Blackburn actress, Helen Flanagan, will begin her search for love tonight (August 19) when Celebs Go Dating returns to screens.

The former Westholme School pupil said she is a MILF who is looking for a DILF (vulgar slang meaning a sexually attractive person who has children or is early to middle-aged) on the E4 reality dating show.

Helen, who has been single for two years, said her dating life has been “a bit of a disaster”.

She said: “I have been single for about two years. I think I need a little bit of help to be honest with you. It’s been a bit of a disaster. It’s probably just one long cringe, to be honest.

“I think being a single mum it can be even more tricky to find a partner because obviously you don’t have much time, you’ve always got the kids.

“This MILF needs a DILF.”

Helen, who has three children with ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, said she finds being single difficult.

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She said: “I always like to have a boyfriend or someone that I am dating.  I am really rubbish at being on my own. I find it quite difficult being single and I think it would be quite nice to work on that a little bit.

“I think I will learn a lot from the [dating agents on the show].”

The Channel 4 reality show sees celebrities go on dates with civilians to try and strike up a romantic relationship with them.

Helen, known for playing Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, 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.

According to Lime Pictures, the company that produces the show, the upcoming series promises to deliver an exhilarating mix of dates, mixers, and newfound romances as the new celeb singletons embark on a quest to find their perfect match, guided by the dating agents.

Rebecca Kenny-Smith, director of programming at Lime Pictures, said: “The success of Celebs Go Dating as a brand is not to be ignored, and for us to see such huge success in such a competitive market is great testament to the brand and its loyal fans.

"Series 13 is going to be the biggest test yet for the celebs, as we set out to ramp up the dates by putting celebrities through their paces as they get closer to finding love.”

Celebs Go Dating will starts tonight (August 19), on E4, at 9pm.