Helen Flanagan Discusses Battle with Eating Disorder

Helen Flanagan, the former Coronation Street star, has opened up about her long-standing struggles with an eating disorder and OCD, which began in her teenage years. On 'The Life of Bryony' podcast, she revealed that her obsession with maintaining a weight of seven stone led to extreme dieting and health issues, prompting interventions from her school nurse and the show's producers. Flanagan highlighted that her experiences have shaped her desire to set a positive example for her three children, as she fears they could face similar battles with disordered eating. She recently started eating bread again after years of avoiding it, a change she attributes to her commitment to being healthy for her daughter's sake. Despite her progress, she admits that some quirks related to her eating habits remain. Flanagan, who split from her fiancé in 2022, is currently in a new relationship, which she credits for her happiness.