Helen Flanagan shared details of a 'car fail' as she addressed an absence on social media. The Coronation Street star had been unusually quiet online and decided to have one big catch-up with her loyal followers as she spoke directly to the camera in videos posted to her Instagram Story. Former Corrie actress Helen, who is usually quite active in giving her followers a glimpse into her busy life, could be seen fresh-faced and laying in bed in a clip earlier this week, as she said: "Eventful few days and this is why I’ve not been on my social media.