Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan was dressed to impress ahead of her Celebs Go Dating appearance.

The former Westholme School Pupil posted a video of her outfit to her one million Instagram followers, as she prepared for a date.

Helen, who went to St John’s Primary School in Bromley Cross, flaunted a leopard print mini dress, which retails for £895 but is currently being sold by Agent Provocateur for £630. She paired the dress with Steve Madden nude peep-toe heels.

Bury-born Helen finished the look off with a brown, leather coat.

Helen said: “Date ready for Celebs Go Dating. Hair up for a change and a smokey eye.”

Many of Helen’s fans raved about the outfit in the comment section.

One person said: “Stunning!”

“Good luck, Helen, you look great,” said another.

Another commenter said: “Stunning, you are perfect in every way.”

Helen was announced in the line-up of Channel 4 show, Celebs Go Dating, in May.

The mum of three, who was previously engaged to footballer Scott Sinclair, will be joined by former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, Married At First Sight UK's Ella Morgan, Love Island star Chris Taylor, Tristan Phipps from Made in Chelsea and actress and singer Jamelia.

In the series, the celebs will be seeking the help of agents Anna Williamson, Paul Brunson and Dr Tara.

Helen, alongside the other celebrities share a snippet about themselves, she said, referencing her time on Coronation Street, when she played Rosie Webster.

She said: “I’m a single mum, who’s going to walk me down the cobbles?”

Channel 4 entertainment commissioning editor, Genna Gibson said: “Celebs Go Dating is an absolute streaming favourite amongst our young audiences and I’m so looking forward to them seeing a whole bunch of new lovelorn celebs getting struck into the world of dating in true CGD style. Our 13th series is set to be a one not to miss!”

The start date for the show hasn't been confirmed yet, but in the past the show has premiered in late August.