Helen Flanagan David Haye throuple truth has finally been clarified by the Coronation Street star after years of speculation over her relationship with former boxer David Haye. The actress has publicly addressed rumours that she was involved in a polyamorous “throuple” with Haye and his long-term girlfriend, Sian Osborne — and she insists there’s more to the story than fans realised.
The throuple speculation followed headlines about Flanagan and Haye after her split from long-term partner Scott Sinclair in 2022. While fans and media outlets initially believed the actor may have been part of a three-way romance with Haye and Osborne, Flanagan has now stepped forward to set the record straight.
📌 What Helen Flanagan Actually Said About the Rumours
In her new autobiography Head and Heart and in a subsequent interview about the book, Helen explained that although she was aware that David Haye and Sian Osborne maintained an open-relationship dynamic, she herself was never part of a throuple.
“I’m not a prude, but I’ve never been into that — it was David I liked,” she writes, making it clear that her connection was with Haye alone, not both him and his girlfriend.
When asked directly whether she ever dated as part of a trio, Flanagan said emphatically: “No, no, no, not at all.” Her statements make it clear that any assumption of a three-way romantic relationship was unfounded.
💔 The “Dark” Side of the Romance
Helen and David first met years earlier on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2012, but their relationship didn’t turn romantic until after Flanagan’s split from Sinclair. While they shared a passionate connection, she has described it as a situationship rather than a committed romance.
The actress also admitted that the emotional time was a “quite dark” period in her life. In a previous appearance on Celebs Go Dating, Flanagan spoke tearfully about how difficult it was for her to navigate her feelings while Haye maintained his girlfriend and their open dynamic.
She reflected that even though she “didn’t mean to fall in love,” the connection between them felt intense and emotional, describing it as “like fire.”
❤️ What a “Throuple” Actually Means
For readers unfamiliar with the term, a throuple refers to a romantic or sexual relationship involving three people at the same time. Despite widespread social media chatter, Flanagan has stressed that her relationship with Haye was just the two of them, even if Haye’s lifestyle involved open romantic arrangements.
Boxer David Haye himself has become known for his unconventional relationship history, having previously been linked with models and singers alongside his long-term partner Sian Osborne. While the rumors suggested a three-way scenario, there was never confirmation from all parties involved.
🤍 Flanagan’s Emotional Response and Self-Reflection
In interviews about her memoir, Helen became visibly emotional when recalling the situation, including moments where she tried to process her feelings and the dynamics at play. At one point, she teared up remembering buying Haye a Cartier bracelet — a symbol of just how invested she became.
“I don’t know why I did that — I wanted him to love me,” she admitted, describing the period as “toxic” and something she has since grown from.
Flanagan also acknowledged the guilt she felt over the situation — especially concerning Haye’s girlfriend — and said that she learned important lessons about self-love and self-worth through the experience.
🧠 Relationship Outcome and Where They Stand Now
The fling ultimately ended in late 2023, and Flanagan has since focused on raising her three children and rebuilding her personal life.
While neither she nor David Haye has shared more recent details about their relationship dynamics, her comments now give a clearer picture of what truly happened — one that was emotional but not what many outlets dubbed a “throuple.”
