Christine McGuinness has revealed that taking part in a BBC Two pilgrimage in North Wales helped her conquer a deep-seated fear of dying. The 36-year-old model and television personality, who shares three children with ex-husband Paddy McGuinness, said the experience taught her to live in the moment.
Appearing on The One Show, Christine explained that the fear had been keeping her awake at night. 'It was not being so scared of dying any more, that was something that was really keeping me awake at night,' she said. 'I've got three young children... it was really taking over my mind.'
The star, who has been open about her autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia diagnoses, said the journey helped her embrace the present. 'Whilst I was on Pilgrimage, I learned to live in the moment and enjoy the present, and just embrace the right now,' she added.
Christine was joined by other celebrities including Michaela Strachan, Spencer Matthews, and Amanda Lovett for the series 'Pilgrimage: The Road through North Wales', which follows the path of Celtic saints to Bardsey Island.
The mother of three has been candid about her personal struggles, including developing anorexia at age eight and her autism diagnosis in 2021, which she described as a 'huge relief'. She and Paddy McGuinness separated in 2022 after 11 years of marriage but continue to co-parent their children.
