Christine McGuinness has opened up about her Christmas plans with ex-husband Paddy McGuinness, revealing they will spend the day together as a family to avoid upsetting their three children. The couple, who announced their separation in July 2022 after 11 years together, continue to live in the same house and co-parent amicably.
The 36-year-old ITV star told Woman's Own that they aim to keep Christmas 'quiet' and 'like a normal day but with presents' because their children can get overwhelmed with changes. Christine and Paddy share twins Leo and Penelope, 11, and eight-year-old Felicity, all of whom are on the autism spectrum.
Despite their divorce, the former couple still resides together in their family home. Paddy previously told the Mirror that visitors would not know they were separated, as they get on well and co-parent effectively. Both have started dating others, but they remain supportive and respectful of each other's private lives.
Christine, diagnosed with autism in 2021, began dating this year and met someone on her birthday in March. She said they are taking things slowly and have no plans to introduce him to her children or ex-husband anytime soon. Paddy, meanwhile, has tried dating but says he is currently happy being single.
