But of course Helen, 22, wasn't one to waste an opportunity for a night on tiles despite making her presenting debut on This Morning the very next day.
The former Coronation Street actress, famous for playing Dozy Rosie in the soap, looked decidedly orange for her evening out.
Perhaps she wanted an extra glow for her TV presenting spot - mission accomplished!
Time for bed, Helen? A rather orange Flanagan heads home over an evening out in London
She wrote: 'Lovely day ahead, my first little bit of presenting for this morning, fashion piece.'
Seemingly embracing her classy new job Helen opted for a smart black gown for her evening out with a chic wrap.
Helen was joined at the fashionable eaterie by pregnant Black Eye peas singer Fergie, who was no doubt indulging her early cravings.
Cheer up Helen, it may never happen! The actress turned presenter looks a little glum as she heads out in Mayfair
There's the smile! Helen Flanagan ditches the party dresses for more of a glam look on her evening out
She looked relatively make-up free for her night on the razz, perhaps as her spray tan was fresh on, so showed off her flawless skin,
Unusually the star, who is a fan of the bright colours, kept covered up on the chilly evening as she dined with a friend, keeping her wrap tightly wound over her shoulders.
Up and at 'em! Helen was up bright and early as she made her way into the ITV studios
Dressed up for dinner: Helen Flanagan at the Hakkasan with a female friend
Just a little orange! Helen must have had a fresh spray tan before she headed out on the razz
She said: 'He is the love of my life. I’m obsessed with him, like his stalker.'
She scrubs up well! Helen looked much less orange outside the This Morning studio
Presenter, moi? Helen Flanagan presented a slot on Wednesday called Teens to Tweenies fashion
On her way! Helen leaves Manchester with some rather expensive looking luggage