Helen Flanagan opened up about her emotional past with boxer David Haye during an episode of Celebs Go Dating, revealing that she fell in love with him despite his open relationship with Sian Osbourne. Flanagan, who previously split from her fiancé Scott Sinclair in 2022, expressed feelings of loneliness and guilt while discussing their connection, which she described as intense but complicated. She clarified that she never considered herself part of a 'throuple' and struggled with the reality of Haye's other relationship, stating, "I wouldn’t have enjoyed watching the man I was in love with have sex with another woman." The former Coronation Street star admitted that her feelings for Haye brought back darker moments from her life and emphasized her discomfort in hurting others. Flanagan's candid revelations about her romantic struggles resonated with viewers and highlighted her search for love post-breakup.