Helen Flanagan details personal struggles and sexuality conversations

Helen Flanagan drew crowds and media attention at a London book signing this week as she promoted her frank new memoir Head & Heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie, which chronicles her life in and out of the spotlight. 

The actress discussed intimate aspects of her life, including moments that have not previously been public.

According to Daily Mail, Flanagan told fans and journalists that while filming the 2024 season of Celebs Go Dating, she spoke openly on camera about confusion around her sexuality.

However, these scenes were subsequently removed from the broadcast after she became anxious about how they might affect her mother. 

In the book, Flanagan reiterates that she ultimately concluded she is attracted to men, offering insight into her personal self-reflection.

The Head & Heart memoir also touches on Flanagan’s professional challenges, including tensions with co-stars during her time on Coronation Street and her mental health struggles following a long-term relationship breakup. 

Moreover, fans at the signing praised her honesty about coping with anxiety, motherhood and her evolving identity beyond her early years as a soap star.

Flanagan’s book has resonated with readers for its unabashed storytelling and emotional depth, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the actress’s journey to self-acceptance and resilience in the public eye.