Coleen Nolan was visibly emotional as she opened up about one of the most painful betrayals of her life, revealing that one of her sisters had a relationship with her boyfriend behind her back. 
The Loose Women star, 61, made the heartbreaking admission during Thursday’s episode of Celebs Go Dating, where she spoke candidly to the dating experts about her difficult romantic history and the scars left by repeated heartbreak.
Coleen, who is one of six sisters, admitted that betrayal has been a painful pattern throughout her life. With tears close to the surface, she told the experts that every boyfriend she has ever had cheated on her — beginning with her very first relationship.
But the most shocking revelation came when she recalled a later romance that ended in devastating fashion. Coleen explained that she had been with one man for two years and had even lived with him, only for him to become involved with one of her sisters.
“He went with my sister,” she said, clearly struggling with the emotion of the memory. “For two years. We lived together.”
The confession was made even more poignant when Coleen added that the sister involved had since passed away. Although she did not name which sister she was referring to, Coleen has endured the heartbreaking loss of both Bernie Nolan, who died in 2013 following a battle with breast cancer, and Linda Nolan, who died from the same disease in 2025. 
The singer admitted she still felt conflicted speaking about the betrayal because of that loss. Her pain was not simply about a past relationship, but about the complicated grief of carrying an old wound connected to someone she can no longer speak to.
Coleen revealed that after the incident, she and her sister did not have a proper conversation for more than 20 years. Despite the pain, she said she made a conscious decision not to lose her sister over a man, telling others at the time that he simply was not worth destroying their family bond.
It was a powerful and deeply human moment — one that showed Coleen trying to balance anger, heartbreak, loyalty and regret all at once. 
Dating expert Tara Suwinyattichaiporn gently challenged her, explaining that even if something happened years ago, the emotional impact can remain unless it has been consciously worked through. She suggested that Coleen may still be carrying the feelings of the younger woman who did not stand up for herself when she was disrespected.
For Coleen, the discussion appeared to cut deep. The TV personality has often used humour and warmth to connect with audiences, but this moment revealed a more vulnerable side — a woman still trying to understand how years of betrayal have shaped the way she sees love.
Her emotional confession comes during a difficult run on Celebs Go Dating. Coleen joined this year’s series hoping to find romance alongside stars including Love Island’s Gabby Allen and rapper Professor Green. But her journey has already brought fresh disappointment.
In another emotional scene, Coleen was left devastated after one of her dates admitted he felt no “sexual chemistry” with her. At the end of the Tenerife trip, her dates Steve and Andy were asked whether they wanted to see her again — and neither stood up.
The moment left Coleen mortified, with her head in her hands as she admitted she wanted the ground to swallow her up. She said she had genuinely believed she and Steve shared a strong connection and was hurt when he did not feel the same way. 
Steve explained that he and Coleen had connected emotionally from the start, but said the romantic spark was missing. He added that he still hoped they could remain friends — a comment that only seemed to make things worse.
Coleen responded honestly, saying she had not joined the show to make another male friend. She already has plenty of male friends, she said, and what she wanted was romance, chemistry and a genuine chance at love.
Her words captured the vulnerability of dating later in life. For Coleen, the rejection was not just about one man or one awkward moment on television. It touched a much deeper fear — the fear of being liked, but not wanted; appreciated, but not chosen.
The dating experts reassured her that they would continue working to find her the right match, but it was clear Coleen had been shaken by the experience.
Still, what stood out most was her honesty. In speaking about betrayal, grief and rejection, Coleen showed why so many viewers relate to her. She is not pretending dating is easy. She is not hiding behind celebrity polish. She is showing the messy, painful, hopeful reality of trying to open your heart again after years of being hurt.
And despite the tears, Coleen’s story is also one of resilience. She has survived betrayal, family heartbreak, public embarrassment and private pain — yet she is still willing to try again.
For Coleen Nolan, love may have brought some devastating chapters. But her willingness to keep searching proves one thing: her heart may be bruised, but it is far from broken. 
