Christine McGuinness reveals her chiselled abs in barely-there bikini as she admits it's 'back to reality' after family holiday with her ex husband Paddy and their children
The doting mum-of-three has been soaking up the sun with her ex husband Paddy McGuinness, their twins Leo and Penelope, and daughter Felicity, as well as her mother.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, 37, took to her Instagram on Sunday clearly feeling a case of the holiday blues, telling her fans she was back on home turf.
In the sizzling slew of snaps, Christine wore a plunging black bikini which left little to the imagination.
She posed poolside in the skimpy swimwear, showcasing her gym-honed frame.
Model Christine appeared in good spirits as she lapped up the shining sun rays.
She also showed off her incredibly toned back muscles in a snap which saw her getting out of the water.
The TV personality then made her way down to the beach, grinning from ear to ear as she carried a playful pink doughnut-shaped rubber ring.
Christine playfully shared that despite the fact she posted some holiday pics, her day was looking quite different.
She wrote: 'Feels like the sunshine was forever ago already! Back to reality with… 3 suitcases of washing, the big shop, 3 exhausted but very happy children.'
'Now I'm low-key searching for a little adults-only holiday… Deserved, right?'
Christine's ex Paddy showcased his ripped physique as he celebrated his 52nd birthday during the lavish family holiday this week.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, the comedian and presenter flaunted his chiseled abs as he posed shirtless in the mirror for a selfie in his lavish hotel in Mallorca.
The father of three appeared elated as he celebrated the special day alongside his children sharing snaps with his cake and presents.
Paddy holidayed with his ex wife Christine as they posed alongside airport staff ahead of the trip in another snap. Christine and Paddy announced their split in 2022 but have continued to co-parent and live together for the sake of their three children, who are all autistic.
Alongside his post, he penned: 'Just got back from a glorious five days in the sunshine. My kids made birthday gifts, we had lots of lovely food, drink and a tan that would make @jamie.redknapp proud!
'Met some wonderful families at @zafirohotels and had a belting, relaxed time. Big shout out to the mighty @manairportuk in particular Samantha Richardson and Jane McBride.
'Two wonderful ladies who made a last minute check in stress free. They put all our kids at ease. ❤️
'The lanyard scheme worked both at Manchester and Palma coming back. ✈️ Back home now, chippy tea and an early night for everyone!!!'
It comes after Celebs Go Dating scenes aired on Monday night showing clear signs that Christine wanted to leave the programme.
The TV personality, who announced she had quit the show in May, appeared visibly uncomfortable during the mixer when the celebs were tasked to pick someone to take to Ibiza in the hope they would get closer.
But all seemed too much for Christine as she insisted on 'taking a minute' outside with her fellow co-star Kerry Katona.
She panicked: 'I need a minute, I can go for a minute can't I? I don't want to just take someone away.
'How can I go abroad with someone I've just met? This is just not normal.'
When it was announced she would appear on the show, it was revealed that Christine would be up for dating both men and women on the show.
Christine revealed it felt 'too soon' for her to date so publicly following her divorce from ex-husband Paddy.
She had already flown to Ibiza to begin filming the series with the rest of the cast but told fans she was 'returning home to her family' after having a change of heart.
Revealing the news on Instagram, she said: 'I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention is brings is just too soon for me.'
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