Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan issued a blunt one-word response after her son mentioned her ex-husband Shane Richie during a recent episode of the family podcast, Nolans Uncensored. The 61-year-old television personality was married to the former EastEnders star from 1990 until 1999, and they share two sons, Shane Nolan and Jake Roche. She also has a daughter, Ciara, from her second marriage to Ray Fensome.
Holiday Plans Spark Reaction
During the podcast, Coleen, along with her son Shane and daughter Ciara, fondly recalled family holidays. When Shane revealed he was heading off on a family break immediately after recording, Coleen expressed jealousy. However, her enthusiasm waned upon learning more details. Shane jokingly asked, 'I'm going with dad, wanna come?' to which Coleen promptly responded, 'No!'
Despite their divorce, Coleen and Shane Richie have maintained a good friendship. Last year, Shane humorously remarked that he only watches Loose Women to see what his ex-wife is saying about him. He told Bella Magazine, 'We met when she was 21 and I was 22, and we were mates. We just grew up together and we still are good friends.'
Coleen's Views on Ex-Husbands
Coleen has previously spoken about staying friends with her ex-husbands. On the Loose Women podcast, she described Ray Fensome as 'one of my best friends' and noted that he still stays at her home when performing nearby. When asked about romantic feelings, she clarified there were none.
Coleen's most recent public romance was with Michael Jones, whom she dated for three years after meeting on a dating app. Following their split in 2024, she joined Celebs Go Dating but found no lasting connection. Reflecting on dating, she said, 'It's a connection with someone that you can't explain. It might be you have your own ideas of what you're looking for, but it can also be someone who doesn't tick any box, but there's just something there.'
