James Argent has shared a lighthearted response to Helen Flanagan’s revelation of a possible romance between them, highlighted in her new memoir the place she notes his breakfast habits as a mismatch.
A Friendship That Almost Turned Romantic
Helen Flanagan, the 35-year-old former star of Coronation Road, particulars in her memoir Head & Coronary heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie an in depth friendship with James Argent that shaped in 2013 throughout their time on the fact collection Superstar Tremendous Spa. The 2 developed a bond that sparked rumors of romance, and Flanagan remembers a tense second of attraction whereas sharing a lodge room.
She describes mendacity on the mattress as Argent stroked her again, admitting there was a quick ‘second of warmth’ that felt uncommon. Nonetheless, Flanagan explains she held again, citing her emotional entanglement along with her then-partner Scott Sinclair and uncertainty about her emotions for Argent.
‘I used to be too blended up over Scott and I did not even know if I truly fancied Arg though I did like him quite a bit,’ Flanagan writes. ‘He positively wasn’t my typical sort – I often went for sporty guys who have been into their well being and health whereas Arg would eat 4 Greggs sausage rolls for breakfast.’
Flanagan notes that producers on the present inspired a pairing, however the alternative handed with out escalating.
Argent’s Humorous Response
Argent addressed Flanagan’s feedback with humor on social media, reposting a screenshot of a current FaceTime name the place the pair laughed collectively. Flanagan captioned it playfully: ‘Love you @real_arg. No extra sausage rolls for breakfast now [laughing face].’
In response, Argent used British slang to precise mock betrayal, writing: ‘I bought finished up like a kipper. Good luck with the guide x.’ The trade suggests their friendship stays sturdy regardless of the candid revelations.
Flanagan’s Different Private Insights
Past the Argent anecdote, Flanagan’s memoir delves into her experiences on Celebs Go Relationship in 2024, the place she grappled with confusion over her sexuality. She shares feeling depressed about probably airing these discussions, worrying it will disappoint her mom.
‘The considered this footage going out on nationwide telly bought me actually depressed, like I’d massively let her down as a daughter,’ she recounts. Producers accommodated her request to edit out the segments sensitively.
Through the present, Flanagan additionally stirred controversy by admitting to a secret boyfriend, Robbie Talbot, again house. She advised her castmates and consultants: ‘I believe I’m in love with him.’ This led to backlash, with courting professional Paul Brunson stating in a confessional: ‘Helen has not solely wasted our time, however the entire dates’ time. We have to hear the complete reality of why she has stored this from us. And if we’re not glad along with her response, it’s time for her to go away the company.’
