Helen Flanagan’s son throws huge tantrum as they shop as she copes as a single mum after split from footballer ex

HELEN Flanagan experienced every parent's nightmare when her son threw a huge tantrum during a shopping trip.

The newly single actress, 32, who split from her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair in October, shared a clip of her one-year-old son Charlie having a meltdown on their outing.

A frustrated looking Helen was seen carrying the tot as she walked around the shopping centre.

She wore her blonde locks in a messy bun and opted for minimal make-up, with some light layers of mascara.

The ex-Coronation Street star simply wrote: "Wow these tantrums are next level."

Upon returning home, the TV favourite posted a video of her young son sobbing into her arms.

She asked: "What's the matter Charlie?"

Helen comforted the youngster and added: "Terrible twos."

A few minutes later, Helen took to her Instagram Story with a clip of her son looking more cheerful.

She told him: "Listen, you can be my boyfriend but you've got to stop moaning and stop being so greedy."

The little boy looked over the moon as he cuddled his mum.

The sweet moment comes after The Sun revealed that Helen is looking for love on celeb dating app Raya following her split from her footballer ex.

Helen uploaded a profile at the weekend during a break in Paris with her family.

One profile picture was a pouting selfie, while another showed off her new boob job in a tight, black dress.

She lists her job as “actress and social media”.

Bristol Rovers winger Scott, 33, is said to feel humiliated by her love search, even though they have separated, as The Sun revealed in October.

A source said: “Helen has been feeling more and more positive about the future since the new year and feels ready to enjoy some nice dates and male company.

“She’s feeling super-confident since her boob job and just thought why not?

“Helen and the kids were having a great weekend in Paris and she felt ready to dip her toe back in the water.

“Dating doesn’t have to be serious — it’s not about finding a rebound relationship. Helen just wants to enjoy life again.

“Obviously, it’s not nice for Scott to hear. He feels humiliated but it is what it is.”

Helen and Scott started dating in 2009.

They got engaged in 2018 and were due to marry next year.

Helen had son Charlie in March 2021, following daughters Matilda, seven, and Delilah, four.

Their split came shortly after Helen returned from filming ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity all stars edition in South Africa.