Christine McGuinness has undergone a significant transformation in recent years following her separation from TV personality Paddy McGuinness. She now identifies as a “five-star lesbian” and has embraced a new chapter in her life. The couple, who were married for 11 years, shocked the public when they announced their split in 2022. Despite the end of their marriage, Christine and Paddy continue to co-parent their three children: twins Penelope and Leo, aged 13, and Felicity, aged 10. They still live together, though the divorce has been described as “toxic.”
Christine has expressed a desire to find a “wife,” but she emphasizes that any future relationship would be more about celebrating love rather than legal formalities. Recently, she has been linked to Nicola Adams, a 43-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing contestant. The two were spotted together at the DIVA Awards, sparking speculation about a potential romance. However, neither has confirmed the relationship.
Who is Christine McGuinness dating?
Christine was recently seen with Nicola Adams, a former Strictly Come Dancing star, at an LGBTQ+ event. According to the Daily Mail, the pair appeared to be a couple, although no official confirmation has been made. Nicola, who previously dated Ella Baig for seven years, split from her partner last year. The two share a son, Taylor Nate, born via IVF in July 2022.
In an interview with The Sun, Nicola admitted that her girlfriend’s career as an OnlyFans model had an impact on their relationship. While she respected what Ella did, she couldn’t deny the effect it had on them. Nicola made history in 2012 by winning the first-ever Olympic Women’s Boxing Gold Medal, earning herself an OBE. Since then, she has appeared on various TV shows, including Gladiators, Strictly Come Dancing, and Celebrity Gogglebox.
A close friend of Nicola’s told the Daily Mail that she and Christine would make a good match, as both are recovering from long-term relationships and have children.
Who has Christine McGuinness dated before?
After her split from Paddy, Christine was spotted with Chelcee Grimes, 33, while on vacation together. Although the pair never confirmed their relationship, it reportedly ended by summer 2024. Chelcee later introduced a new partner, with a caption suggesting a subtle dig at Christine. According to The Mirror, Chelcee also responded to a fan about the split, stating, “No. I had enough of being a secret after nearly 2 years.” Christine did not comment on the post but has since spoken about living a “double life” when it comes to dating.
On the It Started With A Kiss podcast, Christine said, “My family, my kids, my home is up there and then I come to London… I can work, have fun… and I don’t need to worry about everything.” She added that eventually, her partner would ask, “When am I going to meet the kids?” Christine is always upfront about her boundaries.
In 2024, MailOnline reported that Christine went on a trip with rapper Roxxxan, 33, but it was unclear if they were romantically linked. Christine has not officially confirmed any of her relationships, likely to keep her dating life separate from her family life. She shared on the podcast, “I’ve never gone too serious with anybody in the industry; it’s always been more of a fun fling type thing. I’ve spent time with a lot of women in sport. I’ve spent time with women in music. I’ve spent time with actresses.”
What happened between Christine and Paddy McGuinness?
In 2022, Christine and Paddy announced the end of their 11-year marriage after enduring a “very difficult time.” The couple met in 2007 through a mutual friend and quickly fell in love. Paddy proposed to Christine on Christmas Eve three years later, and they married in 2011 at Thornton Manor in Cheshire, with Rick Astley performing at the wedding.
In 2018, pictures emerged of Paddy arm-in-arm with Nicole Appleton, which deeply upset Christine. She recalled feeling sick to her stomach upon seeing the images. Three years later, the couple revealed that all three of their children were diagnosed with autism. They documented their journey in a series called Our Family and Autism. Christine was also diagnosed with autism and released another documentary, Unmasking My Autism, in 2023.
Christine has clarified that her sexuality was not the reason for the split. Paddy was aware of her relationships with women from the beginning and was “fine with it.” After their separation, they discussed what they were comfortable with and how much they wanted to share, as neither wanted to wake up to news of the other on the front page of a newspaper. Now, three years later, Christine says she doesn’t need to know what Paddy is doing, and he doesn’t need to know about her. Their lives remain separate outside the home.
