A bitter family feud has erupted into the spotlight — and this time, Coleen Nolan finds herself at the centre of explosive allegations.
Emma Kivell, the ex-partner of Coleen’s son Shane, has publicly accused the Loose Women star of being a “cruel bully,” claiming she was subjected to verbal abuse during a long-running and deeply personal dispute.
The claims have reignited tensions surrounding a fractured family dynamic that has been simmering for years.
Emma and Shane first met in 2015 and welcomed their daughter, Amelia-Rose, the following year. Although the pair were never in a committed relationship, Emma says Shane had promised to support her as a single mother.
At the beginning, Coleen was said to be supportive — even present at the birth of her granddaughter.
But according to Emma, that relationship quickly deteriorated.
In a series of striking claims, she alleges that Coleen’s behaviour became increasingly hostile, describing how she was called “every name under the sun” and made to feel powerless.
“She wanted me to know she was in charge,” Emma said. “That she had the power — and I was nothing.”
The situation, Emma claims, had a serious impact on her mental health, contributing to a breakdown during an already challenging period of her life.
Perhaps most striking are the long-term consequences of the feud.
It has been reported that Coleen has not seen her granddaughter for nearly seven years — a situation that highlights the depth of the rift between both sides.
Sources suggest there is currently no contact between the Nolan family and the child.
Meanwhile, the conflict has also extended to Shane himself.
While he has publicly insisted that he has continued to provide financial support — even increasing payments after the pandemic — Emma strongly disputes his level of involvement.
In a candid and emotional statement, she claimed he made little effort to be present in his daughter’s life, alleging missed visits and lack of communication.
“She used to wait by the door for a dad who often wouldn’t turn up,” Emma said, describing the emotional toll on her daughter.
The allegations paint a starkly different picture from Shane’s public statements — and add another layer to an already complex situation.
The wider Nolan family has also come under scrutiny, with Emma accusing them of “toxicity” and “pettiness” during the ongoing dispute.
Despite the intensity of the claims, representatives for Coleen Nolan have yet to publicly respond.
For fans, the story is both shocking and deeply uncomfortable.
What began as a private disagreement has now become a very public conflict — one involving family, loyalty, and years of unresolved tension.
And as both sides continue to speak out, it is clear that this is far from over.
