Coleen Nolan's son Jake Roche's music career was going from strength to strength after topping the UK charts and going on tour with Ed Sheeran, but he is now back at home claiming Universal Credit Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Coleen Nolan's son, Jake Roche, 31, once looked set for stardom as he travelled the globe with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande , but he now finds himself living back home with his mum on Universal Credit .
Little over 10 years has passed since Jake's dreams were coming true when he pipped some of the worlds biggest names to number one in the UK charts with his pop-rock band Rixton releasing 'Me and My Broken Heart'. But the singer who was briefly engaged to Little Mix's Jesy Nelson has seen his fortunes dwindle in recent years, reports The Mirror . He initially looked to be following in the footsteps of his dad, Shane Richie who plays Alfie Moon in Eastenders , having starred as Isaac Nuttall in Emmerdale in 2010 before leaving to form a band two years later.
In an interview with The Times, he said the band first found fame in the US, saying: “We kicked off big time in America. We hung around with Biebs (Justin Bieber) a fair bit." As well as becoming pals with US stars, his band also signed to renowned record label Universal Music, but one day, his fortunes suddenly began to change.
He said: "My calendar was blocked out every sin.