Helen Flanagan faces backlash on Celebs Go Dating after revealing she has a secret boyfriend, Robbie Talbot, which has left both the show's experts and viewers outraged. The 34-year-old former Coronation Street actress joined the E4 reality show to find love but admitted she has been in a relationship since February. Viewers and experts accused her of dishonesty and wasting the show's time, leading to calls for her removal. Despite her confession, show experts Paul Brunson and Anna Williamson allowed her to stay for personal therapy and self-growth. Fans decried her participation as a publicity stunt, noting she had kissed other contestants despite being involved with Talbot. The show has integrated her relationship into the storyline, marking a first for the series.