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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Christine McGuinness reveals 'exhausting' fight for her children after Paddy divorce
Christine McGuinness admits the fight to create a more accepting and understand world for her three autistic children is incredibly tough, but she's not prepared to give up until things change Christine McGuinness received her autism and ADHD diagnosis four years ago and has since become a fierce advocate for other neurodiverse families. The former Pilgrimage star, who separated from her comedian husband Paddy McGuinness in 2022, says she'll never stop fighting to make the world a better place for people like her and three autistic children, twins Leo and Penelope, 12, and eight-year-old Felicity. Speaking exclusively to OK!, 37-year-old Christine said: "I try not to look too far ahead because it upsets me. I have to separate being a carer and a mum. I'll take my emotions out of it as a mum, and become a carer. I've got to make sure my children have help and support, and help people understand the need to be patient, to celebrate and support them. I'm not the only autistic mum with autistic children — there are thousands of families with exactly the same fears." Christine is currently working with home builders Barratt Redrow, who have committed to building 100 new accessible and inclusive play areas every year. 'I'm raising three children to one day live without me, and those are three children I can't live without, and that breaks my heart. But it's what makes me keep going and keep fighting. I feel extremely fortunate that I can try and help make changes that other people don't even think about. 'As a mum of three autistic children I know the struggle of trying to find places that are suitable for them. Not just suitable because of what there is to play with, but spaces where they feel safe, wanted and understood." Heartbreakingly, Christine said she feels like a "failure" when she's not able to give her autistic children the same experiences as some other families. "You feel like a failure when you're not getting your children out and about enough, and your children aren't picking up social cues, and learning to play with others and communicate." Christine first spoke out about her experiences in the BBC documentary she made with her then husband Paddy, titled Paddy And Christine McGuinness: Our Family And Autism, and delved into the subject further in Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism. Her overall goal, she says, is to spread awareness, increase education and, ultimately, make the world a more accepting place for every neurodiverse child and adult. "As a parent you do anything to support them so they can grow up as independent as possible," she added. "You'll always find a brick wall that you want to bash down and you get to a point where you're exhausted – but the fight for your children never, ever stops." UK housebuilder Barratt Redrow has committed to delivering up to 100 new accessible and inclusive play areas a year, ensuring play for all children is the standard, not the exception. Find out more at
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Christine McGuinness gives candid update on relationship with ex-husband Paddy after her 'fun fling' with famous soap star was revealed
Christine McGuinness gave an update on her relationship with husband Paddy after it emerged the star enjoyed a 'fun fling' with a leading soap actress was revealed. The former beauty queen, 37, set the record straight during a candid chat with Amy Hart 's Mum's Club podcast. 'I thought that going on Celebs Go Dating I would be fine. I'm ready to date. I'm completely ready to date,' she told. Discussing the reality of co-parenting with Paddy, 51, after the couple parted ways in 2022, Christine told: 'I've been separated from my ex husband for three years. We get on really well. 'We still live at home together, but of course, I want some adult company. I can't just sit and be with children all day, every day. 'I like that time out - being away from home when I'm working - but I haven't got that time out being away from home not working and just enjoying some adult company. 'I haven't had that, so I got the opportunity and thought, You know what? Why not? I understand myself, so I'll be fine. 'I'll manage it and it was just a step too far.' 'I found it quite overwhelming, so I listened to myself and I'm really, really proud that I recognised how I felt... 'I went home to my children after two weeks. I was supposed to do 10 weeks of filming - and I'd done two weeks - and I'm really, really proud of myself that I did what was right for me.' She added: 'If something doesn't feel right for you, physically, mentally, emotionally, it's okay to leave. 'That's something I tell my children quite a lot, because being autistic, you can stay and do what other people want you to do. 'I think it's really, really important to know that you can leave the party, you can leave the job, leave the event, you can leave the relationship at any time.' It was recently reported that the mother-of-three had a 'fun fling' with a soap actress at an awards ceremony back in 2023, following her split from ex-husband Paddy. The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has previously been in relationships with men. According to The Sun, she and Christine allegedly 'exchanged messages in the days after they met' after 'partying hard' together. A source told the publication: Christine was single at the time and they really enjoyed the evening of the awards bash. 'There was a strong chemistry between them and they shared some messages but it never went any further after that.' Their relationship was said to have happened less than a year after her split from Paddy, 51. They announced their split in July 2022 after 11 years of marriage. The former couple share three children, including 11-year-old twins Penelope and Leo and seven-year-old Felicity. MailOnline contacted Christine's representatives for comment at the time. Christine was previously linked to former footballer Chelcee Grimes, 33, after they were pictured passionately kissing. Despite their fondness for each other after meeting on ITV 's The Games, Chelcee and Christine are reportedly no longer friends following an 'explosive row' over the nature of their relationship. Chelcee, who has also previously romanced former Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson, grew close to Christine following the TV star's split from husband Paddy. The pair met on ITV show The Games in 2022 and grew close the following year, which saw them kiss while on holiday in Ibiza. Christine, whose three children are all autistic, also attended Winter Wonderland with Chelcee and they were seen kissing in a picture shared to Snapchat. Chelcee and Christine have enjoyed several holidays together in recent years, having jetted off to the likes of Santorini, Croatia and Greece on girls' trips with friends. Sources close to the pair said Chelcee was there for Christine following her divorce to Paddy, which the glamour model described as one of the worst times in her life. Their close friendship reportedly ended, with the pair unfollowing each other on Instagram, and Christine recently went onto appear on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating, which she filmed for two weeks before quitting. In June, Christine explained to Elizabeth Day on her podcast, that Paddy and family have known about her sexuality since she was little and it was 'never a secret'. She opened up about how she was dating women, including one two-year 'situationship', before she met Paddy, and admits she wants a connection for herself and not a step-parent for her children. She told the broadcaster: '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. '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.' When asked if she has a label for her sexuality, Christine said she has thought about it but would consider herself more of a 'free spirit'. When asked about labels, Christine explained: 'No and again, I've thought about it. A lot of people always ask me, are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Are you what? Is this a phase? 'I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. 14/15 was probably when I had my first kisses with, with both, and I never felt it was anything different or a big deal. 'Then I think where I grew up, everyone was kind of just there for a good time.' Christine explained that before Paddy she did date women and her longest relationship latest around two years.
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Christine McGuinness gives update on relationship with husband Paddy after fling with soap star is revealed
CHRISTINE McGuinness has opened up about her relationship with ex Paddy - and the affect joining Celebs Go Dating had on her. Mum-of-three Christine spoke to Amy Hart 's Mum's Club podcast and revealed: "I thought that going on Celebs Go Dating I would be fine. I'm ready to date. I'm completely ready to date. 6 6 "I've been separated from my ex husband for three years. We get on really well. "We still live at home together, but of course, I want some adult company. I can't just sit and be with children all day, every day. "I like that time out - being away from home when I'm working - but I haven't got that time out being away from home not working and just enjoying some adult company. "I haven't had that, so I got the opportunity and thought, You know what? Why not? I understand myself, so I'll be fine. "I'll manage it and it was just a step too far." The alum continued: "I found it quite overwhelming, so I listened to myself and I'm really, really proud that I recognised how I felt... "I went home to my children after two weeks. I was supposed to do 10 weeks of filming - and I'd done two weeks - and I'm really, really proud of myself that I did what was right for me." She added: "If something doesn't feel right for you, physically, mentally, emotionally, it's okay to leave. "That's something I tell my children quite a lot, because being autistic, you can stay and do what other people want you to do. "I think it's really, really important to know that you can leave the party, you can leave the job, leave the event, you can leave the relationship at any time." Christine McGuinness had 'fun' fling with top soap actress after pair met at awards ceremony following split from Paddy Paddy and Christine announced they had separated in 2022 after 15 years together. The pair still live together for the sake of their children, despite the split. Christine spoke out about her sexuality for the first time recently, revealing she has dated both sexes since she was a teen. The Sun revealed her fling with a leading soap actress earlier this month. Their encounter came in 2023, the year after Christine split from her ex-Top Gear host husband, Paddy McGuinness, 51. The well-known actress, whom we are not naming, has previously been in relationships with men. Months after their marriage ended, Christine was pictured kissing singer Chelcee Grimes, 33. It has been revealed how Christine got "incredibly close" to footballer Chelcee before splitting from husband Paddy, 51. Yet the songwriter's recent fallout with pal Christine recently came to light, with the real reason for the pair's toxic spat revealed. The former couple have since disconnected on social media. Paddy and Christine first met through a mutual friend in 2007, when she was 19 and he was 33. In 2020, she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD after spending the majority of her life confused as to why she acted differently from everyone else growing up. Since then, the TV star has been raising awareness for it through interviews, television shows and public speaking. 6 6 6 6 Christine on Celebs Go Dating Christine walked away from Celebs Go Dating after admitting she wasn't ready to date in the public eye In May 2025 Christine announced she had left the show after becoming overwhelmed with the attention on her love life and missing her family. In a statement, Christine said: ' I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me. 'They've said the door is always open for me, which I'm so grateful for, but for now I'm returning home to my family.' A Celebs Go Dating spokesperson added: 'We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency.'
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Christine McGuinness looks stunning in tight crop top as she heads to the shops after fling with soap star is revealed
CHRISTINE McGuinness oozed glam in a tight-fit green top as she ran errands in Cheshire. The Real Housewives of Cheshire alum opted for the figure-hugging vest which flashed her curves and clung to her toned stomach paired with linen trousers. 6 6 6 Christine, 37, threw a red holdall over her shoulder and carried a dark jacket in her hand as she took a stroll in the sunshine. The mum of three pulled on a pair of sunglasses and padded around in a pair of trainers after parking up her car. The ITVBe star looked happy and carefree after The Sun revealed her fling with a leading soap actress this month. SOAP STAR FLING We exclusively reported how Christine and the actress exchanged messages in the days after but their brief romance quickly fizzled out. Their encounter came in 2023, the year after mum-of-three Christine split from her ex-Top Gear host husband, Paddy McGuinness, 51. A source said: 'Christine was single at the time and they really enjoyed the evening of the awards bash. There was a strong chemistry between them and they shared some messages but it never went any further after that.' The well-known actress, whom we are not naming, has previously been in relationships with men. Christine spoke out about her sexuality for the first time last month, revealing she has dated both sexes since she was a teen. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, she said: 'I'm at the point where I think I've got a nice balance of going, 'Yeah I date women and so what? What's the big deal?' 'But also knowing I don't have to go into big, massive detail about it either. Christine McGuinness dazzles in bright blue bikini as she shrugs off quitting Celebs Go Dating after just a week 'A lot of people ask me, 'Are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Is this a phase?'. 'I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. 'When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. I never felt it was anything different or a big deal.' MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN Christine split from Paddy after 11 years of marriage. Paddy McGuinness' TV Timeline 2000-2001 - Phoenix Nights 2004 - Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere 2005 - Max & Paddy's The Power of Two 2008-2010 - Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure 2010-2019 - Take Me Out 2011 - 71 Degrees North 2013 - Your Face Sounds Familiar 2015 - Benchmark 2017-2018 - The Keith & Paddy Picture Show 2019 - Celebrity Juice 2019-2022 - Top Gear 2019-2022 - Catchpoint 2021-2022 - I Can See Your Voice 2021-2023 - A Question of Sport 2024 - Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping 2024-2025 - Inside The Factory 2023-2025 - Tempting Fortune They announced their split in July 2022, days after Christine revealed in an interview with The Sun on Sunday's Fabulous magazine that they were going through a 'very, very difficult time'. The pair still live together in their £6.5million Cheshire mansion for the sake of their children, despite the divorce. Months after their marriage ended, Christine was pictured kissing singer Chelcee Grimes, 33. It has been revealed how Christine got "incredible close" to footballer Chelcee before splitting from husband Paddy, 51, in 2022. Yet the songwriter's recent fallout with close pal Christine recently came to light, with the real reason for the pair's toxic spat revealed. Chelcee and close pal Christine also then disconnected on social media. Previously, Chelcee was spotted liking a damning social media 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. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Christine McGuinness is seen for the first time since her 'fun fling' with a leading soap actress was revealed as she puts on a busty display in a tight green tank top
Christine McGuinness cut a cheerful figure on Wednesday as she was seen for the first time since her 'fun fling' with a leading soap actress was revealed. The TV personality, 37, was sure to turn heads as she put on a busty display in a tight green tank top while running errands in Cheshire. Making the most of the sunshine, Christine happily showed off plenty of skin in the form-fitting top, which she teamed with a pair of khaki trousers and white trainers. Accessorising her off-duty look, the blonde beauty added a bright pink handbag and dark shades, while also carrying a khaki jacket should the weather take a turn. Christine appeared in great spirits as she flashed a dazzling smile amid the latest revelations about her love life. It was recently reported that the mother-of-three had a 'fun fling' with a soap actress at an awards ceremony back in 2023, following her split from ex-husband Paddy. Christine McGuinness cut a cheerful figure on Wednesday as she was seen for the first time since her 'fun fling' with a leading soap actress was revealed The TV personality, 37, was sure to turn heads as she put on a busty display in a tight green tank top while running errands in Cheshire The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has previously been in relationships with men. According to The Sun, she and Christine allegedly 'exchanged messages in the days after they met' after 'partying hard' together. A source told the publication: Christine was single at the time and they really enjoyed the evening of the awards bash. 'There was a strong chemistry between them and they shared some messages but it never went any further after that.' Their relation was said to have happened less than a year after her split from Paddy, 51. They announced their split in July 2022 after 11 years of marriage. MailOnline contacted Christine's representatives for comment at the time. The former couple share three children, including 11-year-old twins Penelope and Leo and seven-year-old Felicity. Christine was previously linked to former footballer Chelcee Grimes, 33, after they were pictured passionately kissing. Making the most of the sunshine, Christine happily showed off plenty of skin in the form-fitting top, which she teamed with a pair of khaki trousers and white trainers The stunner flaunted her ample cleavage in the tiny green top Accessorising her off-duty look, the blonde beauty added a bright pink handbag and dark shades, while also carrying a khaki jacket should the weather take a turn The reality star ensured she stayed hydrated as she sipped on water during the sunny outing The stunner ensured she looked and smelled good amid the outing She was all smiles as she climbed into her huge Land Rover Defender Christine appeared in great spirits as she flashed a dazzling smile amid the latest revelations about her love life Despite their fondness for each other after meeting on ITV's The Games, Chelcee and Christine are reportedly no longer friends following an 'explosive row' over the nature of their relationship. Chelcee, who has also previously romanced former Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson, grew close to Christine following the TV star's split from husband Paddy. The pair met on ITV show The Games in 2022 and grew close the following year, which saw them kiss while on holiday in Ibiza. Christine, whose three children are all autistic, also attended Winter Wonderland with Chelcee and they were seen kissing in a picture shared to Snapchat. Chelcee and Christine have enjoyed several holidays together in recent years, having jetted off to the likes of Santorini, Croatia and Greece on girls' trips with friends. Sources close to the pair said Chelcee was there for Christine following her divorce to Paddy, which the glamour model described as one of the worst times in her life. Their close friendship reportedly ended, with the pair unfollowing each other on Instagram, and Christine recently went onto appear on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating, which she filmed for two weeks before quitting. In June, Christine explained to Elizabeth Day on her podcast, that Paddy and family have known about her sexuality since she was little and it was 'never a secret'. Christine reportedly had a 'fun fling' with a leading soap actress at an awards ceremony back in 2023, following her split from ex-husband Paddy, 51 The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has previously been in relationships with men (Christine's ex Paddy pictured in January) She and Christine allegedly 'exchanged messages in the days after they met' after 'partying hard' together (Christine pictured at the Pride Of Britain Awards in 2023) Christine was previously linked to former footballer Chelcee Grimes, 33, after they were pictured passionately kissing (pictured together) She opened up about how she was dating women, including one two-year 'situationship', before she met Paddy, and admits she wants a connection for herself and not a step-parent for her children. She told the broadcaster: '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. '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.' When asked if she has a label for her sexuality, Christine said she has thought about it but would consider herself more of a 'free spirit'. When asked about labels, Christine explained: 'No and again, I've thought about it. A lot of people always ask me, are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Are you what? Is this a phase? 'I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. 14/15 was probably when I had my first kisses with, with both, and I never felt it was anything different or a big deal. 'Then I think where I grew up, everyone was kind of just there for a good time.' Christine explained that before Paddy she did date women and her longest relationship latest around two years.
