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Loose Women star Coleen Nolan and boyfriend Michael Jones, who rekindled their romance earlier this year, are said to be considering moving in together after Coleen’s daughter Ciara goes travelling

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed she and boyfriend Michael Jones are set to move their relationship to the next level.

The couple, who recently reunited after previous break ups, are now said to be taking the next step as they plan to move in together. Coleen and Michael have previously dated and split up, with Coleen admitting that she would miss Michael as soon as she called time on the relationship.

Now, with the relationship seeming to be firmly back on, she has revealed the couple look set to pass a relationship milestone after Coleen’s daughter moves out to travel the world.

Coleen Nolan and Michael Jones met in summer 2021 and split in April 2022, before later rekindling their romance ( 
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Speaking in an interview to Bella magazine, Coleen said: “We never officially lived together, but my daughter Ciara’s going travelling with her boyfriend Max in January. I don’t know how long for, but they both live with me, and so once they go off in January, we’ll probably move in then.”

The TV star also opened up on the reason behind her split and rekindling romance with Michael, as she explained: “It was my fault we kept splitting up. I think because he was very different to my ex-husbands and people I’ve been out with.” She went on to describe Michael as “very attentive and romantic” before revealing that every time she ended her relationship with him, she immediately regretted it. She added that she taught herself to accept that she deserved to be and “can be loved like that”.

Coleen and Michael’s relationship ended in April 2022 after a year together, with the couple ‘staying close’ following their split. The pair got together in summer 2021 after meeting on Tinder.

The step to move in together is something Coleen has readily admitted she often jumps to, and has in the past. The TV chat show star, who has been divorced twice, explained that she typically ends up living with a partner within one or two months of dating which has usually led to disastrous consequences. Coleen was married to Shane Richie from 1990 to 1999 and to Ray Fensome between 2007 and 2018.

In June, Coleen spoke about having a boyfriend on ITV’s Loose Women leading many to believe the couple had decided to give their relationship another go.

Coleen Nolan has been married twice previously ( 
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In June, an insider told OK! magazine: “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.”

They added that despite breaking up, the couple “spoke to each other almost every other day”. After speaking out about being loved up on Loose Women, the source explained that it was a sign from Coleen that she is “ready to admit” to the world that she and Michael are together again.

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to share a few behind-the-scene moments of her time on the red carpet at the National Television Awards

Stacey Solomon revealed she was told off for being late at the National Television Awards after she stopped to chat to fans and take selfies with them.

The Loose Women panellist, 33, channelled her inner Barbie in a five-tiered tulle dress featuring a corset-style strapless top adorned with pink sequins for Tuesday night’s event held at London’s O2 Arena. When she arrived, the star posed for pictures on the red carpet and made sure to chat with fans standing at the sidelines waiting to meet their favourite stars.

Following the fun-filled event – which saw Loose Women lose to The Repair Shop – Stacey took to her Instagram page to share an update about what happened behind the scenes. Her team took videos of her on the red carpet and she shared some of them with her 5.7 million followers.

One clip showed her walking across the red carpet to chat with some of her beloved fans. She gave one person a hug as she talked to them before they leaned in close to take a selfie. Captioning the sweet clip, she wrote: “And by the time we got to the end of the carpet we were being told off for being late because we took over an hour chatting away to everyone along the way.”

Stacey was told off for being late ( 
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The star made sure to chat with her fans while on the red carpet ( 
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The TV star also shared snaps of herself posing with her gorgeous sisters, Samantha and Jemma, as well as a short clip of her and her husband Joe Swash being ‘awkward’ as they posed for photos. Her final Instagram Story had her thanking her fans for ‘getting her there’ over a picture of her smiling on the red carpet.

“A little sum up of our red carpet adventure,” she said. “I don’t know if that was really boring but when I was little I always wondered what these things were actually like so this is it. Love you all. Thank you again for getting me here and being the best Insta family anyone could wish for.”

Ahead of the NTAs, Stacey candidly admitted that her anxieties and hormones were running high in anticipation of a rare child-free evening. In a whirlwind day of school runs, hormonal swings, and red-carpet glamour, the star who found fame on The X Factor shared her rollercoaster of emotions with her followers. “Did my first school drop off, came on my period, and after school pick up I’m off to the NTAs,” she candidly wrote over a snapshot of herself mid-workout. “My anxiety is high, hormones are raging and my emotions are all over the place. So I went for a run, with maybe a mild cry.”

Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon got all emotional on Monday night after watching two of her son start embark on a new adventure as they start new schools

Stacey Solomon shared an emotional post with fans on Monday night as two of her five children started new schools earlier in the day.

The Loose Women presenter, 33, admitted her heart was “aching” after watching her youngest son Rex, four, head off for his first ever day of school on Monday morning, with the former X Factor contestant also paying tribute to older son Leighton, 11, as he progresses to secondary school.

Stacey, who shares three of her children with husband Joe Swash, sent love to “every parent or carer out there not finding days like this easy for many different reasons” as she shared a snap of Rex and Leighton ready for school with her 5.7million Instagram followers on Monday evening.

In the sweet snap of two of the mum-of-five’s sons, Rex and Leighton could be seen beaming on the grounds of Pickle Cottage in their uniforms, ready for the new school term. Stacey – who blurred the names of her son’s respective schools out, captioned the update: “Time is a thief And Just Like That A Whole new adventure begins, and an old era ends… My darling boys, as you go out into a whole new world, Primary & Secondary school I hope you remember that you are strong, kind, intelligent, caring, young men with all of the love here at home you will ever need.

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Rex and Leighton ready for their new school adventures ( 
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“Be yourselves, don’t change for anyone. Stay true to who you are and enjoy those first days, because take it from mum who knows, you’ll blink and it’ll be the last days Good luck and have so much fun. To the moon and back Rex & Leighton. We love you P.S a huge hug to every parent or carer out there not finding days like this easy for many different reasons. I’m with you. My heart is aching.”

Stacey’s fans and famous followers loved the devoted mum’s candid post, with one telling the star: “remember these days so much, time just goes so fast before you know they will be all finishing school. wish time would stop just for a while so we could have a few more cuddles. enjoy the little ones @staceysolomon get as many hugs and kisses as you can.”

Earlier this year, Stacey admitted she struggled to connect with other mum’s at Leighton’s primary school at first, as her second eldest child finished for the year in June ahead of starting secondary 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.

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 in June to get real with her fans. “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 Instagram 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 16-year-old Zachary with her childhood sweetheart and shares son Rex, four, and daughters Rose, one, and newborn Belle with husband Joe Swash.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe became emotional during an appearance on Thursday’s Loose Women as he opened up on how his relationship with his mother has changed

Strictly Come Dancing Johannes Radebe struggled to hold back tears on Loose Women as he admitted he finds it difficult to celebrate his career milestones without his family by his side.

The Ballroom and Latin dancer joined the Loose Women panellists Kaye Adams, Dame Kelly Holmes, Katie Piper and Nadia Sawalha to talk about his memoir Jojo: Finally Home. Johannes admitted his relationship with his father was “difficult” before opening up on how emotional it was to interview his mother while he was writing his memoir.

He said: “It’s only recently that I’ve made peace with what has happened in the past because I had an opportunity to hear my mum’s side of the story. As I was reading the book, I sat down and interviewed her and asked her questions to say, ‘why did you make that decision? Why did you stay that long in that marriage that didn’t serve you?’”

Johannes Radebe opened up on his relationship with his mother ( 
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The Strictly Come Dancing star was asked if it was hard to speak to his mother in that way and he replied: “It was. I dedicated the book to my mother because I wanted to applaud her love…” Johannes was forced to stop as his eyes filled with tears.

Johannes went on to recall his mother visiting the UK and taking her to Buckingham Palace. He said: “She’s obsessed with the Royal Family so it was a beautiful thing after all these years and after she built the courage because it’s the flying that she hates. She was going to come with my aunt, who passed away two years ago with Covid so my sister accompanied her and it was a ball.”

“It’s been incredible…,” interrupting himself for a second time, Johannes choked up. “I’m so sorry. It’s emotional because great things happen in my life, but my family’s never around to enjoy it with me. Today, more than any day I just wish that she was here because I can just imagine where she is right now, she’s alone and that’s a reality.”

Johannes grew up in Zamdela, a township in South Africa and admitted he “hated” school but, dancing became his “refuge”. “When I was introduced to the world of dance, I felt that this is where I belong,” he said.

This Morning were up for Best Daytime against the Loose Women, The Chase and The Repair Shop at the National Television Awards this evening

This Morning lost out on the National Television Award for Best Daytime Show this evening, breaking their 13-year award-winning streak.

The ITV show has had a tough time as of late, after presenter Phillip Schofield stepped down earlier this year. At the time, he had admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a younger member of staff. Following the summer break, Holly Willoughby is presenting the show alongside a rotation of presenters including Alison Hammond, who sat alongside her yesterday and today.

There had also been claims of a ‘toxic’ atmosphere backstage on the ITV show, all of which has been denied by bosses. Tonight was the first award This Morning had been up for since Phillip stepped down from his role on the programme. They were up against their fellow ITV stars, Loose Women, as well as quiz show The Chase and BBC’s much-loved The Repair Shop.

Tonight, it was The Repair Shop who took home the Daytime win. In their speech, they thanked their loyal viewers.

Holly returned to This Morning on Monday after an extended summer break. Fans were left divided by the opening to her return episode, with some describing it as “cringe” and others confessing they were ready to switch off.

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The presenter was joined by Alison as both they and viewers were treated to a performance from Mamma Mia before Holly revealed the ITV programme was kicking off a “new season for our show”. She said: “For many people out there today it’s the first day back at school, mine went back today,” to which Alison asked if it all went ok.

“All good except we all opened the window today and went, ‘Oh! Summer decided to arrive today when we’re back [at school and work],” Holly replied – but fans were left divided with the opening, and described it as “peak cringe”.

One wrote: “They couldn’t have possibly opened the show worse than this,” as another added: “This is it, we’ve reached peak cringe.” However, some loved it, with one writing: “What an opener on @thismorning and good to see Holly back.”

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan and boyfriend Michael Jones, who rekindled their romance earlier this year, are said to be considering moving in together after Coleen’s daughter Ciara goes travelling

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed she and boyfriend Michael Jones are set to move their relationship to the next level.

The couple, who recently reunited after previous break ups, are now said to be taking the next step as they plan to move in together. Coleen and Michael have previously dated and split up, with Coleen admitting that she would miss Michael as soon as she called time on the relationship.

Now, with the relationship seeming to be firmly back on, she has revealed the couple look set to pass a relationship milestone after Coleen’s daughter moves out to travel the world.

Coleen Nolan and Michael Jones met in summer 2021 and split in April 2022, before later rekindling their romance ( 
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Speaking in an interview to Bella magazine, Coleen said: “We never officially lived together, but my daughter Ciara’s going travelling with her boyfriend Max in January. I don’t know how long for, but they both live with me, and so once they go off in January, we’ll probably move in then.”

The TV star also opened up on the reason behind her split and rekindling romance with Michael, as she explained: “It was my fault we kept splitting up. I think because he was very different to my ex-husbands and people I’ve been out with.” She went on to describe Michael as “very attentive and romantic” before revealing that every time she ended her relationship with him, she immediately regretted it. She added that she taught herself to accept that she deserved to be and “can be loved like that”.

Coleen and Michael’s relationship ended in April 2022 after a year together, with the couple ‘staying close’ following their split. The pair got together in summer 2021 after meeting on Tinder.

The step to move in together is something Coleen has readily admitted she often jumps to, and has in the past. The TV chat show star, who has been divorced twice, explained that she typically ends up living with a partner within one or two months of dating which has usually led to disastrous consequences. Coleen was married to Shane Richie from 1990 to 1999 and to Ray Fensome between 2007 and 2018.

In June, Coleen spoke about having a boyfriend on ITV’s Loose Women leading many to believe the couple had decided to give their relationship another go.

Meghan Markle has reportedly extended an olive branch to Kate Middleton, as sources claim the Duchess is ‘desperate’ to heal the rift – and we asked Mirror readers what they thought

Meghan Markle is reportedly “desperate” to end the long-running feud with Kate Middleton, as sources claim she is “ready” to heal the rift – and we asked Mirror readers what they thought of the news.

The Duchess allegedly reached out to the Princess of Wales in the build up to Trooping the Colour, where Kate made her return to the spotlight. This comes after Prince Harry detailed the strained relationship between the pair in his tell-all memoir Spare, where he revealed a disagreement over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress.

However, sources at Closer have claimed that Meghan would “love nothing more” than to move past the dispute, adding: “Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them – appearing like some sort of royal saviour could only do her image good.

“And, despite all their bad blood, her heart does go out to Kate – she can only imagine how hard this situation must be for her. Meghan has made it clear she’d love nothing more than to move past all the nonsense and find a way towards healing for everyone’s sake. She’s ready to let the anger and bitterness go.”

They continued: “Of course, it’s not really up to her and Harry, all they can do is continue to reach out and offer olive branches.” The Sussexes have distanced themselves from the Firm after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, but sources have suggested that repairing relationships would be a “huge relief”.

We asked Mirror readers if they would like to see Meghan and Kate bury their feud, and a whopping 80 percent said ‘No’. Around 4,851 people took part in our poll, and a hefty 3,866 said they would not want the pair to restore relations.

Voicing their thoughts in the comments section, one user penned: “The last thing Catherine needs is the Sussex’s trying to play the sympathy card. As the saying goes To little To late.”

A second echoed: “No I do not think Catherine should forgive Meghan after all they have put up with allegations via Oprah, their podcasts, their tv interviews, Apple, and the rest that’s come from that side! No Catherine should not forgive them, Markle caused this, she didn’t!”

“If Meghan is REALLY, REALLY desperate to mend relationships with Princess Catherine, Meghan needs to APOLOGISE publicly and genuinely to Princess Catherine and Prince William for ALL she has said on media about the Royal Family in totality,” agreed another.

A fourth continued: “Catherine will rightly never trust her or Harry again. This is just Megs trying to attach her name to Catherine’s popularity,” while another posted: “No I wouldn’t trust Meghan, she’d be up to something and it wouldn’t be good. Keep them apart.”

Meanwhile, 14 percent said they would be in favour of Meghan and Kate moving on from their dispute, as one user commented: “I think there have been faults on both sides, it’s not all one way traffic! I think the feud should be squashed!”

A second shared: “Time that the olive branches that have been offered should be accepted,” while a third penned: “I think the majority would like there to be peace between the ‘feuding’ parties.”

Others have slammed the Firm for their treatment of the Sussexes, as another posted: “Princess Meghan and Prince Harry deserve a sincere apology before any progress can be made.”

While a second added: “Harry welcomed Kate when she joined the RF like a sister. Such a shame Princess Meghan wasn’t accorded the same courtesy when she joined the RF.” Only six percent selected the option ‘Other’ in our poll.

Please note that the poll is still live, so these results may change after the article has been published.

You can still vote in the poll HERE to have your say on the topic. Would you like to see Meghan and Kate bury their feud? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

An artist’s extraordinary ‘re-imagined’ paintings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have certainly got tongues wagging – what do you make of them?

With their striking colours, bold brush strokes and leftfield nod to history, these extraordinary portraits of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have certainly got tongues wagging.

They are the work of artist Dan Llywelyn Hall, who has re-imagined Harry as Charles Edward Stuart – better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie – and Meghan as Queen of England Dame Elizabeth Grey, who was married to King Edward in 1464.

Harry’s piece is named Spectre Of The Bonny Prince, while Meghan’s is called Returning White Queen.

Llywelyn Hall, the youngest ever to paint a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth, said: “In Harry’s case, I have entered the story before he met Meghan the young partygoer with his future very much in the balance, a bit like the Bonnie Prince I have likened him to. I thought putting Meghan in the role of the White Queen, who was a Queen Consort and possibly the most influential ‘outsider’ in Royal history, might have a fine irony to it and not necessarily beyond the realms of reality.”

At just 32, Hall was commissioned by the Welsh Rugby Union in 2012 to create a portrait of the Queen, for which she sat at Windsor Castle. Since then, his Royal portfolio has expanded to include a portrait celebrating Prince William’s journey into fatherhood, a live painting of the state funeral of the late Queen, and the coronation procession of Prince Charles.

If you can’t see the poll, click here

‘Think the artist stole his three-year-old’s colouring book’

Mirror readers have already been quick to comment on the paintings.

Carrycot4: “It’s so funny! It’s so bad It’s almost good. My husband could do better and his artistic talent is zero! It reminds me of those pictures you used to see by elephants with a brush in their trunks. Hilarious!”

Eriq: “Looks like a six-year-old painted them with their fingers.”

810hugs: “Oh dear, what is it with artists painting royals in a terrible way recently? First Charles and Kate’s, now these two appalling monstrosities. Is there a secret artists’ revolt going on?”

Ghostwriter: “I have a six-year-old whose drawings are better than these ‘portraits’, and are on display at the fridge gallery free of charge for anyone visiting our house to view.”

Jerrymyer: “Think the artist stole his three-year-old’s colouring book …”

Prince Harry and his brother Prince William are missing the one person that could help bring them back together

The one person that Prince Harry could have counted on to heal his bitter rift with his older brother Prince William has been revealed.

The Duke of Sussex has found allies in the late Princess Diana’s family amid his ongoing feud with the Royal Family, according to a former royal correspondent. Yet the one person he could have called upon to step in amid the fall-out with his dear brother, is sadly no longer alive.

The Royal source has revealed the missing link between the two of them is their mother, the late Princess Diana.

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“I’m sure her greatest wish would be to hug her boys again and find some way of resolving the rift between them,” Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! Magazine. “If anyone could sort things out, it would have been Diana.”

The Duke of Sussex has a frosty relationship with The Firm after issuing a number of bombshell allegations against them. With their relationship at rock bottom, Harry didn’t meet with the royals when he returned to the UK earlier this month.

However, he was supported by Earl Charles Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes, both siblings of the late Princess Diana. Earl Spencer previously vowed to stand by Harry’s side. Speaking at Diana’s funeral, he said her “blood family” will always protect Harry and his brother Prince William and “arm them spiritually and emotionally”.

Prince Harry has opened up about how he turned to booze for comfort after he was no longer allowed to fight in Afghanistan.

The Duke of Sussex revealed he hit a low point during this time, and did not know where to turn. It came after the head of the Army, General Dannatt, called off his deployment saying he was a target for bullets being a Prince.

After discussing his plight with his then girlfriend Chelsy Davy, he poured his heart out about his true feelings in his book Spare. Harry said: “I pondered quitting the Army. What was the point of staying if I couldn’t actually be a soldier?”

Meghan Markle’s dad has opened up about his estranged relationship with Meghan Markle and insisted he is not looking for sympathy. He famously fell out with the Sussexes in 2018

Thomas Markle says he does not want the family feud to define his life

Meghan Markle’s dad says he does not want his feud with his daughter to define his life as he insists he “doesn’t want pity”.

Thomas Markle – who turns 80 next month – has opened up about his estrangement from the Sussexes, confessing that he is not expecting to receive any birthday wishes from the couple. The retired Hollywood lighting director also described how he felt “vulnerable” when the drama started with Harry and Meghan and slammed the duo for accusing the Royal Family of racism, which he said was “far worse” than his own ‘mistakes”.

Thomas famously fell out with his daughter following his paparazzi scandal and absence from her wedding in 2018. The duo have not had contact over the last six years and Thomas has never met his grandchildren 5-year-old Prince Archie and three-year-old Princess Lilibet, nor Prince Harry.

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Speaking to Daily Mail, Thomas compared his own misdemeanours to that of his daughter and son-in-law. He said: “When you look at what Harry and Meghan have done since, like accusing the Royal Family of racism, it’s far worse than anything I’ve done. I don’t want pity and I don’t want this episode to define my life. I don’t want to be a footnote in history.”

Thomas described how he has “had a good life and I am proud of what I’ve accomplished”, adding that “everything has been overshadowed by what has happened in the last six years.”

Meghan previously said in an interview that she “grieves” for the father she “lost”

Despite not wanting sympathy, Thomas went on to describe how he was “vulnerable” when all the drama began with Harry and Meghan. He famously missed giving Meghan away at her wedding after he suffered two heart attacks prior to the nuptials, meaning that Charles ended up walking her down the aisle in his place.

He said: “When the drama started with Meghan and Harry I was already well into my 70s and, while I did not realise it at the time, I was vulnerable.”

Meghan previously opened up about her broken relationship with her dad during her bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. “I grieve a lot,” she said. She added: “I mean, I’ve lost my father.”