Christine McGuinness revealed the only thing that put her off dating when she became single after splitting from Paddy while attending the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday night.
The model, 36, dazzled on the red carpet in a strapless silver dress at the event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the event, Christine opened up about dating and revealed that the only thing that made her hesitant to start again was that no one she knew had any good stories about it.
She split from her husband Paddy, 50, in 2022, and admitted she will “never get married again” after their divorce, although it was amicable.
On dating after his autism diagnosis, he said: ‘I only started dating this year after I put it off for a long time due to worries.
Christine McGuinness revealed the only thing that put her off dating when she became single after splitting from Paddy while attending the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday night.
The model, 36, dazzled on the red carpet in a strapless silver dress at the event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
“I was scared to hear other people’s stories as I hadn’t heard many good dating stories so I wasn’t in a rush to do it.”
However, he recently revealed that he has been “dating a mystery partner since June.”
On the red carpet, she also spoke about co-parenting with Paddy, saying: “Co-parenting is good, we’re both really busy so we try to get in and out whenever we can.”
‘There are times when we are together at home and times when it’s just me and times when it’s just him. It’s pretty much how it’s always been!’
They share children, twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and Felicity, eight.
Opening up about her split from her ex-husband in September, Christine revealed the moment she met her new special someone and said she’s “calmer than ever.”
She began: ‘I met them on my birthday through mutual friends and we’ve been dating since June.
‘It’s someone I know. I wasn’t thinking about anything at the time, but we kept in touch and it’s very nice and relaxed.’
The TV personality added: “There are no labels and that’s what’s been amazing.” Paddy hasn’t met them. It’s still new and in its infancy.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the event, Christine opened up about dating and revealed that the only thing that made her hesitant to start again was that no one she knew had any good stories about it.
She split from her husband Paddy, 50, in 2022, and admitted she will “never get married again” after their divorce, although it was amicable.
Of dating after her autism diagnosis, she said: “I started dating this year after I put it off for a long time due to worries.”
She added: “I was scared to listen to other people’s stories as I hadn’t heard many good dating stories so I wasn’t in a rush to do it.”
On the red carpet, she also opened up about co-parenting with Paddy, saying: “Co-parenting is good, we’re both really busy so we try to get in and out whenever we can.”
Christine and Paddy share children, twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and Felicity, eight.
Opening up about her split from her ex-husband in September, Christine revealed the moment she met her new special someone and said she’s “calmer than ever.”
She began, “I met them on my birthday through mutual friends and we’ve been dating since June.”
She looked incredible at the event where she posed up a storm
“Having been in a public relationship for so long, I’m not sure I want the relationship to be public. I’ve only known what it was like to be in a public relationship. This is nice.
‘I’ve been very open and honest from the beginning about where I am and they are okay with that.
‘I feel like I’m in good company. I don’t have much time to myself, but when I do it’s lovely and we laugh a lot.’
Earlier that week, the model posted a series of photos, including two of her looking cozy with fellow model and musician DJ Roxxxan, 33, which came after they enjoyed a holiday together in Spain.
Speaking about being single again, Christine said: “I’ve managed to avoid dating my whole life.” I haven’t done any of the applications. I didn’t date anyone even when I was a teenager. In every romantic relationship there has always been someone I have met.
‘First I had to be very happy and be good with myself. I love that I learned to love myself first because no matter what it will be an experience.
“Whether it goes well or badly, I always know that I am fine on my own.”
The annual Pride Of Britain Awards return for their 25th edition, with Ashley Banjo and Carol Vorderman returning as co-presenters.
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks will be on hand to host the red carpet, while GK Barry will host online content in his own bar during the event.
The former couple can be seen in 2019.
The ceremony, which has taken place since 1999, honors the achievements of truly remarkable people from across the UK and from all walks of life, nominated by members of the public.
After a shortlist has been drawn up from thousands of entries, Pride of Britain’s panel of judges chooses the winners.
Before the ceremony, the King and Prime Minister Keir Starmer led tributes to the nation’s unsung heroes.
The King called them “the best” of us, while Sir Keir said: “They embody all that is good about Britain.”