“Although I've never been in an abusive relationship, when my dad had a drink he could become very aggressive and sometimes he'd hit my mum. As a result, to this day, I hate it when people shout and get aggressive, and when people get very drunk, and it all stems back to my childhood.”

Irish-British singer, television personality and author

Coleen Patricia Nolan is an Irish-British singer, television personality, and author. She became known as a member of the Irish-English girl group the Nolans, where she performed with her sisters. The Nolans sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and are counted among the biggest-selling girl groups in the world. Nolan later built a public career in television and writing, and remains known for her work in entertainment.