James Argent’s Playful Response to Helen Flanagan’s Memoir

James Argent has shared a lighthearted reaction to Helen Flanagan’s revelation of a potential romance between them, highlighted in her memoir where she notes his breakfast habits as a factor.

The former Coronation Street actress, aged 35, details in her book how their friendship from 2013 nearly turned romantic. They connected while appearing on the reality series Celebrity Super Spa, where sparks almost ignited during a shared moment.

The Near-Intimate Encounter

Flanagan recounts a tense evening in a hotel room, where Argent stroked her back while they lay on the bed. She admits feeling a brief spark but ultimately held back, describing the moment as awkward.

In the memoir, titled Head & Heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie, Flanagan explains her mixed feelings: “I was too caught up with Scott and unsure if I even fancied Arg, though I liked him a lot. He wasn’t my typical type—I prefer athletic, health-focused men, while Arg would have four Greggs sausage rolls for breakfast.”

She adds that producers on the show pushed for a pairing, but the opportunity passed without progressing further.

Argent’s Humorous Rebuttal

Responding to the disclosure, Argent reposted a screenshot of a recent FaceTime call where they laughed together. Flanagan captioned it: “Love you @real_arg. No more sausage rolls for breakfast now [laughing emoji].”

Argent quipped in reply, using British slang: “I got done up like a kipper. Good luck with the book x.” This playful exchange shows their enduring friendship despite the revelations.

Flanagan’s Other Personal Insights

Beyond the story with Argent, Flanagan opens up about grappling with her sexuality during her 2024 stint on Celebs Go Dating. She shares how discussions on the show led to anxiety over public perception, particularly worrying about disappointing her mother.

Flanagan requested edits to remove those segments, and producers accommodated her sensitively, excising the content entirely.

She also confesses to entering the dating show while secretly in a relationship with Robbie Talbot, which she described as love. This admission stunned her co-stars and experts, leading to threats of removal for misleading the process.

Love expert Paul Brunson reacted: “Helen has wasted our time and the dates’ time. We need the full truth, and if unsatisfied, she should leave the agency.”

These disclosures paint a picture of Flanagan’s candid reflections on relationships and self-discovery in her latest book.