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    Helen Flanagan goes braless in stunning white dress as she walks red carpet at premiere with Love Island and soap stars

    HELEN Flanagan looked incredible as she walked the red carpet in a stunning white dress with eldest daughter Matilda. The 33-year-old put on a glam display while attending the UK premiere of Disney’s Wish.
    Helen was joined by daughter Matilda for her night on the red carpetCredit: Splash
    The mum-of-three looked glam in a white dressCredit: Splash
    Coronation Street’s Claire Sweeney stunned in a sheer black dressCredit: Splash
    Former Coronation Street star Helen went braless in the strapless white dress, which featured a corset-style design and showed off her figure.
    Helen’s date for the evening was Matilda, eight, who looked pretty in a gold dress.
    The mum-of-three, who also shares Delilah, four, and two-year-old Charlie with ex Scott Sinclair, was joined on the red carpet by Love Island and soap stars.
    Claire Sweeney, who joined Coronation Street in June, stunned in a sparkly sheer black dress.
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    Love Island’s Molly Marsh fuelled rumours she and Zachariah Noble have split as she went solo at the event.
    Also in attendance were Carol, Jessica and Natalya Wright.
    This Morning host Rochelle Humes risked missing husband Marvin Humes as he continues to star in I’m a Celebrity.
    And Kimberley Walsh looked glam in a floor-length black gown, as she and her Girls Aloud bandmates gear up to release a new single later this week.
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    Helen’s night out comes after she was spotted out and about with a mystery man after confirming she’s dating again.
    She was seen leaving Sexy Fish in Manchester with the fella, before hugging him and getting in a taxi alone.
    But The Sun later revealed the man was Helen’s good friend Amar Ali, a well-known bar boss from the city.
    An insider added: “Helen has known Amar for some time, he’s a well known face on the Manchester party scene.
    “He was just making sure she got home safe.”
    Molly fuelled rumours she and Zach have split as she went soloCredit: Splash
    Carol, Jessica and Natalya put on a typically glam displayCredit: Mega
    Rochelle risked missing husband Marvin on I’m a Celebrity with her night outCredit: Splash
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    Helen Flanagan defended by fans after she’s trolled over detail in her latest photos

    HELEN Flanagan has been ferociously defended by her fans after she’s trolled in her latest photos. The former Coronation Street actress took to social media with an album of saucy snaps.
    Helen Flanagan showed off a variety of poses including one where she was seen crawling on the floorCredit: Instagram
    Some trolls seemed to take issues with the fact that her mouth apparently was open in most of the new photosCredit: Instagram
    Helen, 33, posted a selection of pictures in a plunging leopard print gown.
    The former I’m A Celebrity star had her hair tied up with a black bow as she displayed several sultry poses in her luxury mansion.
    But Instagram users couldn’t help but notice a weird detail in the photo as Helen mostly posed with an open mouth.
    One user wrote: “Is it that hard to close your mouth??
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    A second said: “She doesn’t need to do all that posing??”
    Here she goes again … What an embarrassment for her children,” claimed a third.
    As a fourth troll stated: “Its so sad that you are always posting provocative pictures when you really don’t need too, it’s such a shame for your lovely family xxx.”
    However, her loyal fans flocked to her defense in their droves as they hit back against the trolls.
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    One wrote: “I’ll never understand some of the negative comment on here – why do women (yes women) feel a need to tear each other down.”
    The fan added: “Helens post are not hurting anyone, they’re empowering women to feel body confident.”
    “You look absolutely beautiful, and you’re still shining when these dried up Debbie’s are throwing shade. Keep at it girl,” exclaimed another.
    And a third stated: “U look unreal! Love u ❤️.”
    As a fourth user sarcastically noted: “Who’d have thought a bit of old fashioned glamour model work would get up people’s nose so much 😂 so petty! You look divine beautiful lady – you do you.”
    And a fifth fan added: ” You look stunning and like you are having fun. You go girl ❤️.”
    Fans of Helen ferociously came to her defence after they criticised her latest snapsCredit: Instagram
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    Helen Flanagan goes braless in busty leopard-print bodycon dress after sharing ‘cryptic’ quote about love

    HELEN Flanagan oozed glam in a busty leopard-print bodycon dress and heels as she stepped out in Manchester.The former Coronation Street actress, 33, put on a sizzling display as she went braless in the bold knee-high frock.
    Helen Flanagan sizzled in a busty bodycon dress at an event in ManchesterCredit: Splash
    The actress, 33, finished off her glam look with black heels and semi-sheer tightsCredit: Splash
    The mum-of-three recently posted a cryptic quote about love following her split with Scott Sinclair in 2022Credit: Instagram
    Helen finished off her look with semi sheer tights and a black hair scrunchie for her half-up half-down style.
    The mum of three – who recently teased fans with a cryptic quote about “being loved” – took time to pose for photographer’s on the Red Carpet on the city’s Old Trafford Cricket ground.
    She flashed a cheeky smile before standing side-profile so her sexy look could be captured in full glory.
    The Rosie Webster actress was at the hit sporting venue for the Football For Change Gala.
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    Helen’s ex Scott Sinclair, 34, is a top footballer, currently playing for Bristol Rovers.
    The pair, who are parents to three kids, split after 13 years in October 2022.
    Helen’s red-hot look came just hours after she posted a mysterious message about romance.
    She shared a quote about ‘being respected, prioritised and supported’ on her Instagram story.
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    The quote said: “Being loved is the minimum.
    “Make sure you’re also being respected, prioritized, and supported.”

    This weekend, Helen was spotted leaving a bar at 1am with a mystery man – whose identity was partially disguised with a hood.
    Back in August The Sun revealed that Helen had enjoyed a string of dates with a unknown man nearly a year after her split from Scott.
    And just last month the former couple’s seven-year-old daughter Matilda accidentally let slip that her mum was seeing someone.
    Meanwhile, Helen has been cruelly mum-shamed for a “trashy” lingerie photoshoot posted online this week.
    This weekend, the star was spotted out with a mystery manCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Helen showed her support for the Football For Change Gala 2023 at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket GroundCredit: Splash
    It came after she was slammed for what fans dubbed a ‘trashy’ lingerie photoshootCredit: instagram/@hjgflanagan More

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    Helen Flanagan cosies up to a mystery man after leaving swanky bar together at 1am

    ACTRESS Helen Flanagan cosied up to a mystery man after they left a swanky new bar together at 1am.The former Coronation Street star, 33, looks to be on the road to love again a year after splitting from footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair, 34.
    Helen Flanagan was seen cosying up to a mystery man
    The pair were spotted leaving a swanky new bar together at 1am in Manchester
    She was seen leaving Sexy Fish in Manchester with the fella, before hugging him and getting in a taxi alone.
    It comes as Helen’s eight-year-old daughter let slip her mum is back on the dating scene.
    On a TikTok live on Helen’s account, Matilda said: “My mum’s going on a date with someone tomorrow and I think she said he’s very hot.”
    Helen, looking embarrassed, replied: “Do you like the look of him? I think he looks quite nice.”
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    The mum of three opens up about her love life in next week’s Fabulous magazine, free with The Sun on Sunday.
    We recently revealed how Helen has been slammed over her latest saucy Instagram post.
    She stripped off to her underwear and suspenders for a seriously steamy shoot.
    Helen flaunted her fantastic figure in the eye-popping get-up as she posed up against a curtain as well as on the floor.
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    The mum-of-three flaunted the result of her ‘secret’ boob job in the pictures as her bra struggled to contain her ample assets.
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    Helen Flanagan mum-shamed for ‘trashy’ shoot as she strips to underwear and suspenders

    HELEN Flanagan has been slammed over her latest saucy Instagram post.The former Coronation Street star stripped off to her underwear and suspenders for a seriously steamy shoot.
    Helen Flanagan stripped off for a slew of steamy snapsCredit: instagram/@hjgflanagan
    She dazzled in her matching lingerie setCredit: instagram/@hjgflanagan
    Her boob job could be seen in all its gloryCredit: instagram/@hjgflanagan
    Helen, 33, flaunted her fantastic figure in the eye-popping get-up as she posed up against a curtain as well as on the floor.
    The mum-of-three flaunted the result of her ‘secret’ boob job in the pictures as her bra struggled to contain her ample assets.
    Her see-through bra featured floral detailing as she proclaimed that donning the raunchy set gave her “Queen energy.”
    Helen kept her blonde locks tied up and styled them loosely around the frame of her face.
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    However, the star was met with a barrage of criticism as some cruel trolls hit out at her over the “trashy” pictures.
    She even faced some terrible mum-shaming in the comments section of the photos.
    One penned: “Kids must be proud.”
    Another added: “Aren’t you a mother?”
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    A third troll said: “What is the matter with you!”
    As someone else wrote: “You are classy not trashy.”
    It isn’t the first time that the beauty has faced criticism over her glamorous snaps.
    Earlier this week, some fans labelled her “desperate” and claimed her Instagram posts were ‘inappropriate’.
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    Who was Joan Savage and was she married?

    JOAN Savage had roles in Coronation Street and Dad’s Army in a career spanning six decades.The actress has sadly passed aged aged 89 — here we take a look at her life, career, husband and children.
    Joan Savage pictured outside the Barbican, London in 1982Credit: Getty
    Who was Joan Savage?
    Joan Savage was born on January 1934 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
    As a youngster she accompanied her comedian father Norman around the club circuit in the north of England.
    Savage joined the Blackpool Children’s Tower Ballet and Blackpool Tower Circus at the age of 12.
    She rode elephants, roller skated and performed songs across a wide variety of performances, paving the way for an appearance on Mr Ronnie Taylor’s Variety Fanfare on BBC Radio.
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    Joan went on tour as the leading lady in a George and Alfred Black entertainment show named Music and Madness, according to The Blackpool Gazette.
    She was awarded the Freedom of the City of London in 2008.
    The actress is understood to have died peacefully at Brinsworth House retirement home in Twickenham, south west London earlier this month.
    Was Joan Savage married and did she have any children?
    During the Music and Madness tour Joan met fellow performer Ken Morris, whom she would later marry in Blackpool in 1955.
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    The couple later established a successful double act, appearing in a number of TV adverts and shows including The Jack Jackson Show and The Black and White Minstrel Show.
    They had a daughter named Kelly in March 1960.
    Her first husband Ken sadly passed away in July 1969 following a brain tumour diagnosis.
    She went on to marry Bryan in November 1972 and is survived by daughter Kelly and grandsons Mark and Simon.
    Paying tribute, her daughter Kelly said: “Mum always used to say ‘I’d like to go with my tap shoes on,’ so the last few years have been extremely difficult for her and us as a family.
    “I hope she’s reunited with her show biz contemporaries and putting on a show up there.”
    What TV shows was Joan Savage in?
    Joan appeared in 12 episodes of The Arthur Haynes Show between 1956 and 1962.
    Savage played dancer Celeste Pickersgill during a brief stint in Coronation Street in 2000 — she was partnered with Norris Cole during a competition hosted at the Tower Ballroom.
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    Joan also appeared in an episode of Dad’s Army in 1972, two episodes of Come Back, Lucy in 1978, and featured in The Arthur Haynes Show over a seven-year period.
    She made more than 350 appearances on a great many TV shows in a glittering career. More

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    Corrie star Andrew Lancel is declared bankrupt after actor who starred in The Bill faces five-figure debt

    CORRIE and The Bill star Andrew Lancel has been declared bankrupt after failing to pay off a large tax bill.The star, who played Frank Foster in the popular soap, failed to keep on top of his tax affairs.
    Andrew Lancel played Frank Foster on Coronation StreetCredit: Handout
    The actor also featured in The BillCredit: Rex
    HMRC were named as the petitioner in the High Court and sources have revealed the actor’s outstanding bill was “a significant five-figure sum”.
    Lancel, 53, was declared broke under his real name Andrew Charles Watkinson.
    He also starred as Detective Inspector Neil Manson in long-running ITV cop show the Bill for eight years.
    The actor was forced to spend big money on legal fees in a trial over child abuse claims in 2013.
    He was found not guilty of four counts of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old boy, but had to cover legal costs from his own pocket.
    Coronation Street suffered a torrid time during this period. 
    Veteran Bill Roache was cleared of raping teenage girls and Michael Le Vell was acquitted of sexual offences against a teenager, all within several months of each other. More

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    Helen Flanagan mum-shamed for posing braless as she’s slammed for ‘inappropriate’ snaps

    HELEN Flanagan has been mum-shamed for posing braless in a selection of ‘inappropriate’ snaps.The former Corrie star shared some new pictures as part of a sponsored ad on her Instagram page.
    Helen left little to the imagination in the sizzling pictureCredit: Playboy x Misspap
    Helen looked amazing in the black maxi dressCredit: Playboy x Misspap
    Helen was all smiles as she posed on top of a kitchen counter in a white crop top and jeans.
    In another she posed up a storm in a black lace bra and see-through mesh dress.
    Helen told fans that the Playboy-themed clothes she was wearing, from fast fashion brand Miss Pap, had officially launched on their site.
    While many rushed to the comments section to praise her stunning looks, some were a little less positive.
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    One wrote: ” Love you but pics have become a bit desperate . You are beautiful don’t need to look cheap . You have kids they don’t need to see this . Respect yourself.”
    “Ur choice but tacky. U we’re doing so well before ur split then another boob Jo . U do u obvs but cheap. MY OPINION ONLY. Sure the lads love it,” another commented.
    It comes after she was cruelly home-shamed as she made a controversial decision.
    In another post Helen and her kids filmed themselves decorating their Christmas tree.
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    Fans were less than impressed that she already has her Christmas decorations up.
    “Finally up mid November. Hahahaha,” one wrote in the comments section.
    Another ranted: “Surely it’s not a novelty to decorate you own tree? And ooh it’s got a box you can it it back in. Think most of us have that.”
    Helen and ex fiance Scott Sinclair, 34 – who split last year – are proud parents to Matilda, aged seven, Delilah, aged five, and Charlie, aged two.
    The star was shamed for putting her tree up earlyCredit: instagram/@hjgflanagan More