Christine McGuinness takes Helen Flanagan ‘under her wing’ as they bond over public heartbreaks
ok.co.ukWhen Christine McGuiness and Helen Flanagan were spotted leaving The Pride of Britain Awards it seemed like an unlikely friendship at first, but it's been reported they've been supporting each other in recent months.
Now a source has exclusively told OK! that Christine, 35, has decided to take 33-year-old Helen "under her wing" and they've formed a solid friendship.They said: "They know each other already from the area and within social circles and have common interests.
Christine has really taken Helen under her wing." And the reason why the pair have bonded, it seems, is that they both know what it's like to go through a heartbreak so publicly and face scrutiny in the spotlight.The former Coronation Street star and Christine both split from their partners, TV star Paddy McGuinness and footballer Scott Sinclair, last year leaving them each co-parenting their three children each with their partners. "They have both been through splits in the public eye, and Helen is grateful for Christine's guidance," our source continued.
Although heartache is something that might have started their friendship, the fact they're both solo parents is what could have solidified it.
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