Christine McGuinness was getting cozy with Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington after the Pride of Britain Awards last week, where they also posed for a selfie together.
The model and TV personality, 36, was seen outside London’s Grosvenor House hotel chatting with the newly single dancer, 29.
The snaps of the couple together come as her ex-husband Paddy left her feeling “devastated” by making her the punchline to his jokes on his new stand-up show.
The former Top Gear presenter, 51, wasted no time criticizing Christine just minutes into the opening night of their Nearly There tour in Blackburn, following their split in 2022.
Christine looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to Kai, who recently split from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova, at the star-studded event before heading home in two separate taxis.
Christine McGuinness was getting cozy with Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington after the Pride of Britain Awards last week, where they also posed for a selfie together.
The model and TV personality, 36, was seen outside London’s Grosvenor House Hotel chatting to the newly single dancer, 29, before posing for a selfie (spot)
A spectator told him the sun: “Kai was a true gentleman and waited until she was safely in a taxi home and gave her a friendly kiss on the cheek to say goodbye.”
They then smiled together in a selfie from the night as she looked glamorous in a strapless silver dress.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Christine for comment.
It comes as Christine was reportedly left “devastated” after her ex-husband Paddy made her the punchline of his jokes on his new stand-up show.
A source told the publication: “Yesterday she was devastated and horrified to be a laughingstock, she didn’t know Paddy was going to make her the butt of his jokes and was shocked he did.”
They added: ‘She was distraught at the thought of people laughing at her. She felt very depressed about this.
Christine was reportedly hurt by the public jabs, but vowed to remain focused on her family and career and is not interested in speaking ill of anyone.
Paddy’s show, which returned to hosting after an eight-year hiatus, sparked laughter when he reportedly joked: Tonight is all about love and respect. Lots of love in this room. I don’t care what race you are, what religion, what your sexuality is.’
The TV presenter continued: ‘I don’t care how you identify. You can identify as a cat, for all I care. Put your litter tray in the corner and knock yourself out.
Then he dealt a brutal blow to his ex-partner: ‘Tonight, friends, we are all here as human beings with a common goal: to help me pay for my divorce. I have lowered my pants, me, my pants lowered.
The snaps of the couple together come as her ex-husband Paddy left her feeling “devastated” by making her the punchline to his jokes on his new stand-up show (seen in 2021).
Christine was reportedly hurt by Paddy’s public jabs (seen) but has vowed to stay focused on her family and career and is not interested in speaking ill of anyone.
Christine looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to Kai, who recently split from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova (seen together), before heading home in two separate taxis.
The Radio 2 presenter who was married to Christine for 11 years and is preparing to do a charity bike ride for Children In Need finished with: “I’m thinking about getting Children In Need to do a bike ride for me next year , or Come to a bedroom in Bolton to film me.
MailOnline has contacted Christine and Paddy’s representatives for comment.
The model and presenter married in June 2011 and welcomed twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and Felicity, seven, before separating in 2022.
She still resides in her £4million Cheshire home, and her high-profile divorce is being handled by Harbottle & Lewis lawyer Catherine Bedford.
And while Paddy appears to be holding on to their split, Christine has seemingly moved on.
During an appearance on Loose Women in August, Christine happily announced that she had started a new romance, but remained tight-lipped about the details, as she revealed her “number one rule”.
She declared: ‘I’m dating! With terms and conditions. But rule number one is that I don’t cook.
Christine was diagnosed with autism in 2021 and struggles with food-related sensory issues, but explained that she had spoken to her new partner about his preferences before their date.
She said: “I’m dating, everything is new, but we talked a lot before our first date and I explained to him that I don’t want to go to a restaurant or go out to eat.”
Breaking into excited laughter, he concluded: “It’s new, it’s exciting, it’s pretty… that’s all I want to say!”
Speaking to the crowd at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall, the Bolton native said: “Tonight, friends, we are all here as human beings with a common goal: to help me pay for my divorce.”
During an appearance on Loose Women in August, Christine happily announced that she had started a new romance, but remained tight-lipped about the details.