Coleen Nolan, From 'Loose Women' To The Nolans: Her Journey And Success

Early Life

Coleen Nolan was born on March 12, 1965, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Her parents, Tommy and Maureen Nolan, were both singers, and Coleen began singing at a young age. She attended St. Mary's Catholic High School in Blackpool and left at the age of 16.

Career

In 1980, Coleen joined the family group The Nolans with her sisters Anne, Bernie, Denise, and Maureen. The group had several hit singles in the 1980s, including "I'm In The Mood For Dancing" and "Gotta Pull Myself Together." In 1994, Coleen left The Nolans to pursue a solo career.

Coleen has released several solo albums, including "The Album" (1999) and "Attention" (2005). She has also appeared in several stage musicals, including "Chicago" and "The Vagina Monologues." Since 1997, she has co-hosted the ITV daytime show 'Loose Women'

Personal Life

Coleen Nolan married Shane Richie in 1990. They had two sons together, Shane Jr. and Jake. In 1999, they divorced. In 2007, she married Ray Fensome. They had a daughter together, Ciara. In 2018, they divorced.

Career Highlights

* Released several hit singles with The Nolans * Appeared in several stage musicals * Co-hosted the ITV daytime show 'Loose Women' since 1997 * Won the tenth series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2012 * Released two solo albums * Published several books, including her autobiography 'Coleen Nolan: My Story'

Controversies

Coleen Nolan has been involved in several controversies over the years. In 2010, she was criticized for her comments about Katie Price. In 2018, she was criticized for her comments about Kim Kardashian.

Conclusion

Coleen Nolan is a successful singer, actress, and television personality. She has overcome many challenges in her life, including the death of her sister Bernie in 2013. She is now happily married and has three children.