HELEN Flanagan has been banned from driving after she blamed her boyfriend when her Audi was clocked speeding twice in 16 days.
The former Corrie star claimed former footballer boyfriend Robbie Talbot was behind the wheel at the time of the offence.
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Helen Flanagan seen arriving at court where she was handed a driving ban Credit: PA
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She blamed her footballer ex-boyfriend Robbie TalbotCredit: Instagram
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The former actress looked somber as she left court this afternoon Credit: JOHN MATHER IMAGEVIEW
She appeared at Wirral Magistrates’ Court today after being convicted of failing to produce documents for a speeding offence.
Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster in the ITV soap, was banned from driving for six months and fined a total of £3,000.
The 34-year-old was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £800 and prosecution costs totaling £110.
JPs heard for the first time, Flanagan’s £66,000 Audi Q7 was clocked at 42mph in a 30mph zone at around 1.16pm on July 10.
On July 26, a car was traveling at 51mph in a 40mph zone near junction six of the M57 at 11.16am.
Flanagan, who already had six points on her licence, subsequently failed to respond to notices of intended prosecution.
She told the court today that where she lives with her three children is “very far away” and she would struggle without a driving licence.
The actress shares Matilda (9), Delilah (6) and Charlie (3) with ex-fiancé and Bristol Rovers player Scott Sinclair.
She moaned that she would struggle to drop the kids off to meet Sinclair halfway between their homes if she was banned from the roads.
The star then described their relationship as “exhausting” and “very difficult” when asked if other arrangements could be made.
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Flanagan also claimed she is “really struggling financially at the moment” and can only afford to pay tax and VAT.
She added: “My job is basically being a stay at home mum. Their dad works far away. I make money on social media, but it actually varies how much I make. I used to make quite a bit of money from it, but I haven’t so it’s been a good year.
“I think it just happens sometimes. That’s what’s really going on.”
The mum-of-three said JP’s boyfriend Robbie, who played for Morecambe and Burton Albion, was driving at the time.
Asked about receiving the prosecution notice, Flanagan said: “I was really, really angry. I said you have to answer, this is really important.
“I was very stupid and naive to think it was acceptable for my boyfriend to answer and explain to the police that he was driving. I wasn’t. My boyfriend was driving, not me.”
Flanagan said being banned from driving would affect her mental health because she would no longer be able to go to therapy.
But in sentencing, presiding judge David Holley said: “We have listened carefully to everything that has been said today, taking particular account of the arguments in relation to your three children, the impact on the father of your children, your current partner and the effect of the ban on your mental health.
“It’s a high bar to cross and it’s inevitable that any disqualification comes with an element of hardship.
“We are not satisfied that you or those around you would suffer exceptional hardship if you were disqualified from driving.”
Robbie, 45, claimed he had evidence he had replied to the letter, but the court was told police had not received any documentation.
Helen and Robbie’s relationship was revealed when she took part in Celebs Go Dating.
She previously dated Scott Sinclair for 13 years before calling it quits in 2022.
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Former Corrie star jailed for failing to produce documents for speedingCredit: Instagram
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The star wore a long black knit dress with black boots for the court appearance Credit: Splash
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She claimed that Robbie sent the documentationCredit: PA
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Flanagan pleaded not to be bannedCredit: Getty
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