“I’M NOT DESPERATE”: Coleen Nolan speaks out after signing up for a dating show.
Coleen Nolan is on the lookout for love but made it clear that “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 also enjoyed a long-term relationship with supermarket logistics manager Michael Jones, though the couple decided to part ways in 2024.
Despite her romantic setbacks, Coleen hasn’t abandoned hope of finding her perfect match, having signed up to E4’s popular programme Celebs Go Dating, reports the Express.
Prior to her appearance on the show, Coleen spoke candidly about her love 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.”
The Loose Women star is set to appear on Celebs Go Dating (Image: Rachel Joseph / Channel 4)
She continued: “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.”
The television personality added: “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 star admitted 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’s last relationship was with supermarket logistics manager Michael Jones (Image: Instagram)
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.”
Discussing the qualities she seeks in a potential partner, the star revealed: “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 to say: “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.”
