Christine McGuinness has revealed she's facing an unexpected challenge in her post-separation life - her friends' enthusiastic but unwelcome attempts to play matchmaker. The model and autism campaigner, who separated from television presenter husband Paddy McGuinness in 2022 after 11 years together, says her well-meaning friends are constantly trying to set her up on dates.
'They're always trying to set me up with someone,' Christine confessed during a recent interview. 'I appreciate they're trying to help, but I'm just not interested in dating right now.'
The 35-year-old mother of three, who shares twins Penelope and Leo, 10, and Felicity, 7, with Paddy, has been focusing on her children and career since the separation. All three of her children are autistic, and Christine has become a prominent advocate for autism awareness.
Prioritising Family Over Romance
Christine emphasised that her children remain her absolute priority during this new chapter of her life. 'My focus is completely on my children,' she stated firmly. 'They need stability and routine, and that's what I'm providing.'
The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star has been open about the challenges of co-parenting with Paddy while maintaining an amicable relationship for their children's sake.
Finding Contentment in Single Life
Rather than rushing into new relationships, Christine appears to be embracing her independence. 'I'm actually really happy being on my own,' she revealed. 'I'm enjoying discovering who I am outside of being a wife and mother.'
Her candid comments about resisting pressure to date come as she continues to build her career as a television presenter and autism advocate, recently appearing on shows like Question Time and continuing her documentary work.
While her friends might have good intentions, Christine McGuinness is clearly taking her single status in stride, proving that happiness doesn't always require being part of a couple.
