Coleen Nolan, 61, has made her relationship with 41-year-old fashion lecturer Ryan Brockbank Instagram official. Nolan posted a selfie of the couple on Tuesday, accompanied by his initial and a red heart emoji.
The Loose Women star and Brockbank have reportedly been dating in secret for several months. Their romance became public knowledge on Monday, following Nolan's appearance on the reality show "Celebs Go Dating," which she described as a "disaster."
Brockbank, who is 20 years Nolan's junior, lectures at the Fashion Retail Academy, a fashion school previously attended by Molly-Mae Hague. According to a source, Nolan is "pretty smitten" with Brockbank, and their relationship is progressing quickly. The source also noted that Brockbank is a father himself, and they share common interests.
Nolan was seen arm-in-arm with Brockbank over the weekend while supporting her sisters at their show, "An Afternoon With The Nolans." This relationship follows Nolan's previous marriages to actor Shane Richie, from 1990 to 1999, and Ray Fensome, from 2007 to 2018.
Nolan has previously spoken about her difficulties in finding a romantic spark, citing long-distance issues with dates from outside her region. She has also undergone a significant weight loss, dropping 3.5 stone and moving from a size 20 to a size 14, attributing this to a partnership with a weight-loss company that promotes "fat jabs." Nolan stated in April that she felt healthier, experienced improved back pain, and had increased energy.
Fans have expressed their happiness for Nolan's new relationship in the comments section of her social media post, with one user writing, "New partner x congratulations Col very happy for you! Ya deserve it x."