Helen Flanagan’s Hilariously Awkward Moment on The Weakest Link
It was another night of laughter and light-hearted chaos on BBC’s The Weakest Link , as Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan found herself at the center of a hilariously awkward moment that quickly became one of the show’s standout scenes.
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Helen, who’s no stranger to funny quiz show mishaps, was among the celebrity contestants facing Romesh Ranganathan’s quick wit and tricky questions. During the episode, Romesh asked her to identify which month matched the surname of a famous Top Gear presenter. A photo of James May flashed on the screen — and while most viewers might instantly connect “May” with the obvious answer, Helen’s reaction was pure television gold.
She stared at the screen, visibly deep in thought, as the seconds ticked by. The studio grew quiet, the other contestants exchanging amused glances. Even Romesh seemed unsure whether she was thinking hard or completely lost. After what felt like a full minute, Helen finally burst out with the correct answer, exclaiming “May!” before squealing “YES!” in celebration when Romesh confirmed she was right.
The moment sent her fellow contestants into fits of laughter — especially rapper Konan, who couldn’t hold back his amusement as he was asked the next question. Voiceover star Julie Hesmondhalgh joked later that Helen took so long to answer, she had “enough time to make a cup of tea and go to the shop for biscuits.”
Helen’s reaction afterward was just as entertaining. When she realized she had received the most votes from her peers to be eliminated, she looked genuinely shocked. “Wow – that is so bad. I am so shocked. I got the main question right!” she said in disbelief. But comedian Tim Vine, who voted for her, couldn’t help but tease her timing, quipping that she “waited for six minutes before saying May.”
Romesh chimed in with his trademark humor, joking that Helen’s pause was so long it “felt like the entire month of May had passed.” Even Helen laughed at herself, admitting she completely forgot there was a clock counting down.
This wasn’t Helen’s first memorable moment on The Weakest Link . Last year, she famously guessed that the White Cliffs of Dover were made of “cheese” instead of chalk — a mistake that made headlines and delighted fans online.
Despite the blunders, viewers have a soft spot for Helen’s unfiltered charm and genuine reactions. Her latest stint might not have won her the quiz, but it certainly won her another round of laughter and affection from fans who love watching her being — well — delightfully human on national TV.
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