Coleen Nolan has opened up about her first marriage, admitting she stayed in the relationship for too long. The Loose Women panellist, 51, said she ignored warning signs and remained with her first husband, Shane Richie, for longer than she should have.
Speaking candidly, Coleen explained that she was afraid of being alone and felt pressure to make the marriage work. 'I stayed because I didn't want to be a failure,' she said. 'But looking back, I should have left much earlier.'
The singer and TV star was married to Shane Richie from 1990 to 1999. They have two sons together, Shane Jr and Jake. Coleen said the experience taught her valuable lessons about relationships and self-worth.
'I think a lot of women stay in unhappy marriages because they're scared of the unknown,' she added. 'But sometimes leaving is the bravest thing you can do.'
Coleen is now married to musician Ray Fensome, with whom she has a daughter, Ciara. The couple have faced their own challenges but are working through them.
