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Before finding happiness with Tinder match Michael Jones, Loose Women panelist Coleen Nolan had a rocky time with online dating – after two failed marriages and heartbreak left the star jaded

Coleen Nolan insists she ‘could not be happier’ as she revealed she is loved-up once again.

The Loose Women star has endured a very rough time of it in the dating game, having her heartbroken several times over.

Last year Coleen, 58, shared her fears that her insecurities were holding her back when her latest whirlwind romance came crashing down.

The mum-of-three had appeared happily matched with supermarket worker Michael Jones, who she met on Tinder.

Gushing about her new man, twice-married Coleen credited fellow divorcee Michael with reawakening her sex life.

“You can have sex anywhere in the house at any time of day,” confessed Coleen- admitting she’d gone five years without sex before hitting it off with Michael.

Coleen proudly showed off the new man in her life on an episode of Loose Women and declared a wedding was ‘inevitable.’

However, months later the relationship was over.

A source said at the time that a heartbroken Coleen was in ‘no rush’ to start dating again – but a year later the TV star has been able to move on.

We take a look back at Coleen’s rollercoaster love life from affairs, divorce and toyboy romance.

Shane Richie

Back in the 90s, Coleen and Shane Richie were one of the showbiz world’s golden couples.

The two stars first met in 1986 and planned to marry in a huge ceremony in 1990 but eloped to Florida at the last minute when their plans took another direction.

They pair went on to have two sons – Jake Roache, 28, and Shane Jr Nolan, 32, and had a blessing at a church when Coleen’s father fell ill a few years later.

Coleen was first married to Shane Richie, pictured in 1997 ( 
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But their romance wasn’t to last and the pair split in 1997 – with both stars later admitting to extra-martial affairs.

In her 2009 autobiography, Coleen revealed she first became suspicious the former EastEnders actor was up to no good during a stint on stage in Manchester for a production of Grease.

“At the after-show party I can distinctly remember examining this one girl. There were loads of people there but she just stood out. She had really long dark hair and was wearing a skin-tight white dress,” recalled Coleen.

“Well, it must have been female intuition because that turned out to be the girl Shane had an affair with.”

In his own memoir, Rags to Richies, Shane held his hands up to cheating with the actress in question, Claire Taylor.

Coleen also admitted to playing away – having a brief fling with a keyboard player while on tour with the Nolan Sisters in 1993.

Recalling the act of infidelity in her autobiography, the mum-of-three explained how she felt “unattractive and non-existent” after the birth of her second child, and relished the interest from the musician during her stint in Weymouth with her band.

“As I kissed my musician, it was like a sexual awakening,” she wrote in one of her memoirs.

“Adrenalin was pumping through my body. I knew what I was doing was terribly wrong, but I was literally shaking with exhilaration. ‘I am still attractive’, I thought to myself.”

The former couple, pictured here in 1995, have remained on good terms ( 
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Coleen was consumed with guilt and described the incident as “one of the most horrendous times of my life”.

Despite it seeming like a bitter split at the time, Shane and the Loose Women star have managed to maintain a healthy relationship as co-parents and support each other’s new relationships.

Their divorce was settled out of court and Shane credited Coleen with ensuring they kept things amicable.

“I wish I could take credit for it, but Coleen instigated most of that. The only people who lost out were the lawyers. They were gutted,” he said previously.

The pair are still clearly close, with smitten Coleen admitting her first ex-husband is “really happy” for her and Michael in her new interview.

Ray Fensome

Coleen’s ex Ray is hugely supportive of her new relationship ( 
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After parting ways with Shane, Coleen went on to find love again with musician and future second husband Ray Fensome.

The pair welcomed daughter Ciara into the world on 19 June 2001 and Ray popped the question a few years later in 2005.

The pair become husband and wife in November 2007, but it wasn’t to last forever – with their split announced in February 2018 after two years of marital difficulties.

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Their divorce was finalised last that year and luckily, the two have been able to remain close friends – even spending time with each other’s new partners.

Coleen’s new beau Michael is even planning a lad’s day out with his girlfriend’s ex husband.

“We get on well,” he told OK! when discussing his relationship with Ray.

“We spent Christmas Day together. I think we’re going to a rugby match together next month!”

Toyboy Tinder lover

Coleen is no stranger to a Tinder match.

The former singer enjoyed a six-month romance with an unnamed lover eight years her junior shortly before swiping right on her current boyfriend.

Despite it “all going really well” at one point, things came to an end when her mystery man, 47, couldn’t “handle” her fame.

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“We met a couple of times before the lockdown but then spoke constantly for six months, and it was all lovely and then just as the restrictions eased, he couldn’t handle who I was,” the star explained to the MailOnline last year.

“I think to be fair to him, there’s no animosity and I wasn’t heartbroken, we weren’t in a full relationship, it was literally a vocal relationship, that’s all it could be because of lockdown.”

Although Coleen has had a fairly good experience with online dating, the star did have a few potential suitors suspect she was a catfish thanks to being a household name.

Coleen seems to be blissfully happy when discussing her new love
Speaking on Loose Women earlier this year, she said: “A lot of them thought I was catfishing them and it wasn’t me. They said, why would you be on here and I thought why wouldn’t I be? Where else am I going to go?”

“But here’s my issue – how do I know it’s the real them?”

She then revealed some of the terrible puns and cheesy open liners she would receive from admirers on the apps.

“Some of them would say hi, I bet you’re in the mood for dancing,” she divulged on the ITV show.

“Are you really a loose woman?” was another popular attempt at wooing a then-single Coleen.

Luckily for Coleen, her days on Tinder with cringe comments are now a thing of the past – after finding happiness with Michael last summer.

“This definitely feels like the first time I’ve ever gone into a relationship as an emotionally mature woman,” she gushed to OK! on Monday.

“It’s so comfortable and lovely and peaceful… there aren’t enough adjectives really.”

Michael Jones

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Coleen appeared to be living her best life with Tinder boyfriend Michael Jones.

After spending recent months gushing about the 57-year-old she met on the dating app last summer, the Loose Women presenter finally unveiled her mystery man to fans on Monday.

With a joint interview – complete with stunning snaps of the couple – the twice-married star credited fellow divorcee Michael with reawakening her sex life.

“You can have sex anywhere in the house at any time of day,” Coleen confessed – admitting she’d gone five years without sex before hitting it off with Michael.

“I’m enjoying it more than ever. It’s like being on a diet for five years and getting my first piece of chocolate.”

Speaking with OK! magazine, the happy couple also hinted at the the possibility of a wedding in the near future – with Coleen declaring it “inevitable” she’ll tie the knot for the third time.

However les than a year later and the romance was over and Coleen was seen attending her son Shane Jr’s wedding alone as she posted photos from the special day.

A source told The Sun: “Coleen and Michael were together for just over a year and while they were happy at first, the spark fizzled out in the end. They quietly broke up in April but have stayed close. She is looking forward to the future and possibly meeting someone new but there is no rush.”

A new start

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Appearing on Loose Wome this week, a giddy Coleen revealed she was in a new relationship.

“Gradually over time with the person I’m with now, it has taken a longer time and it’s my fault because I keep thinking I’m not used to this,” she told the panel.

“I’m not used to somebody loving me the way you do because I’ve never believed I have. Because I’ve never been with anyone that has made me feel that 100%.”

Coleen added that she has been with people who don’t pay her compliments or hold her hand but now she has that and it freaked her out at first.

Coleen said: “Now over the last couple of years I’ve said you know what just accept it for once in your life and enjoy it.

“It’s what you have been looking for and now that I have truly opened myself up to it I have never been happier.”

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has given an update on her husband Derek Draper’s health as she shared an emotional moment between him and their son

Kate Garraway has given an update on her husband Derek Draper’s health as she recalled an “amazing” moment.

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, appeared on fellow ITV show Loose Women to share the news.

It comes after her author husband Derek, 55, was left fighting for his life after catching Covid at the start of the pandemic back in March 2020.

He was in a medically induced coma and stayed at the hospital for 13 months.

The former lobbyist requires 24/7 care at home and has been learning to speak again.

Appearing on the daytime show, Kate was asked by Linda Robson whether Derek could speak.

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“It’s very much a whisper. I don’t think we’re necessarily going to have a conversation, but you get fantastic moments. Billy had a new basketball and was bouncing it, and he said ‘is that new ball?’ He said: ‘It’s nice’…

“Seeing him able to was amazing. Billy was in tears; they were hugging. It’s things like that that really lift you up, and the next day he was really still.”

Kate has made two documentaries, Finding Derek and Caring For Derek, to show the affects the disease had on her husband.

“Last time I was on here, just got back from jungle, we were planning on renewing our vows….,” she told the panel.

“In a matter of weeks, we were in that unfolding drama. It feels like forever ago but it could’ve been just yesterday. in some levels everyone’s lives have changed dramatically, but for me I’m still living the scenes you see in the documentary.”

Last month Kate and Derek appeared in good form as they were pictured heading out to a pub lunch.

Derek was pictured being pushed in a wheelchair as he relaxed with his family.

In April, Kate revealed Derek returned from the hospital in a sweet post.

She shared a series of snaps of her “very special weekend” which showed herself and her husband alongside their children and other family members.

As she posted the photos to her Instagram page, Kate wrote: ” Funny how it was just grandad & I for the digging & planting & then suddenly everyone appears when up!!

“Crowning a very special weekend with the Drapers ( Aunty Sue & grandma you are here in spirit) by planting a magnolia tree for #earthday. Happy Sunday everyone xxx Xxx”.

Katie Price has been taking a trip down memory lane and looking back on her first wedding day – modelling the iconic pink gown she wore to tie the knot with Peter Andre before putting it up for sale

Katie Price is selling the infamous pink bridal gown she donned when she married Peter Andre back in 2005.

The newly single mum-of-five, 45, is also selling some of her ex-husband’s garments on her dedicated resale account, including the white suit the Mysterious Girl singer wore for their memorable performance of Disney hit A Whole New World.

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Katie took to social media this evening to try on the eye-catching pink wedding dress before putting it up for sale on her Katie Price Memorabilia Instagram page.

“See girls, isn’t this what you’ve been waiting for? Look what I have found,” the former glamour model began while holding the huge marshmellow pink net skirt against her body.

“This is my wedding dress from when I married Pete – look at the skirt! I don’t want it anymore so you can head over to @kpmemorabilia.”

“Not only that,” Katie continued as she dropped the skirt to reveal the matching top. “I’ve also got the corset top that I wore – wooooo! Ready for grabs!”

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The star is also offering fans the chance to buy one of ex-husband Peter Andre’s suits ( 
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The two-time I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! then shared a framed snap of herself and her former Loose Women stars posing in their underwear – revealing the image was taken by singer Bryan Adams.

“I’m not even part of the Loose Women gang so I don’t want it,” Katie added as she confirmed the item was also up for sale alongside her wedding dress.

Katie then returned to her Instagram Stories holding two matching white outfits.

“I’m laughing because this is another outfit of his and hers. I’ll give you a clue,” Katie teased before belting out a few lines from the song A Whole New World.

Katie and her former husband released their cover of the signature song from Disney’s 1992 animated feature film Aladdin in December 2006. The pair went on to release an album that made it into the Top 20 of the UK Albums Chart.

The former couple’s wedding day was a memorable affair ( 
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Katie and Pete tied the knot in a fairytale wedding back in 2005 and welcomed two children into the world during their time together, Junior and Princess Andre.

The former couple split in 2009 and Pete went on to find love with NHS doctor Emily Andre.

Katie walked down the aisle shortly after divorcing Pete, marrying Alex Reid, and gave birth to children Jett and Bunny Hayler with her third husband Kieran Hayler.

Since her last divorce, Katie has been in an on-off relationship with former Love Island contestant Carl Woods. Earlier this week, the mum-of-five seemingly confirmed their romance was over as she told her fans she was “single now”.

Holly Willoughby was accused by former This Morning co-star Eamonn Holmes of ‘faking’ her friendship with Alison Hammond

Holly Willoughby appeared to hit back at Eamonn Holmes’ brutal claims about her friendship with Alison Hammond with a very telling remark on This Morning today.

The 42-year-old returned to the ITV daytime show today alongside host Craig Doyle, who became the second host this week to fill in for Phillip Schofield.

Last week, former This Morning host Eamonn accused Holly of “faking” her friendship with Alison in a bombshell interview, suggesting that their ‘sudden’ friendship “wouldn’t have happened 13 years ago”.

However, Holly seemed to hit back at the claims in a comment sparked by Josie Gibson’s appearance on the ITV show today by the Kennet and Avon canal.

Josie declared: “Stick with us over the next few days because I’m going to be on my own canal boat adventure and tomorrow is Best Friends Day, so my friends better be ready! Got a canal boat waiting for you…”

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Holly responded back in the studio: “Aw, enjoy that! Think of all the friends getting on the canal with her. The canals are about to get even more dangerous, Craig!”

Craig asked Josie: “How many of you are going, Jose?”

Josie replied: “Well, I’ve been trying to round them out but Alison can’t make it, Holly’s obviously in the studio, so I’ve got one or two.”

 

Holly interrupted with a grin: “Alison can’t come because she’s at mine tonight! That’s what I do know!”

It comes after Eamonn previously told Dan Wootton on GB News: “This nonsense about Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond as her best friend and [Holly] was at Alison’s birthday party…Alison Hammond goes to Holly Willoughby’s select nights out with her friends.

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“This wouldn’t have happened two years ago. Are you kidding? Alison Hammond has been on the programme 13 years and I’m sure there was very little contact between her and the presenters.

“People just use other people and it’s disgusting.”

Holly returned to This Morning on Monday after an extended two-week break as she issued a statement and finally addressed the scandal involving her former colleague Phillip.

Phillip, 61, initially quit This Morning after 21 years amid rumours of a rift between himself and co-star Holly following a “difficult few days” amid his brother’s court case.

But in a shocking turn, the host was axed completely from ITV – including from his presenting roles on Dancing On Ice and the British Soap Awards – after he admitted to lying about an affair he had with a much younger male colleague.

After his statement, Holly said that she was “hurt” that she had been lied to, while ITV bosses expressed their “deep disappointment” over his “deceit”.Last week, Phillip went on to take part in a series of bombshell interviews in which he declared he is “not a groomer” and addressed his falling out with Holly, revealing that he texted her but never received a response.

Stacey Solomon is reflecting on her son’s primary school journey as he prepares to attend a new school – confessing she previously struggled to make friends herself in the playground at one point

Stacey Solomon has opened up about her friendships with other mums as one of her son’s prepares to start a new school.

The Sort Your Life Out presenter, 33, confessed it took her “a really long time to find mums that like me” as she shared a candid insight into her life and personal relationships.

Stacey admitted things were starting to “feel emotional now” as her second eldest child Leighton bids farewell to his primary school and pals ahead of beginning his secondary school education later this year.

The Loose Women star has five young children whose ages range from newborn to 15-years-old, meaning the doting mum has spent a lot of time in various school environment over the last decade.

But that doesn’t mean the DIY guru has always found it easy to make pals with other mums in the playground.

After sharing a snap of a load of children and other ‘school mums’ enjoying a dip in the swimming pool nestled in the garden of Pickle Cottage, Stacey took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to get real with her fans.

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“It’s starting to feel emotional now because it’s nearly summer and then that’s it, none of Leighton’s friends are going to the school that he’s going to,” the social media sensation began when addressing her 5.7million followers.

“I just feel really nervous for him but hopefully they’ll all stay in touch, I really hope so because I like the mums too. It took me a really long time to find mums that like me. But Rex is going to Leighton’s school and some of their siblings are going there as well so hopefully I’ll still see them.”

In addition to sharing Leighton, 11, with ex-fiancé Aaron Barnham, Stacey is also a proud mum to 15-year-old Zachary with her childhood sweetheart and shares son Rex, four, and daughters Rose, one, and newborn Belle with husband Joe Swash.

Former EastEnders actor Joe is also dad to his teenage son Harry from a previous relationship.

Speaking with comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe on their hit podcast last year, Stacey opened up blending families with Joe.

“The blended family situation has been a rocky road,’ the mum-of-five confessed. “That has never been easy.”

“We have always had to work really hard to make sure everyone feels secure.”

The toe-curling live link between Ruth Langsford and Holly Willoughby didn’t go unnoticed with many on Twitter arguing that there was ‘obvious’ frostiness between the pair

This Morning viewers claim to have clocked further ‘tension’ between Ruth Langsford and Holly Willoughby as they were involved in another rather uncomfortable hand-over.

The regular mid-show preview of Loose Women turned interesting when Ruth said they were talking “awkward exchanges”.

That’s just what many at home were thinking after a bruising couple of weeks.

The apparent uncomfortableness between the pair has been heightened following Phillip Schofield’s exit.

Ruth’s husband and former This Morning star Eamonn Holmes was apparently left furious with now ex presenter Phillip, who he says referred to them as ‘the B team’ when they used to host on Fridays and act as holiday cover.

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Eamonn hasn’t held back and spoke in detail about the supposed toxic culture on the morning programme.

Trying to put the remarks to one side, Holly had started off the conversation by saying: “What’s happening on the show today, Ruth?”

Ruth replied: “Can you spare four slices of that cake, Holly?” as the host was digging in to the treat.

She went on: “Coming up on Loose Women, should you ever have a say on who your partner is friends with…?’

“And we’re talking awkward exchanges. Have you ever accidentally said, “I love you”, to the wrong person?’

“Also today, we are asking – would you take love advice from a former cheat?’ another bit of awkward timing after Phillip’s affair came to light last month.

Viewers took to Twitter arguing that there was ‘obvious’ frostiness between Ruth and Holly.

Reacting to the exchange, one tweeted: “Ruth’s absolute disdain for Holly is absolutely brutal”.

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Another put: “It’s so uncomfortable to watch but I love it.”

Eamonn lashed out at Phillip over his bombshell interviews, accusing him of “lies” after the disgraced star’s claim he hasn’t made “one mistake” in his 40-year career.

Phillip, 61, said that his TV career was over after admitting to having an affair with a much younger male colleague – but also claimed that he is a “victim of hate” and that he has “lost everything” as a consequence of his lies.

Returning to This Morning, Holly’s monologue captured the headlines following weeks of speculation about her friendship with her former co-star.

“Deep breath – firstly, are you OK? I hope so,” she said in a much-mocked opening.

Things went very wrong between the TV stars ( 
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PA)It feels very strange sitting here without Phil and I imagine you might be feeling a lot like I have – shaken, troubled, let down, worried for the wellbeing of people on all sides of what’s been going on, and full of questions.”You, me and all of us at This Morning gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth, who acted in a way that they themselves felt that they had to resign from ITV and step down from a career that they loved. That is a lot to process.

“And it’s equally hard to see the toll that it’s taken on their own mental health. I think what unites us all now is a desire to heal for the health and well-being of everyone. I hope that as we start this new chapter and get back to a place of warmth and magic that this show holds for all of us, we can find strength in each other.

“And from my own heart, can I just say thank you for all of your kind messages and thank you for being here this morning. Myself, Josie, Dermot, Alison and Craig and every single person on this show will continue to work hard every single day to bring you the show that we love.”

Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan split with her beau Michael Jones in April 2022, but after meeting on Tinder three months earlier, the pair are now giving things another go – and Coleen has never been happier

Coleen Nolan recently admitted she has ‘never been happier’ as she confirmed she is in a new relationship – and as it turns out, it’s with someone she had already known for quite some time.

The Loose Women star, 58, has new love in her life after splitting from supermarket worker Michael Jones back in April of 2022 after the pair spent a year together.

Getting back on the dating scene wasn’t easy for Coleen, as she opened up about the insecurities which held her back in her finding love, but the TV star has now confessed that she’s back with Michael, admitting that it feels like a whole new relationship after they decided to give things another go following their split last year.

Coleen, 58, and Michael went public with their relationship in January 2022, before calling time on things three months later.

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However, a source said that the couple ‘stayed close’ following their split and are now taking things slow the second time around.

“They are just taking things slowly, not labelling it, and just seeing what happens. Coleen and Michael have been on and off since they broke up last year. In fact, you could say they didn’t completely call it off at all,” a source close to the couple revealed.

“They spoke to each other almost every other day but hadn’t put a label on it. They weren’t officially together as a couple but they were still in each other’s lives.

“Now Coleen has spoken out about her relationship on Loose Women, it suggests she is ready to admit to herself, and others, that they are official again. Coleen has often struggled with her confidence in relationships, but as she said herself, now she has truly opened herself up, she has never been happier. It is lovely to see her feeling this way,” the insider added to OK! Magazine.

As she appeared on Loose Women last week, Coleen discussed what it is like getting into a new relationship.

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The TV star recalled her past romances, where she said if you haven’t got an instant connection then the relationship isn’t right.

Yet, she candidly admitted that stance held her back following her split with Michael.

“Gradually over time with the person I’m with now, it has taken a longer time and it’s my fault because I keep thinking I’m not used to this,” she told the panel.

“I’m not used to somebody loving me the way you do because I’ve never believed I have. Because I’ve never been with anyone that has made me feel that 100%.”

The TV presenter and singer has been through a lot in each of her relationships over the years.

Coleen has been married twice – the first time to EastEnders star Shane Richie and the second to Leeds musician Ray Fensome.

Coleen and Shane were together for many years and even welcomed their first child together, Shane Jr, in 1988.

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In 1990, the couple decided to tie the knot by eloping to Florida and two years later, they welcomed their second son, Jake.

However, their relationship was soon plagued with infidelity claims when Shane moved to Manchester on his own to take on the role of Danny Zuko in Grease in 1996.

The couple eventually split in 1999.

Coleen and Ray welcomed daughter Ciara, in June 2001 and became engaged to him four years later.

The duo tied the knot in November 2007 but after two years of marital difficulties, Coleen announced in 2018 that the two were divorcing.

Coleen then dipped her toes into the world of online dating after her split from Ray in 2018 as she began dating a supermarket worker Michael Jones – who she met on Tinder.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has announced a new project with a touching connection to her husband Derek Draper

Kate Garraway has revealed she is releasing a new book focused on Derek Draper’s ongoing recovery after suffering with long Covid.

The book will be a positive one, the Good Morning Britain revealed, that the presenter hopes will help others through difficult times.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Kate shared the title of the book The Strength of Love, which will be released in September.

She wrote: “Hello everyone, so I have written a new book… it’s called The Strength of Love.

“I must admit it has been so tough to write but that’s because I have had to go into some of my darkest thoughts and experiences but I also wanted it to be a positive read for you too.

“I have so much to be thankful for and so many people have shared so much love with me and my family, and I really wanted to share something helpful back.

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“This book is about Derek’s ongoing battle to take back control of his body and mind, the amazing people who have helped us along the way and how love in all its forms can pull you to the brink one moment, and lift you up the next.”

She continued: “We are all learning how to deal with the vast multitude of changes we have experienced in recent times while trying to navigate through life the best way we can. I know I am far from alone in wrestling with these challenges, I just hope some of the lessons I have learnt will help you in your daily battles too, whatever they are.”

Appearing on Loose Women last week, Kate explained why she wanted to pen another book after the success of The Power of Hope.

She said: “People have been very kind to say that I’ve been very resilient but I’ve actually had some very low times too. But I didn’t want to write a book about the low times, I wanted to get to a place where it could be really positive and share some of the things that I’ve learnt to get through it.”

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards opened up on the time when she and Coleen Nolan used dating apps together

Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan discussed her “dating standards” on Tuesday as she admitted to refusing Brenda Edward’s request when the pair used dating apps together.

Brenda, Coleen, host Ruth Langsford and Gloria Hunniford were discussing whether height affects their choice of partners.

Brenda explained: “When we were going through the dating app period, myself and Coleen, it was quite overbearing sometimes when she would say, ‘No, no.’ And you’re just looking at a picture.”

“I was like, ‘Coleen, you’ve got to look at the heart of the person, you’ve got to look at what their interests are,’ but she’s just not interested.”

Coleen hit back: “He might have a lovely heart but if he’s 4ft 10 inches I’m not going to fancy him.”

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“Have you tried somebody at your height?” Brenda asked to which Coleen replied she had and it hadn’t worked out.

Coleen recently announced she’s reunited with her ex-boyfriend Michael Jones, who she met on Tinder two years ago.

The Loose Woman first went public with the supermarket worker back in January 2022 before the pair called time on their relationship just three months later.

It’s now been reported by OK! Magazine that Coleen “stayed close” with Michael and the pair have now rekindled the romance.

An insider explained: “They are just taking things slowly, not labelling it, and just seeing what happens.

“Coleen and Michael have been on and off since they broke up last year. In fact, you could say they didn’t completely call it off at all.”

Earlier in the show, Coleen made a cheeky dig at Brenda as they discussed imposter syndrome.

Brenda recalled her ‘dating app period’ with Coleen ( 
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Host Ruth asked the panel if they had experienced this feeling with both Coleen and Brenda admitting to feeling “not good enough” over the years.

Gloria was stunned by the revelation and praised the pair before going on to discuss her time working on the radio.

Brenda commented: “You’ve got that voice for the radio, it’s so distinctive.”

“You have a face for radio,” Coleen cheekily quipped to Brenda.

The studio audience laughed but Brenda didn’t look too impressed.

Jumping in, Ruth said: “That’s the perfect point for me to say, it’s time to take a break. Oh Col, you’re in trouble.”

“She’s going to batter me in the break!” Coleen joked.

Netflix have been praised for a hilarious meme after England won their Euros semi-final match against the Netherlands in Germany on Wednesday night.

The streaming service made reference to a now infamous moment from their BECKHAM documentary where Victoria and David had a hilarious squabble about her upper class upbringing.

The moment in question saw Victoria, 50, attempting to say she was ‘working class’ before David, 49, swiftly pointed out that her father used to drive her to school in a Rolls Royce.

Netflix changed the words to the famous exchange to ‘It’s coming home’ after the Three Lions’ win as they joked that they couldn’t support England due to impartiality rules.

The UK and Ireland account captioned the post: ‘The life of an admin. #NEDENG’, as they poked fun at having to stifle their joy at the win.

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Netflix have been praised for a hilarious meme after England won their Euros semi-final match against the Netherlands in Germany on Wednesday night

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During the match England fans erupted into a frenzy after substitute Ollie Watkins dramatically clinched a winner for the Three Lions with just seconds to go before extra time.

Ollie buried a stunning strike into the bottom left corner in the 90th minute to send Gareth Southgate’s men into Sunday’s final against Spain in Berlin.

The striker had replaced captain Harry Kane, who had earlier equalized for England with a penalty in the first-half – cancelling out Xavi Simons’ wonderstrike after just seven minutes.

During the match football fan Adele was seen passionately yelling at England’s rowdy crowd to ‘shut up!’ just before Kane took his penalty.

The singer, 36, jetted to Dortmund in Germany to watch the team take on the Netherlands in their epic 2-1 win and was seen fully in the spirit of the game.

A funny video shared on Twitter shows the tense moment just before Kane took his shot on goal after the controversial penalty was given.

And as some excitable fans shouted behind her she was quick to swivel round and tell them to be quiet.

While she now has a glamorous lifestyle living in LA far from her Tottenham routes and often rubs shoulders with all her celebrity friends, her cockney accent clearly shone through in the moment.

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During the match England fans erupted into a frenzy after substitute Ollie Watkins dramatically clinched a winner for the Three Lions with just seconds to go before extra time

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The moment in question saw Victoria, 50, attempting to say she was ‘working class’ before David, 49, swiftly pointed out that her father used to drive her to school in a Rolls Royce

Victoria Beckham accidentally breaks the zip of her wedding dress

Fans were quick to react to the hilarious moment saying: ‘SHATAPP!’ Ah we do love Adele over here’,

‘I love her, she’s so brutally honest!’, ‘She was so real here’, ‘This is ICONIC’, ‘let the Queen enjoy the game!’

Adele joined Ed Sheeran, 33, cheering England to victory from the stands at the Euros semi-final.

Adele looked tense before kick off as she showed her support to the team.

The singer clasped her hands together nervously ahead of kick off as she kept her outfit simple with a black jacket and white T-shirt.

Keeping her usual glam appearance despite looking focused, she wore her full face of makeup for the sporting event, while her blonde locks looked freshly blow dried.

She wasn’t the only chart topper to attend the match as Ed was also seen in the crowds donning a red England top before the teams spectacular win.

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The striker had replaced captain Harry Kane, who had earlier equalized for England with a penalty in the first-half – cancelling out Xavi Simons’ wonderstrike after just seven minutes

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Netflix changed the words to the famous exchange to ‘It’s coming home’ after the Three Lions’ win as they joked that they couldn’t support England due to impartiality rules