They were famously married for nine years and share two adult children together.
But, during Monday’s installment of Loose Women, Judi Love, 40, was shocked to discover that Shane Richie, 56, is Coleen Nolan’s, 55, ex-husband.
The panellists were discussing EastEnders actor’s inclusion in new I’m A Celeb line-up, when Judi, seemingly unaware of the former relationship, said she’d vote for him because he ‘seems like a bubbly guy.’
Where have you been? During Monday’s installment of Loose Women, Judi Love, 40, was shocked to discover that Shane Richie, 56, is Coleen Nolan’s, 55, ex-husband (Pictured in 1997)
Andrea picked up on Judi’s lack of knowledge, and pointed out Shane was connected to the show through Coleen.
Cearly completely unaware of Coleen’s famous lovelife, Judi gasped: ‘What he’s with Coleen? NO! You’re joking! Oh my god!’ while her co-stars fell about laughing.
‘Where have you been?’ asked Andrea McLean, while Brenda Edwards added: ‘He’s her baby father.’
Judi responded: ‘I need to listen to who’s been with who! When they’ve been with who… You’re joking? I feel like I’m in a WhatsApp group and I’ve found out something for the first time!
Shocked! While discussing the return of I’m A Celeb, Judi, seemingly unaware of the former relationship, said she’d vote for the EastEnders actor because he ‘seems like a bubbly guy
Former couple: They were famously married for nine years and share two adult children together (pictured in 1995)
No idea? Andrea McLean picked up on Judi’s lack of knowledge, and pointed out Shane was connected to the show through Coleen
Disbelief: Cearly completely unaware of Coleen’s famous lovelife, Judi gasped: ‘What he’s with Coleen? NO! You’re joking! Oh my god!’ while her co-stars fell about laughing
‘Coleen, Coleen…? Shane, Shane…? EastEnders’ Shane?’ asked Judi, still completely taken aback.
Andrea pointed out: ‘You know her son is called Shane Jnr, ta-da!’
Judi, audibly gasped, and while still in a state of shock added: ‘Oh my god, he’s definitely getting my vote then. Definitely!’ before insisting: ‘Who else have you lot been with? I need to know!’
Coleen married actor Shane in 1990, and the former couple – who share sons Shane Jr., 31, and Jake Roche, 28 – divorced in 1999.
No way! Andrea said: ‘You know her son is called Shane Jnr, ta-da!’ with Judi, audibly gasping, and while still in a state of shock added: ‘Oh my god, he’s definitely getting my vote then
A case of the ex: Coleen married actor Shane in 1990, but divorced in 1999 (Pictured in 1995)
In 2007, the Loose Women star tied the knot to Leeds musician Ray Fensome, but they split in December 2018.
At the time of their breakup, the presenter – who is also a mother to Ciara, 19, whom she shares with Ray – announced she and the singer had split as their marriage couldn’t be ‘saved’.
Shane has been married to Christie Goddard since, 41, 2007. The couple share three children: Mackenzie, 14, Lolita, 12, and Romani-Skye, nine.
I’m A Celeb! On Sunday, Shane was confirmed to be appearing on the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity, which will take place in Wales
On Sunday, Shane confessed he’s thankful for the three weeks of work after the coronavirus pandemic left him with months of cancelled jobs.
Speaking as the cast of the 2020 series was confirmed on Sunday, the EastEnders star revealed he signed up in January when the show was still set to be filmed in its traditional location of Australia.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year’s series, the 20th of the ITV show, is shooting at a derelict castle in Wales.
‘We got the call in January and I agreed to do it because it was the 20th one. ‘My kids were old enough to travel to Australia and they wanted to meet Ant and Dec! We were all really excited,’ Shane explained.
Family: The former couple share sons Shane Jr., 31, and Jake Roche, 29 (Pictured in 2009)
‘We were going to fit it around my other work projects as I was going on tour, doing a TV series and panto but that all got cancelled in March’.
Shane went on to detail his money troubles, explaining: ‘And now I am literally skint! You save money for a rainy day but you don’t expect the rainy day to last six months.
‘Thankfully I’ve been able to borrow money from mates, my family and the bank and my wife is now very happy we can finally pay off the credit card!
‘But what an honour to be asked before lockdown. I am so grateful and I am really looking forward to being around adults again instead of my wife and three children!’
Out of work: Shane has detailed his money troubles, explaining: ‘And now I am literally skint! You save money for a rainy day but you don’t expect the rainy day to last six months
The full cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2020 has finally been unveiled, with stars such as Sir Mo Farah, ‘COVID-positive’ AJ Pritchard and Beverley Callard teaming up for their first official portraits.
Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the ITV programme, which will be returning for its 20th series from November 15, has seen the show relocate from the jungles of Australia to North Wales’ Gwrych Castle due to travel concerns sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also competing for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle will be Vernon Kay, 46; Jessica Plummer, 28; Victoria Derbyshire, 52; Giovanna Fletcher, 35; Hollie Arnold, 26, and Jordan North, 30.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! 2020: Who are the celebrities?
Name: SIR MO FARAH CBE
Age: 37
Claim to fame: The most successful British track athlete in Olympic Games history
Phobias: Any animal that moves
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running
Role in the camp: Cook
Miss most: Coffee, my wife and children
Dream campmate: Samuel L Jackson would be pretty cool
Relationship status: Married
Name: SHANE RITCHIE
Age: 56
Phobias: Human faeces. If I see one, it is over! I am hoping the camp toilet will be enclosed
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: Nothing. I don’t think I am that interesting
Role in the camp: Person who will muck in with anything
Miss most: My family and routine at home
Dream campmate: Eric Cantona, any 80s’ pop star or The Roc
Relationship status: Married
Name: BEVERLEY CALLARD
Age: 63
Claim to fame: Corrie legend
Phobias: Ghosts and insects
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People think I am glamorous as I have played Liz for so long but I am not
Role in the camp: Cleaner
Miss most: Dogs and my husband, Jon
Dream campmate: Ricky Gervais – he would keep us all going
Relationship status: Married
Name: AJ PRITCHARD
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Former Strictly professional
Phobias: Heights, claustrophobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People see me with sparkles and fake tan but nobody knows what I am like
Role in the camp: Keeping spirits up and the cleaner
Miss most: My warm and comfy bed
Dream campmate: Any celebrity with an intriguing background
Relationship status: Dating
Name: VERNON KAY
Age: 46
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: I don’t like being confined underwater!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think I have always been the same throughout my career – so I don’t have any.
Role in the camp: Person to keep spirits up.
Miss most: My family.
Dream camper: Anybody who has won the Super Bowl!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE
Age: 52
Claim to fame: Award-winning journalist
Phobias: I am not a fan of spiders or confined spaces and I don’t know what I am going to be like when I get there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t think I have any as people just know me as the news and current affairs person!
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My boys, husband, dog and Mum.
Dream campmate: Madonna, Gary Lineker and Jamie Oliver to cook for us. I think you could have some really geeky chats with them!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: GIOVANNA FLETCHER
Age: 35
Claim to fame: Author and podcaster
Phobias: Heights. My legs go wobbly and you can’t rationalise it
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I am not that controversial so nothing
Role in the camp: Mum, friend and the giver of hugs
Miss most: My husband, Tom, and my three children
Dream campmate: The Queen, Judi Dench and Ant Middleton so he can help us with all the survival skills
Relationship status: Married
Name: JESSICA PLUMMER
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Former EastEnders actress
Phobias: Arachnophobia, fear of heights –just about every phobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me for who I am rather than my EastEnders character
Role in the camp: Chatterbox and little sister
Miss most: My daughter. It’s going to be the longest we’ve been apart
Dream campmate: Denzel Washington would be awesome. I would listen to every word he said
Relationship status: Single
Name: JORDAN NORTH
Age: 30
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: It’s just easier to say what I am not scared of. I have so many phobias
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: On my Radio 1 show, I am always bubbly and energetic but everyone has down moments too, so it will be nice for people to see what I am really like
Role in the camp: Entertainer and the tidy up person –I love a tidy house
Miss most: A nice cool pint of Guinness
Dream campmate: Barack Obama and Liam Gallagher. He would be great entertainment value
Relationship status: Single
Name: HOLLIE ARNOLD MBE
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Paralympic gold medallist
Phobias: Spiders
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t want it to focus on my disability
Role in the camp: Cook/shoulder to cry on
Miss most: My boyfriend, food and my cats
Dream campmate: Michelle Keegan –she is beautiful
Relationship status: Dating