Loose Women panelist Coleen Nolan is to launch a solo record career later this year.

Coleen, formerly of the Nolan Sisters, was reportedly snapped up by Universal Records after her successful stint on Dancing On Ice early this year. Her first single will be an 80s cover but it will not be a Nolans’ classic.

A friend told The Mirror: “Coleen can’t wait. She is understandably nervous as it’s been such a long time since she has sung professionally. She has never sung on her own. Her older sisters were always there but I’m sure she’ll be a big success.” A spokesman for Coleen confirmed she had signed a deal.