Helen Flanagan Opens Up About David Haye Relationship and Throuple Denials
Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has shared intimate details about her brief romance with former boxing champion David Haye, while strongly refuting claims that she was ever involved in a "throuple" arrangement with him and his partner Sian Osbourne. The 35-year-old actress made these revelations in her new memoir, Head and Heart, and during emotional interviews where she discussed this challenging period in her personal life.
Clarifying the Nature of the Relationship
Flanagan explained that her relationship with the 45-year-old boxer, who is known for his polyamorous lifestyle, was exclusively between the two of them despite his open relationship with Osbourne. "The relationship that I had with David was just David on his own," she told the Daily Mail. "My evenings were just spent with him, that's what only ever happened." When directly questioned about throuple involvement, she responded emphatically: "No, no, no, not at all."
Emotional Revelations and Personal Growth
The actress became visibly emotional when discussing certain aspects of their time together, including when she gifted Haye a Cartier Trinity bracelet for his birthday. "Did I put that in the book? Oh, god, that actually makes me cry," she confessed. "Why did I do that? Because I wanted him to love me properly." Flanagan described the situation as "toxic" but noted that it ultimately helped her personal development: "Since then, I've learnt to love myself. To be a stronger woman."
Previous Relationship Context and Current Status
The brief romance occurred in 2023, approximately nine months after Flanagan's separation from ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, with whom she shares three children. She described feeling "very lonely" during this period, which contributed to her vulnerability. The actress also discussed the relationship on E4's Celebs Go Dating in 2024, where she acknowledged the complexity of loving someone in an open relationship while maintaining she never participated in throuple activities. Flanagan is currently single following her separation from Robbie Talbot in 2025 after a year of dating.
Key Points from Flanagan's Account
- She met David Haye originally on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2012
- Their romantic involvement began in 2023 after he invited her to a boxing match
- She describes it as a "situationship" rather than a traditional relationship
- Flanagan expressed feeling guilty about the dynamic with Haye's partner Sian Osbourne
- She emphasized that watching Haye with another woman "was not for me"
The actress's candid revelations provide insight into the complexities of modern relationships and the personal challenges faced by public figures navigating romance in the spotlight while maintaining personal boundaries and values.
