Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan has opened up about joining Celebs Go Dating and her love life at 61
Coleen Nolan is on the lookout for love once more but has confessed that it can be “really hard” and despite wanting a companion by her side she insisted “I’m not desperate”. The Loose Women panellist, 61, has walked down the aisle twice before, first with EastEnders actor Shane Richie and subsequently with musician Ray Fensome.
She was in a long-term relationship with supermarket logistics manager Michael Jones, however the couple decided to part ways in 2024. Despite Coleen’s previous relationship setbacks, she hasn’t abandoned the idea of finding her perfect match, having now signed up to E4’s popular programme Celebs Go Dating, reports the Express.
Ahead of her appearance on the show, Coleen spoke candidly about her romantic life, explaining: “Well, probably for the last couple of years have been non-existent really. I mean, I’ve been out on a few dates as far as dating apps, and they’ve been lovely.
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“And actually, I’ve stayed friends with them. That’s my issue. I stay friends with everyone. I’m definitely not looking for another friend. So yeah, it’s not been bad. The thing is, I’m not desperate.”
She continued: “I’m not, ‘oh my God. I’ve got to meet someone.’ Would I like to meet someone? Absolutely. That would be lovely. But if I don’t, I’m in a really self-sufficient, happy place anyway.
“You know? With kids and grandkids and animals everywhere. So it’s not like an absolute need, but is it a want? Yeah, I guess it is.”
The TV personality confessed that “it’s not too late” to find love, following the news that her Loose Women co-star Janet Street-Porter, 79, recently tied the knot for the fifth time.
Coleen said: “It would be nice to have my person. Janet Street Porter just got married for the fifth time, and she’s what? 78 or something. You know? That’s just what I mean. It’s not too late for anyone really.”
When discussing the type of man she has her eye on, the star explained: “To be honest, I just said tall with a pulse would be nice. It doesn’t have to be a strong one. I’m not even worried about that at this point.”
She went on: “It’s really hard, because not only did they have to find someone, but they have to find someone who wants to be on film, and that’s hard.”
Speaking about why she thinks she’s still single, Coleen added: “It might be you have your own ideas in your head of what you’re looking for. I want someone dark hair, quite tall, this, that, and the other.
“But it can also be someone that you meet, and you just get on. And they don’t actually tick any box, but there’s just something there. So I don’t know is the answer.”
Celebs Go Dating returns on Monday (May 4) to E4 and Channel 4’s streaming service.
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