Coleen Nolan’s representatives reject claims family fear she is rushing

The Closer report described Nolan, 61, as being “head over heels” with Brockbank, 47, a fashion lecturer. It said the pair began their relationship in August, after Nolan left the latest series of Celebs Go Dating single, and have since shown off matching tattoos.

An unnamed source quoted by the magazine said Nolan’s family and friends were happy she had found love but worried she might be hurt again. The source claimed she had previously put family first and supported them as the main breadwinner, but was now building more of her life around Brockbank. Nolan’s children are grown up, the source added, though relatives were seeing less of her.

Nolan was previously married to EastEnders actor Shane Richie. They have sons Shane, 37, and Jake; the article does not give Jake’s age. After separating in 1999, Nolan married musician Ray Fensome. They had a daughter, Ciara, 25, and divorced in 2018.

Nolan recently laughed off rumours during an appearance on Good Morning Britain that she and Brockbank were going to Las Vegas to marry. She has said she would not want a wedding to overshadow Ciara’s wedding next year, while leaving open the possibility of marrying later. Closer also reported that Nolan is selling her farm to downsize and start a new chapter with Brockbank. A source cited by the magazine said she had struggled with the commute to London and that her circle feared the consequences if the relationship did not work out. Her representatives denied that friends or family were concerned about the relationship.