Christine McGuinness take sly dig at ex-husband Paddy as she reveals reason why she now wants to date women
The model and TV star, who has joined an all-star line-up on E4's Celebs Go Dating, split from the TV presenter in 2022.
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Christine, 37, says of dating after parting from Paddy, 51: 'I describe my sexuality as being a free spirit.
"Now I'm enjoying spending time with women.
"I can just have a deeper connection with a woman.
"I like someone who knows what they want and isn't playing games.'
Christine had already confirmed that, for the past three years, she has only been involved with women, reportedly including rapper, model and DJ Roxxxan, and singer Chelcee Grimes.
Talking yesterday in You magazine about her sexuality, which she refuses to put a label on, she says: 'My ex-husband knew about it from when we first met and was fine with it.'
Christine, who has three children with former Take Me Out host Paddy, is one of eight celebs in the show, which starts on August 11.
Dating coach Paul C Brunson presides over events along with sex guru Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn.
But she quit the show after just a week when she realised the process was too intense for her.
The other daters are Love Islander Olivia Hawkins, Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, The Chase brainbox Mark Labbett, S Club singer Jon Lee, comedian Donna Preston, Made in Chelsea's Sam Prince and Too Hot to Handle hunk Louis Russell.
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