropriately and fairly and ‘allowed’ to keep the family home they’ve raised their kids in 🤷‍♀️, it’s not impossible or unrealistic as a whole

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Bruisername · 24/01/2026 16:38

I mean I don’t know anyone who has divorced and been able to keep the family home unless they agree to buy the other out

financially dividing one family into two is costly

Gahr · 24/01/2026 16:39

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:36

i don’t think I’m not talking in reality though. I mean engage all you want please, but I don’t think anyone has any more factual information on their split than anyone else

we’re all speculating. And for every hard done by woman, there is one who is treated appropriately and fairly and ‘allowed’ to keep the family home they’ve raised their kids in 🤷‍♀️, it’s not impossible or unrealistic as a whole

The point we're trying to make is that Helen is not 'hard done by' just because her ex won't keep her in a certain style.

Summeriscumin · 24/01/2026 16:40

She had her boobs inflated, teeth fixed and other minor adjustments. And she's flashing her bits on Only Fans.

She must have enough money to live on, surely.

Hopingforaholiday · 24/01/2026 16:42

Looking at the photos of his home for sale there’s lots of unused rooms. The nursery is still set up for a baby but he’s at school so presumably in a different room.
There’s two new build 4 beds in the village one £395,000 one £495,000, either of which would be suitable for 3 children to live in. Similar 3 story layout so she could have her master suite on top floor.

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:43

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:36

i don’t think I’m not talking in reality though. I mean engage all you want please, but I don’t think anyone has any more factual information on their split than anyone else

we’re all speculating. And for every hard done by woman, there is one who is treated appropriately and fairly and ‘allowed’ to keep the family home they’ve raised their kids in 🤷‍♀️, it’s not impossible or unrealistic as a whole

but I don’t think anyone has any more factual information on their split than anyone else

You seem to think YOU have more factual information on this case than anyone. Which is why posters keep asking if you're Helen!

Going on past legal precedent, however, it is unlikely a healthy adult woman of working age with three school-aged children would be allowed to stay in a money pit of a house which far exceeds her needs if her ex partner (who she never married) cannot afford it.

Even if he can afford it, courts do not generally side with one partner who wishes to use their ex as a cash cow forever more.

Far better for her that she gets out there, gets back to some form of regular work and starts to live within her means - which may include a nice, unmortgaged four bedroom house.

If you feel that is in some way horribly unfair, you can always start a Crowdfunder for her. Am sure it will make a killing.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:44

Gahr · 24/01/2026 16:39

The point we're trying to make is that Helen is not 'hard done by' just because her ex won't keep her in a certain style.

theres Hard done by, a subjective middle ground and a good divorce settlement is my point

they aren’t divorcing but they are in every way off of paper. Letting her stay in her beloved home where she’s raised her children isn’t a huge ask imo, and where it becomes actually quite unfair is offering her a smaller home and ceasing child maintenance payments, which is why I feel for her

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SuziQuinto · 24/01/2026 16:44

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:25

Just googled, God help me. Quite a few news outlets have stated it's an eight bedroom house.

But six bedrooms or eight, it's far larger than her needs - unless her needs include to find herself ANOTHER footballer and have a few more babies (and there's no evidence that she does intend this).

Two are dressing rooms!

Hopingforaholiday · 24/01/2026 16:45

It hasn’t been their only home. She has lived with him elsewhere when he was playing.

SuziQuinto · 24/01/2026 16:47

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:44

theres Hard done by, a subjective middle ground and a good divorce settlement is my point

they aren’t divorcing but they are in every way off of paper. Letting her stay in her beloved home where she’s raised her children isn’t a huge ask imo, and where it becomes actually quite unfair is offering her a smaller home and ceasing child maintenance payments, which is why I feel for her

Right. I thought it was about her being a SAHM? Wasn't that your original argument? You said it was "terrible" making her work. Turns out she's been working.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:48

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:43

but I don’t think anyone has any more factual information on their split than anyone else

You seem to think YOU have more factual information on this case than anyone. Which is why posters keep asking if you're Helen!

Going on past legal precedent, however, it is unlikely a healthy adult woman of working age with three school-aged children would be allowed to stay in a money pit of a house which far exceeds her needs if her ex partner (who she never married) cannot afford it.

Even if he can afford it, courts do not generally side with one partner who wishes to use their ex as a cash cow forever more.

Far better for her that she gets out there, gets back to some form of regular work and starts to live within her means - which may include a nice, unmortgaged four bedroom house.

If you feel that is in some way horribly unfair, you can always start a Crowdfunder for her. Am sure it will make a killing.

No I don’t have any more factual information than anyone but I’m gonna stand by my point, in the same way you’re standing by yours when you don’t have factual information on their situation 🤷‍♀️

i doubt she needs a crowdfund tbh, being a celebrity but I will carry on feeling her ex is being unfair on the thread I started to discuss some celeb gossip

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TheKeatingFive · 24/01/2026 16:49

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:44

theres Hard done by, a subjective middle ground and a good divorce settlement is my point

they aren’t divorcing but they are in every way off of paper. Letting her stay in her beloved home where she’s raised her children isn’t a huge ask imo, and where it becomes actually quite unfair is offering her a smaller home and ceasing child maintenance payments, which is why I feel for her

her beloved home

Its not her's though, its his.

And he doesn't want to pay for her to live there anymore.

Its very simple. She has no legal claim to this house at all, she's only there as his guest and now he wants that to stop.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:49

SuziQuinto · 24/01/2026 16:47

Right. I thought it was about her being a SAHM? Wasn't that your original argument? You said it was "terrible" making her work. Turns out she's been working.

It’s terrible making her do jobs that don’t suit her skill set and take her away from her kids - I also think that this is the plight some sahm face, who are sent back to work because their marriage has ended

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:49

TheKeatingFive · 24/01/2026 16:49

her beloved home

Its not her's though, its his.

And he doesn't want to pay for her to live there anymore.

Its very simple. She has no legal claim to this house at all, she's only there as his guest and now he wants that to stop.

its not her house but it’s her home yes

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TheKeatingFive · 24/01/2026 16:50

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:49

its not her house but it’s her home yes

No legal standing there

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:54

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:48

No I don’t have any more factual information than anyone but I’m gonna stand by my point, in the same way you’re standing by yours when you don’t have factual information on their situation 🤷‍♀️

i doubt she needs a crowdfund tbh, being a celebrity but I will carry on feeling her ex is being unfair on the thread I started to discuss some celeb gossip

I'm not claiming to have "factual information" on my side beyond an appeal to legal precedent. The law does not usually side with people in Helen's predicament.

You keep saying "I think he has this" or "I think he can afford that". Which suggests you have, or think you have, more information about his personal finances and situation than is already in the public domain.

Butchyrestingface · 24/01/2026 16:56

Hopingforaholiday · 24/01/2026 16:50

https://millermetcalfe.co.uk/property/rivington-road-belmont/

For anyone who can’t be bothered to google but wants a nosy.

Not really my taste but beeeeeg. How the other half no longer live.

Hopingforaholiday · 24/01/2026 16:56

I’m opposite view op. With legal knowledge she’s entitled to naff all I’m thinking he’s being very generous and would be wanting it all signed before he changes mind and/or has no money. I wouldn’t be biting hand that feeds (houses) me by slagging him off in press. But I wouldn’t have had 3 children unmarried or given my career up.

SuziQuinto · 24/01/2026 17:02

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 16:49

It’s terrible making her do jobs that don’t suit her skill set and take her away from her kids - I also think that this is the plight some sahm face, who are sent back to work because their marriage has ended

Well, I think I'm just going to have to disagree with you that a woman going out to work is some sort of painful punishment! Earning money, contributing to a pension, having social and cognitive stimulation outside the home, broadening friendship groups - work is beneficial in so many ways. HF has chosen to continue her acting work, but also her sm work and reality shows. Fine. Her choice. She's not a SAHM.
I don't know if she's particularly hard done by, but I suppose it's all relative.
I hope she finds a way forward with her children's Dad.