Helen Flanagan has jokingly claimed she was 'gutted' during a reunion with her children. Earlier this week, the former Coronation Street star candidly shared about suffering a 'down' moment as she spent time away from her kids - Matilda, Delilah, and son Charlie.
Her children were off enjoying time with their dad, Scott Sinclair, in Dubai as he and Helen co-parent after splitting last year. Helen, 32, opened up about her split from her Bristol Rovers star fiance for the first time ahead of her stint on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, confirming the former couple of 13 years broke up last July.
After Helen whisked their children off to Dubai last month, Scott got to enjoy some quality time with his children, his mum and other members of his family in the UAE city.
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
Earlier this week, Helen gave fans a candid update on how she was feeling after time away from her beloved children. "I miss my kids so much," the former soap star, who played Rosie Webster in ITV's Corrie, said. "I felt really down actually last night because I really miss them now. I’ve had a really, really fun time, but I feel weird now and I want them back."
And Helen got her wish on Wednesday (May 17) as she was finally reunited with her little ones. But posting a video to her Instagram Story as she cuddled her middle child, four-year-old Delilah, the mum-of-three said she was 'gutted'. "I've just got back from Birmingham and I've got my little shadow," Helen said before kneeling down to be in the video with her little girl.
"I've missed you," the Bury-born star screeched but her daughter asked: "Where's Beth?" to which Helen replied: "Beth's coming tomorrow." But Delilah wasn't satisfied with that answer and said she wanted Beth to come over. "What about mummy?" Helen asked. "Is mummy not good enough?"
She then added: "Oh my god Delilah, don't break my heart," as she continued to ask for Beth. Writing alongside the video, Helen said: "Bit gutted Delilah's asking for my friend," before adding a crying laughing emoji and a pink heart. But Helen was then later seen with two-year-old Charlie who clung onto his mum as she said: "He was so excited to see me."
Helen shared how her kids had had 'the best time' away with their dad, nan, and their cousins and shared how she 'never worries' when the kids are away as "Scott's mum's just amazing," Helen said.
She has since returned to Instagram on Thursday morning (May 18) as she posed for some snaps with her little ones before they headed back to school. Helen looked glam as she matched her silky Dior shirt with a light pink pallette of make-up. "Not a regular mom…" she captioned the post.
And Carol Vorderman, who has become good pals with Helen since the pair appeared on the first-ever spin-off of I'm A Celebrity, was among the first to respond, writing: "You're the best," with a string of red hearts. Scott, meanwhile, uploaded his own holiday snap to his Insstagram profile.
He appeared to be with his brothers - Martin and Jake - nephews and nieces and sisters-in-law for the getaway as they all posed together in the pool with their children. "Family is everything," he captioned the sweet snap.
READ NEXT:
- Christine McGuinness compared to Pamela Anderson in red swimsuit as she says it 'feels like a dream'
- Rylan shows dating attempts on Hinge as fans say it's 'pure filth' and prompts Helen Skelton response
- Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon makes serious 'fashion statement' as she poses with rarely-seen son after 'procedure'
- Gogglebox slapped with complaints as star slammed for 'vile' comment
- Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis supported by Giovanni Pernice as she's forced to be 'silent' about new ITV role
