In August 2018 she and fellow panellists Linda Nolan, Janet Street-Porter, Linda Robson alongside guest Kim Woodburn caused controversy due to their actions in an on-air argument following a feud between Nolan and Kim Woodburn, which led to the latter leaving the show during an advertisement break. Woodburn, with whom Coleen had an onscreen history of a sour relationship due to comments and claims made from both parties (see "Celebrity Big Brother"), had been invited on the show to reconcile with Nolan and accepted although she claimed it was due to the money. The row led to over 8,000 complaints to Ofcom, with a majority having a focal point on Nolan and her fellow panellists 'bullying Woodburn'. She took a break from "Loose Women" and also postponed her 'Never Too Late' solo concert tour. In her defence, her management company said that she was not strong enough to handle the criticism and it was unknown when she would return but it was assured that she is still a member of the "Loose Women" panel. She returned to the panel on 3 December 2018 and apologised on This Morning in September 2018 if anyone was offended stating that "she wouldn't want to see anybody in that much distress".