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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Real reason for Christine McGuinness's toxic fall out with Chelcee Grimes revealed after star grew close to Dan Osborne
IN the scorching heat of a sizzling Ibizan summer back in 2023, Christine McGuinness and Chelcee Grimes couldn't have been closer as they locked lips during a girly holiday with pals. But in a shocking turn of events, just weeks later, Advertisement 12 Christine McGuinness's pals have revealed why she cut ties with Chelcee Grimes Credit: Splash 12 Chelcee and Christine were once inseparable Credit: Instagram 12 The pair grew close while filming ITV's The Games in 2022 Credit: Gary Stone 12 They later shared a kiss on holiday in Ibiza Credit: Splash Those with intimate knowledge of the pair's short-lived but deep bond- which has found itself back in the spotlight this week after Advertisement A source said: 'Christine and The fallout took place in late 2023, a year after they first grew close while filming ITV's The Games, a time when Christine turned to Chelcee for support after 'TOO INTENSE' 'Chelcee had been a rock for Christine after her split from Paddy and they were incredibly close. But while Chelcee was a bit more full on, Christine wanted them just to have fun and thought it was becoming too intense. ' Of course, Advertisement The pair enjoyed a series of nights out on the town in March 2023 and bonded over the end of her marriage to Paddy, while Dan was trying to make things work with his wife While we understand nothing romantic ever happened between them, it's understood they shared a 'flirty' texts where Christine would call him 'D'. It's unclear whether Chelcee was aware of Christine's friendship with Dan, but there is no suggestion it contributed to their fallout. Nevertheless, radio silence followed between Christine and Chelcee after the spat - a s Christine McGuinness is dating women and men and will fly to Ibiza for hot same sex date TIME APART The source adds: 'They both needed a bit of time out to get their heads straight. It's always sad when you're close with someone and then heated words are exchanged, and they were both upset.' Advertisement After a cooling off period, pals say the pair made tentative steps towards repairing things, but ultimately their friendship never recovered. They were in very different places A friend of Christine's 'After taking some time apart they tried to work through it and get their friendship back on track. Christine meant the world to Chelcee,' a pal tells us. 'Unfortunately, things just felt different Since relations soured with Chelcee, Christine grew very close with another female friend, They enjoyed a sunsoaked holiday together in the summer of 2024, even sharing cheeky snaps of them 'playing footsie' on social media. Advertisement 12 The pair posted several cosy snaps on social media from their holidays Credit: Instagram 12 They were also snapped sharing a kiss on the lips at Winter Wonderland Credit: W8 Media 12 The pair pictured competing on the ITV competition series Credit: Rex 12 Stunning Roxxxan grew close to Christine after her fallout with Chelcee Credit: Instagram @mrscmcguinness THE FEUD ESCALATES While the rumour mill went into overdrive, the nature of their relationship was unclear - although reports claimed they were sharing a room during their getaway. Advertisement Chelcee, for one, didn't seem impressed by Christine's new gal pal. That same summer while the blonde was enjoying her care-free break with the striking musician, Chelcee liked a comment from a fan on Instagram, which read: 'Christine is fake as they come, Chelcee deserved so much better. "Christine can keep trying to get attention and fake a new romance." While this was the final nail in the coffin for any chance of Christine and Chelcee repairing things appeared too busy enjoying herself with her new friend to care. And while neither Christine nor Roxxxan addressed speculation that they were romantically involved, Christine confirmed in an interview on Loose Women after the holiday that she was dating. Advertisement CHRISTINE'S CONFESSION With a beaming smile on her face, she told panellist Coleen Nolan: "I am dating with terms and conditions that I am not cooking, that's the number one rule, I'm not doing the cooking it's not for me." Things also appeared to have cooled between Christine and They haven't been seen in public together since late 2024, and although they haven't unfollowed each other on social media, they haven't posted any snaps on holidays or nights out. Fast forward to today, and sources close to Christine tell us she isn't romantically involved with anyone right now - at least not seriously. Christine feels like a weight has been lifted off her shoulders A pal tells The Sun 'She's actually free and single and she is happy that way at the moment,' a friend of the blonde mum-of-three tells us. Advertisement And while Christine recently caused a headache for Channel 4 bosses when she 12 Christine recently opened up about her sexuality on the How To Fail podcast Credit: You Tube/ How To Fail with Elizabeth Day 12 Christine split from Paddy McGuinness early in 2022 Credit: Getty 12 Christine leaned on her friendship with Dan Osborne after her split from Paddy 12 Dan and Christine pictured on a night out in 2019 Credit: James Curley Advertisement FINALLY FREE 'Christine feels like a weight has been lifted off her shoulders since she did that interview,' a pal reveals. 'The chat was always scheduled to promote her joining Celebs Go Dating, but when she pulled out of the show, she decided to go ahead with the podcast appearance anyway. 'Her sexuality has been whispered about for years and she was fed up of it. She wanted to talk about it on her terms in a space where she felt safe. Now she has, she feels liberated and more confident than ever.' In the hour-long chat, Christine told presenter and broadcaster Elizabeth that she has dated both men and women since her teens, and revealed husband Paddy always knew she also liked girls. Who is Chelcee Grimes? Find out more about the woman Christine grew close to Chelcee was born in 1992 in Merseyside, England She began her career as a singer and songwriter, with a record deal aged 18 Chelcee has written for the likes of Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Olly Murs and The Saturdays She has also played professional football for for Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Tranmere Rovers and Fulham. Chelcee is also a presenter, fronting the BBC's coverage of the Women's World Cup, as well as Match of The Day As well as appearing on The Games, she also starred on the reality show Freeze The Fear with Wim Hof She said: 'It shouldn't matter somebody's gender. It never mattered to me, which was why once me and my ex-husband were separated and I met people, I didn't properly date. Advertisement 'It was more like blurred the lines of friendships for me, that was normal. It felt comfortable because I'd done that as a teenager and I, as a teenager, I dated both men and women. My ex-husband knew. My family knew. It was never a secret for me.'' BYE BYE BOYS Although Christine refuses to put a label on her sexuality, instead preferring to call herself a 'free spirit', sources claim she has privately told pals that she can't ever see herself dating a man again. 'She didn't say this publicly on the podcast, but Christine has made no secret to her nearest and dearest that she believes she will only date women in the future. 'She's only ever had one serious relationship with a man, and that was the man she married, Paddy, but she prefers dating women because she feels more of an emotional connection with them. 'She still finds men physically attractive, but for her it goes deeper with a woman, almost on a spiritual level. Advertisement 'Obviously, things can always change and you never know who will come into your life, but her friends have said they would be very surprised if Christine ever settled down with a bloke again.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Inside Christine McGuinness' fall-out with Chelcee Grimes after the footballer branded her ‘fake' in feud
Christine recently opened up about dating men and women hitting out Inside Christine McGuinness' fall-out with Chelcee Grimes after the footballer branded her 'fake' in feud Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHRISTINE McGuinness was branded "fake" by ex-pal Chelcee Grimes after the pair fell out following their close friendship. It's been revealed how Christine, 37, got "incredible close" to footballer Chelcee, 33, before splitting from husband Paddy, 51, in 2022. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Chelcee liked a comment branding Christine 'as fake as they come' Credit: Getty 5 She also blasted her former pal for 'copying her' Credit: Splash 5 The two women were previously incredibly close Credit: Instagram Despite their once tight bond, the two women are thought to have "little to no contact" these days. They suddenly unfollowed each other on social media in 2023. And last year Chelcee teased a new romance on Instagram before liking a damning comment about Christine. It read "Christine is fake as they come, Chelcee deserved so much better. "Christine can keep trying to get attention and fake a new romance." The former pals met while taking part in ITV's The Games in 2022 - months before Christine and Paddy announced their shock split. Last year Christine revealed she is currently celibate - but Chelcee, who also previously abstained from sex, blasted her for "copying" her. Writing on Instagram she said of Christine: "Honestly just gotta laugh at this point. Copies everything I do." Christine recently opened up about having relationships with both men and women. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, Christine said: "It shouldn't matter somebody's gender. Christine McGuinness struts in barely there bikini after quitting Celebs Go Dating "It never mattered to me, which was why once me and my ex-husband were separated and I met people, I didn't properly date. 'It was more like blurred the lines of friendships for me, that was normal. "It felt comfortable because I'd done that as a teenager and I, as a teenager, I dated both men and women." Last month Christine, who shares twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and 11-year-old Felicity with Paddy, made the decision to quit Celebs Go Dating after flying to Ibiza for filming. 5 They met on ITV show The Games Credit: Shutterstock
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Christine McGuinness' fall-out with Chelcee Grimes after the footballer branded her ‘fake' in feud
CHRISTINE McGuinness was branded "fake" by ex-pal Chelcee Grimes after the pair fell out following their close friendship. It's been revealed how 5 Chelcee liked a comment branding Christine 'as fake as they come' Credit: Getty 5 She also blasted her former pal for 'copying her' Credit: Splash 5 The two women were previously incredibly close Credit: Instagram Despite their once tight bond, the two women are thought to have "little to no contact" these days. And last year Chelcee teased a new romance on Instagram before liking a damning comment about Christine. It read "Christine is fake as they come, Chelcee deserved so much better. More on Christine McGuinness "Christine can keep trying to get attention and fake a new romance." The former pals met while taking part in ITV's The Games in 2022 - months before Christine and Paddy announced their shock split. Last year Writing on Instagram she said of Christine: "Honestly just gotta laugh at this point. Copies everything I do." Most read in Showbiz Christine recently opened up about having Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, Christine said: "It shouldn't matter somebody's gender. Christine McGuinness struts in barely there bikini after quitting Celebs Go Dating "It never mattered to me, which was why once me and my ex-husband were separated and I met people, I didn't properly date. 'It was more like blurred the lines of friendships for me, that was normal. "It felt comfortable because I'd done that as a teenager and I, as a teenager, I dated both men and women." Last month Christine, who shares twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and 11-year-old Felicity with Paddy, made 5 They met on ITV show The Games Credit: Shutterstock 5 Christine split from Paddy months after the show Credit: WireImage
