Loose Women Star’s Career on the Line—She’s ‘Terrified’ as Fate Hangs in the Balance
Coleen Nolan’s future on ITV’s Loose Women seems uncertain, as the long-standing panelist, now 59, voiced her concerns about technology and AI potentially replacing jobs—even hers. Appearing on Monday’s (October 28) episode with fellow panelists Ruth Langsford, GK Barry, and Myleene Klass, Nolan revealed her growing fear over artificial intelligence’s impact on the job market, sparking a discussion about the risks posed by the evolving technology.
“AI is frightening the life out of me,” she admitted. “We’re all excited about it, but it’s a different story when nobody has a job anymore because AI is doing all of it.” Nolan pointed out the rapid changes in workplaces, saying, “It’s already happening in supermarkets with self-serve stations. I know that’s not AI, but they’re still cutting down on staff because now we can do it all ourselves.” Turning to her co-host Ruth Langsford, Coleen added, “Wait until there are four AIs sitting here instead of us!”
These comments come shortly after Nolan reflected on her 24-year tenure with Loose Women, expressing how deeply she values her role on the show. She admitted she has occasionally considered the possibility of leaving but is committed to staying as long as the program wants her. “I’ll be with Loose Women as long as they want me, or as long as it’s on air, because I love it, and I’d really miss it,” she said in an interview with Woman’s Own. “More than anything else, Loose Women has been the constant in my life for 24 years—why would I want to give that up?”
Nolan’s attachment to the program is evident, but she has also been open about challenges faced by her and other cast members. Increasingly, she says, panelists feel restricted in what they can say on-air due to fears of backlash or even “cancellation.” According to Nolan, “There are certain things you can’t say, and we’re all worried about it.” She acknowledged that she “self-edits” during live broadcasts to avoid controversies, told Liverpool Echo.
Behind the scenes, Nolan explained that the morning pre-show meetings are when the panel truly speaks their minds. “In those meetings, we’re a lot more open about our opinions,” she revealed, adding that if the unfiltered discussions made it to air, “Loose Women would be a completely different show” but would “definitely be taken off air.”
Nolan’s reflections on the pressures of adapting to a more cautious approach come amid her fears that AI could eventually extend its reach to shows like Loose Women. Her concerns about the potential of AI replacing real human voices and interactions are shared by others in entertainment, particularly as the media landscape grapples with technological advancements that impact not only the workforce but also the tone and substance of on-air conversations.
With her candid thoughts on both AI and the limitations placed on discussions in today’s media climate, Coleen Nolan provides insight into the challenges of maintaining authentic conversations in a changing industry. As she continues her role, viewers are left to wonder how shows like Loose Women will evolve and whether the rise of technology could indeed reshape—or replace—the human touch that’s made the program a mainstay for nearly a quarter-century.