James Argent’s Playful Response to Past Spark with Helen Flanagan
James Argent has shared a lighthearted reaction to Helen Flanagan’s revelation of a near-romantic encounter between them, particularly after she noted his breakfast habits of sausage rolls made him unlike her typical partners.
The former Coronation Street actress, aged 35, detailed the almost-fling in her memoir, describing a charged moment shared in bed during their time together. Their connection began in 2013 while filming the reality series Celebrity Super Spa, where a friendship nearly evolved into something more intimate.
Details from Flanagan’s Memoir
In her book Head & Heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie, Flanagan recounts how she and Argent grew close on the show, with rumors of romance circulating at the time. She admits to liking him a great deal but questions whether she was truly attracted to him, pointing out his preference for four Greggs sausage rolls each morning as a mismatch to her usual interest in fitness-focused individuals.
Flanagan writes that producers encouraged a potential pairing, but she remained conflicted due to her feelings for someone else named Scott. She describes a tense evening in her hotel room: “We were lying on the bed while he was stroking my back – I think it could have spilled over then, but there was something holding me back.” The moment passed without progression, leaving it as a fleeting “weird” intensity.
Argent’s Humorous Comeback
Addressing Flanagan’s comments, Argent reposted a screenshot of their recent FaceTime call, where both appeared amused. He captioned it with the British slang, “I got done up like a kipper,” implying he felt playfully tricked, and added, “Good luck with the book x.” Flanagan responded affectionately, writing, “Love you @real_arg. No more sausage rolls for breakfast now,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Further Insights from Flanagan’s Book
Beyond the Argent anecdote, the memoir explores Flanagan’s personal struggles, including confusion about her sexuality during her 2024 appearance on Celebs Go Dating. She shares feeling overwhelmed by the idea of airing these thoughts publicly, fearing it would disappoint her mother. Fortunately, producers accommodated her request to edit out those segments sensitively.
During the show, Flanagan stirred controversy by admitting to a secret boyfriend, Robbie Talbot, back home. She told her co-stars and experts, “I think I am in love with him.” Dating coach Paul Brunson reacted strongly, stating, “Helen has not only wasted our time, but all of the dates’ time. We need to hear the full truth of why she has kept this from us. And if we are not happy with her response, it is time for her to leave the agency.” This led to discussions about potentially removing her from the series for misleading everyone involved.
