Coleen Nolan may have just dropped the biggest clue yet that there could be a new man in her life — only weeks after speaking openly about the loneliness she felt being single.

The Loose Women star, 61, has sparked fresh romance speculation after a mysterious man named Ryan was repeatedly mentioned during a recent episode of Nolans Uncensored, featuring Coleen alongside her son Shane Nolan and daughter Ciara Fensome.

At first, Coleen appeared keen to avoid revealing too much. But as the teasing continued, one playful comment from the television favourite quickly caught listeners’ attention.

When her children broke into Stevie Wonder’s For Once in My Life, Coleen laughed and declared:

“I’m going to sing that to Ryan.”

It was a small remark — but after several references to the mystery man throughout the conversation, it was enough to leave fans wondering whether Coleen may finally have found someone special.

Her Son Shane Couldn’t Resist Teasing Her

Coleen’s son Shane appeared particularly amused by the mysterious Ryan and repeatedly brought his name into the conversation.

His cheeky remarks prompted Coleen to jokingly brand him “vile,” but rather than shutting down the subject completely, she smiled and played along with the family banter.

Later, when the conversation turned to sexual health, Shane once again found an opportunity to tease his mother.

After Coleen insisted she had never had an STI, he jokingly asked whether she had “been checked recently,” prompting another amused reaction before she quickly moved the conversation along.

But Shane wasn’t finished.

As Coleen discussed her future and whether she might eventually move away from her current home, her son once again mentioned the mystery man.

“Get yourself upstairs, call Ryan,” he joked.

Taken together, the repeated references have inevitably fuelled speculation that Ryan could be more than simply a friend.

However, Coleen has not publicly confirmed that she is in a new relationship, and the exact nature of their connection remains unclear.

A New Chapter After Admitting She Struggled With Being Alone

The apparent hint of a possible new romance feels particularly significant given Coleen’s candid comments about her love life in recent months.

During her appearance on Celebs Go Dating, the mother-of-three admitted that her romantic life had been virtually “non-existent” following the end of her relationship with Michael Jones in 2023.

Although she described her experience on the dating show as “the best three months,” she ultimately left without finding a lasting partner.

Still, Coleen said the experience helped her understand more about herself, her relationships and what she might want from love in the future.

Perhaps most movingly, she previously admitted that spending Christmas without a partner had made her question whether she was truly ready for a life on her own.

Her children had built lives and families of their own, leaving Coleen increasingly aware of the quiet moments after everyone went home.

She recalled putting up her Christmas decorations alone for the first time and realising how deeply the experience affected her.

“I didn’t even feel Christmassy,” she admitted, before revealing that the loneliness made her wonder whether she was ready to simply “be on my own.”

Those words offered a rare glimpse behind the confident television personality viewers have known for decades.

Love Hasn’t Always Been Easy For Coleen

Coleen’s romantic life has played out partly in the public eye for many years.

She married actor and television personality Shane Richie in 1990, with the couple divorcing in 1999.

Coleen later married musician Ray Fensome in 2007. Their marriage lasted 11 years before they divorced in 2018.

Her most recently known relationship was with Michael Jones, whom she met on dating app Tinder. Their relationship experienced ups and downs before eventually ending in 2023.

Since then, Coleen has spoken openly about navigating single life while remaining surrounded by her close-knit family.

That is why the sudden appearance of one mysterious name — Ryan — has attracted so much curiosity.

Could Ryan Be Someone Special?

For now, Coleen is keeping the answer to that question to herself.

There has been no official announcement of a new relationship, no romantic introduction and no confirmation of exactly who Ryan is.

But between Shane’s relentless teasing and Coleen’s own playful declaration that she would sing a love song to him, it is easy to see why speculation has begun.

Whether Ryan turns out to be a new partner, someone she is dating, or simply a person close to her, one thing seems clear: Coleen appeared happy to laugh along when his name came up.

And after previously admitting how difficult loneliness could sometimes feel, fans may be hoping that this mysterious new chapter brings a little more happiness into her life.

For now, Coleen Nolan may be keeping her cards close to her chest — but thanks to her son, the name Ryan is no longer quite such a secret.