Christine McGuinness has admitted she “put off dating for a long time” before finally meeting her new mystery partner.
The mother of three, 36, revealed last month that she has been dating someone since June, after they met on her birthday through mutual friends.
Now, Christine has shared that she was “in no hurry” to start dating again after splitting from her husband Paddy in 2022, and said she is a “completely different” person when she is around someone she trusts.
It comes as her long divorce battle with ex Paddy has finally come to an end, with The Mail exclusively revealing that while Christine will remain in her £2.5million family home in Cheshire, her ex will be able to live there whenever.
Christine said Nearest magazine: ‘I think I put off dating for a long time because of worries.
Christine McGuinness has admitted she “put off dating for a long time” before finally meeting her new mystery partner.
It comes as her long divorce battle with ex Paddy has finally come to an end, with The Mail exclusively revealing that Christine will remain in her £2.5million family home in Cheshire.
“I wasn’t in any rush, but then it happened: I met someone on my birthday, we got along really well, we stayed in touch and then we started dating.” I’m completely different when I feel comfortable with someone.
“I thought the ‘walking on eggshells’ feeling was part of my autism, but I don’t have it anymore.”
Last month, it was reported that Christine and Paddy, who have maintained a strong relationship and still live together with their children, twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and Felicity, seven, avoided a lengthy court battle.
Christine opened up about leaving her ex-husband last month, revealing the moment she met her new special someone and saying 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.
“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.
Last month, Christine revealed she’s dating a new mystery partner, telling Closer magazine that she’s a “completely different” person when she’s around someone she trusts.
‘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.’
The Mail revealed on Wednesday that following the finalization of Paddy and Christine’s divorce, they will both retain their £2.5million home in Cheshire.
Sources close to the former couple said Paddy argued he did not have the money to buy another property as large as the marital home.
They added that Paddy will have access to the property whenever he wants, and Christine’s friends say they are “devastated” because they do not believe she has received a proper settlement from Paddy, who she had been dating since she was in her late teens. adolescence.
Christine was reportedly left “devastated” after Paddy delivered the punchline to her 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 model and presenter married in June 2011 and welcomed twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and Felicity, seven, before separating in 2022.