Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair called off their engagement after ‘bad omen’ and guidance from psychic medium

Helen Flanagan and fiance Scott Sinclair called off their nuptials after her engagement ring snapped, according to an insider.

The actress, 32, from Bury, had been in a relationship with the professional footballer, 33, for 13 years before their shock split was revealed last week.

A source has claimed that Helen felt her engagement ring breaking was a “sign” and turned to a physic medium for guidance.

The insider explained to The Sun that Helen’s engagement ring broke earlier this year and the couple also went through a “rough patch” during summer.

The source said: “She’s into all things spiritual and had a feeling so she sought guidance from a psychic medium.

"Helen and Scott really tried to work on their relationship but ultimately she saw the ring breaking as a bad omen and one that meant she shouldn’t get married.”

Helen and Scott, who are parents to Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and Charlie, one, haven’t spoken publicly about their separation. In recent months, they had to spend considerable time apart due to their busy work schedules.

The former Coronation Street star was first pictured without her engagement ring in an Instagram post celebrating her birthday in August. She referenced a “new chapter” in the cryptic caption as she gushed about her “lovely” weekend of celebrations.

Helen also was seen without her engagement ring at the Pride Of Britain Awards last Monday and in a Halloween snap uploaded to Instagram yesterday.

A source told Mail Online that Helen has been continuing to work as normal rather than allowing her “personal life to bring her down”.

The insider said: “Uncertainty over Scott’s footballing career and the fact they haven’t been able to spend much quality time together has put a strain on their relationship.

“The children are their world and main priority, and they will always ensure nothing affects them.”