Coleen Nolan, 61, recently showcased a matching "UNTIL THE END" tattoo with her partner, Ryan Brockbank, 46. The television personality shared the news during an appearance on Loose Women and a podcast with her daughter, Ciara.
The 'Until the End' ink revealed on Loose Women
During a Thursday episode of Loose Women, Coleen Nolan unveiled a small tattoo on her right arm that reads "UNTIL THE END." As reported, the ink was a suggestion from Ryan Brockbank, who already possesses numerous tattoos. Nolan told her co-stars—Kaye Adams, Janet Street-Porter, and Katie Piper—that while Brockbank may have started the idea as a joke to test her, she agreed to the permanent marking with enthusiasm.
This public reveal follows a month of teasing the shared inkings. According to the report, the couple also shares other matching tattoos, including a heart and the letter "R," as mentioned by Nolan's daughter, Ciara, during a separate podcast recording.
Overcoming the 15-year age gap and the 'under 55' rule
The relationship between Coleen Nolan and Ryan Brockbank represents a significant shift in Nolan's personal boundaries. the 61-year-old admitted that she previously held a strict rule against dating anyone under the age of 55, a preference she highlighted during her time on Celebs Go Dating earlier this year . When Brockbank first revealed he was 46, Nolan immediately felt he was too young, citing her own insecurities about whether a younger man would actually be attracted to her.
Nolan's hesitation was not limited to age; she also expressed a desire to avoid partners with young children or those living far away. Interestingly, Ryan Brockbank fit all three of the criteria she had previously deemed deal-breakers. However, Nolan noted that the persistence of Brockbank, who pursued her with humor and conversation,eventually convinced her that the "real one" transcends these arbitrary rules.
Ciara Nolan's 'lost the plot' reaction to the romance
The romance has not been without familial skepticism, though it appears to be rooted in humor. On a podcast hosted by Coleen and her daughter Ciara, the younger Nolan joked that her mother had "lost the plot" regarding the matching tattoos. in a lighthearted exchange, Ciara suggested that the family had been texting each other privately about the situation,with Ciara jokingly claiming she "wanted to kill herself" over the intensity of the romance.
Coleen Nolan countered this by stating she had not lost her mind, but rather "lost her heart." This dynamic reflects a broader trend of "second act" romances among empty nesters.. Nolan explained that having spent her life raising children who are now parents themselves, she feels she is now in a position to live entirely for herself, acknowledging that she has more life behind her than in front of her.
The missing details on Ryan Brockbank's identity
Despite the detailed account of their emotional connection, several specifics regarding Ryan Brockbank remain unverified. The source provides his age and his penchant for tattoos, but offers no information regarding his profession, his hometown, or his family background. While Nolan mentions that he lived "miles away"—a point that initially deterred her—the report does not specify where Brockbank is based.
Furthermore, the report relies primarily on Nolan's perspective and the reactions of her daughter and colleagues. There are no direct quotes or statements from Ryan Brockbank himself to provide a balanced view of the relationship or his reaction to the public scrutiny of their 15-year age difference.
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