COLEEN Nolan has split from her boyfriend Michael Jones after three years together.
The Loose Women star, 59, revealed why she and her man, who worked as a supermarket logistics manager, decided to go their separate ways.
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Coleen Nolan and Michael Jones called off their romance after three yearsCredit: Instagram
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Michael appeared on Loose Women to talk about their relationship. Credit: Rex
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Coleen says turning 60 next year has made her prioritize things in life Credit: Instagram
The pair met on Tinder and have been dating since 2021, but the daytime favorite said she realized they were better off just being friends.
Breaking her silence
Speaking to OK! Coleen said: “We decided we’d rather stay friends, take it as a friendship.”
The singer and presenter continued: “And you know, it has nothing to do with anyone else, it’s nobody’s fault.
“But I’m really busy and when I’m not really busy at work, I’m busy on the farm and I personally feel like I can’t make time for everything.
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“We still get along great and hopefully continue to be friends, who knows?”
Coleen added that she believed her soon-to-be birthday was a factor in her decision.
Birthday trigger
“Since next year is my 60th year, I think, ‘I don’t have time, life is too short.’ I mean, I hope I have a lot of time, but I’m not 20 anymore, I don’t want to wait two years and see what happens.”
She also admitted that the breakup was “sad” but decided to focus on the positive.
“I really hope we can continue to be friends when this sadness is gone. I have no regrets, it was fantastic.
“Michael came at the right time for me and I think over the last three and a half years we’ve helped each other grow.”
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Coleen had been married twice before.
Coleen’s love life
She married EastEnders star Shane Richie in 1990 and divorced nine years later.
The couple have two sons together, Jake and Shane.
Coleen later married musician Ray Fensome in 2007, six years after they had their daughter Ciara.
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Frankie Bridge – took part in Strictly Come Dancing and came third on I’m A Celeb 2021.
Judi Love – stand up comedian and radio presenter, who has also appeared on various TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef and Taskmaster
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They divorced in 2018, but remained good friends.
Coleen recently announced that she is a grandmother again as her son Jake welcomed a baby boy into the world.
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Coleen’s first husband was EastEnders star Shane RichieCredit: Getty – Contributor
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Coleen with her second husband Ray Fensome Credits: PA: Press Association
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