HEARTBREAKING CHANGE FOR COLEEN NOLAN, 61: TV STAR PREPARES TO LEAVE HER SIX-ACRE DREAM FARM FOR A NEW LIFE WITH BOYFRIEND RYAN — AND REVEALS WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER 30 ANIMALS

For Coleen Nolan, owning a countryside farm had always been a dream. A beautiful six-acre property, surrounded by open fields and filled with animals, gave the television personality a peaceful escape from her busy life in the entertainment industry.

But now, at 61, the Loose Women star is preparing to leave that dream behind.

Coleen has revealed that she is downsizing and preparing to move away from her Staffordshire countryside property, just two years after purchasing it in 2024. Her decision comes as she enters a new chapter in her personal life with her boyfriend, Ryan Brockbank, 47.

However, it is not simply the decision to leave her beloved home that has caught people’s attention. The biggest question concerns the approximately 30 animals that have been part of her everyday life — and Coleen has finally explained what will happen to them.

A DREAM COUNTRY HOME THAT BECAME TOO MUCH TO MANAGE

When Coleen bought the six-acre property in Staffordshire in 2024, she was fulfilling a long-held ambition.

The farm offered her something increasingly precious: space, privacy, family time and the opportunity to care for animals away from the demands of television.

Over the years, she had spoken affectionately about her countryside lifestyle, describing the farm as her happy place.

During an appearance on ITV’s This Morning in September 2025, Coleen revealed that she had around 30 animals.

Her collection included four pygmy goats, two horses, six cats, five dogs, five chickens and five ducks.

She explained that the animals brought her enormous happiness and that they were completely uninterested in her celebrity status.

They did not care whether she had makeup on or what clothes she was wearing. They simply wanted her to feed them, look after them and spend time with them.

For Coleen, that was part of the beauty of farm life.

But behind the idyllic pictures was a considerable amount of daily work.

Looking after horses, goats, dogs, cats and other farm animals requires constant attention. Feeding, cleaning, maintaining the property and making sure every animal is properly cared for became increasingly challenging alongside her professional commitments.

Eventually, the reality of managing the farm began to outweigh the dream.

HER DAUGHTER’S DECISION TO MOVE OUT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Speaking on ITV’s Loose Women on November 2, Coleen explained that an important family development played a major role in her decision.

Her daughter Ciara, who lives on the property with her partner Maxx and their young child, had told her that they were planning to move out and establish a home of their own.

Coleen said she was delighted for them, understanding that her daughter needed space to build her own family life.

However, their departure presented a significant challenge.

With Ciara no longer helping to manage the property, Coleen realized that maintaining the farm largely by herself would be extremely difficult.

She explained:

“It was to do with the fact that a few months ago before I met Ryan, Ciara, who now has a baby and she’s getting married next year, said to me, ‘Me and Maxx are gonna move out.’”

She continued by explaining that although she supported their decision, she could not realistically continue running the farm alone.

“I said, ‘I think that’s the best decision but however if you do that I can’t do the farm on my own.’”

Reflecting on the contrast between her original expectations and the reality of countryside living, she admitted:

“The dream of it has been everything I wanted it to be but the reality is really hard.”

Her comments revealed that the decision was not simply a sudden lifestyle change. It followed a shift in her family circumstances that forced her to reconsider how she wanted to live.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER 30 ANIMALS? COLEEN REVEALS THE PLANS

Perhaps the most emotional part of the announcement concerns the animals that have become such an important part of Coleen’s life.

For fans who have followed her farm adventures, the thought of the animals being separated has naturally attracted attention.

During her appearance on Loose Women, Coleen explained that arrangements were already being made.

Her horses have found what she described as beautiful new homes.

Her dogs and cats will be moving with her to her next home in London, meaning she will still have some of her closest animal companions by her side.

Meanwhile, the goats, ducks and chickens are expected to remain at the Staffordshire property with its eventual new owners.

Coleen explained:

“The dogs and the cats are fine with us but the horses have got beautiful new homes and I think the goats, ducks and the chickens are staying on the farm.”

The arrangements mean that not all the animals will be moving together, but Coleen has indicated that plans have been made for their future.

For someone who has invested so much time and affection into caring for them, leaving the farm will undoubtedly mean saying goodbye to an important part of her daily routine.

A NEW ROMANCE WITH RYAN BROCKBANK

Coleen’s plans to downsize have also coincided with a new relationship.

The television personality began dating Ryan Brockbank, 47, who is 14 years younger than her. Their relationship became public in August 2026, when the couple shared their romance on Instagram.

According to reports, Ryan initially made contact with Coleen by sending her a message on Instagram.

His opening message was reportedly simple:

“Hey. Hope you are having a great week. Drink?”

What began as a message eventually developed into a relationship that Coleen has described with considerable enthusiasm.

Speaking about her decision to begin a new chapter, she made it clear that having someone special alongside her had made the prospect of downsizing more exciting.

She said:

“I met Ryan then it was like okay if I’m going to downsize, I’ve got someone wonderful to do that with and start a whole new adventure of life with someone new.”

The couple have also attracted attention after revealing matching tattoos, giving fans another glimpse into their relationship.

For Coleen, who has experienced previous relationship heartbreak, finding happiness again appears to have opened the door to a different future.

COLEEN ALSO OPENS UP ABOUT MARRIAGE AND HER DAUGHTER’S WEDDING

Another interesting part of Coleen’s new chapter concerns her thoughts about marriage.

She was previously married to actor Shane Richie, with their marriage ending in 1999. She later married musician Ray Fensome, with the couple divorcing in 2018.

Her subsequent relationship with Michael Jones ended in 2023.

Before meeting Ryan, Coleen had suggested that she was unlikely to marry again.

However, she has admitted that meeting someone new can sometimes change how a person feels about the future.

Speaking on the At Home With Vanessa podcast, she acknowledged that although she once felt certain she would never marry again, her feelings had become less definite.

Nevertheless, she has made one thing clear: her daughter Ciara’s wedding next year must come first.

Coleen explained that she would not want a possible engagement or wedding of her own to overshadow her daughter’s special occasion.

For now, she appears content to enjoy the relationship without rushing into another major commitment.

A FARM SHE ONCE CALLED HER HAPPY PLACE IS BECOMING A MEMORY

The decision to leave the Staffordshire property marks a significant turning point for Coleen.

The six-acre farm represented independence, family life and the opportunity to enjoy a quieter existence after decades in the public eye.

It was also a place where her children and grandchildren could spend time together, surrounded by animals and open countryside.

But circumstances change. Her daughter is preparing to move out, her family is entering a new stage of life, and Coleen herself is embracing a new relationship.

Managing the property alone would mean taking on responsibilities that she has openly admitted are becoming difficult.

Reports say she has put the farm up for sale, with the decision following discussions with her family and boyfriend.

Although the move has been closely associated with her romance, Coleen has emphasized that the plans to downsize were already being considered before she met Ryan.

Her decision is therefore about more than love. It is also about recognizing what is practical and choosing a lifestyle that works for her at this stage of life.

A NEW CHAPTER, BUT NOT WITHOUT GOODBYES

At 61, Coleen Nolan is making a significant change to the life she had carefully built over the past two years.

The farm she once dreamed of owning is being left behind. Her horses have found new homes, her other farm animals are expected to remain with the property, and her cats and dogs will accompany her into her next chapter.

For fans, it may be difficult to see someone give up a home that appeared to bring her so much happiness.

But Coleen seems ready to accept that sometimes a dream can be wonderful without needing to last forever.

Her countryside adventure may be coming to an end, but she is looking forward to a different kind of happiness — one that includes a new relationship, more manageable responsibilities and time to enjoy the next stage of her life.

And perhaps the most important message behind her decision is that changing direction does not necessarily mean giving up on happiness.

Sometimes, it simply means making room for something new.

What do you think about Coleen’s decision to leave her dream farm and start a new life with Ryan?