Coleen Nolan braves dating show nerves

Coleen Nolan, at 60 years old, is embarking on a new romantic journey by joining the E4 reality show Celebs Go Dating. She has expressed a mix of "excitement" and "nervousness" about participating, admitting to feeling "mortified" by her decision. This move comes after two previous marriages and the end of a recent romance, highlighting her determination to find love again.

Her decision has caused concern among friends, particularly as her close friend Vanessa Feltz, who was on the show in 2023, reportedly described the experience as "absolute hell" and advised Nolan against it. Despite these warnings, Nolan sees this as an opportunity to try new things and is ready to date after being single since splitting from Michael Jones in late 2024.

Nolan's past relationships include a marriage to Shane Richie from 1990 to 1999 and to Ray Fensome from 2007 to 2018. She is now seeking a partner who is not in the public eye, possesses a good sense of humor, and shares similar family values. Her history with reality television includes a fourth-place finish on Dancing On Ice in 2009 and a win on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, though she described that experience as "horrendous."