Christine McGuinness has opened up about life after her split from comedian Paddy, admitting she has found single life ‘lonely’ at times.
The model and TV star, 37, who finalised her divorce from the Top Gear host, 52, last year after 11 years of marriage, spoke candidly about adjusting to her new reality.
Christine revealed that she’s still finding her feet when it comes to dating again and discovering more about her sexuality, saying the past year has been one of self-reflection and growth.
The mum-of-three who, describes herself as a ‘free spirit’ and has dated male and females since she was 15, previously stated that gender does not matter to her.
Earlier this year, she appeared on Celebs Go Dating in a bid to put herself back out there and explore new connections.
However midway through filming she quit the show as she wanted to ‘go home to her children.’
Christine McGuinness has opened up about life after her split from comedian Paddy admitting she has found single life ‘lonely’ at times
The model and TV star, who finalised her divorce from the Top Gear host last year after 11 years of marriage, spoke candidly about adjusting to her new reality
Despite trying to put herself out there, Christine remains single as she recently opened up about how ‘hard’ it was.
Speaking at the Attitude awards in London on Wednesday she told The Sun: ‘It is hard because I’d love to be dating.
‘I do get lonely I think that’s why I struggle at events, especially at the last few I’ve been to I’ve really struggled.’
She added: ‘You get to the point where you go “I might as well go home now” but it must be really fun if you are there with someone you love.’
During her time on Celebs Go Dating, in a rare moment, viewers saw Christine open up about her ex-husband Paddy’s ‘mistakes,’ as she claimed ‘the trust was broken’ in their marriage.
She explained: ‘When I met my ex-husband, he wasn’t as known as what he is now. I was 19 when I met him. I went to an event where I was modelling.
‘My ex-husband was there, someone introduced us. We had a laugh and kept in touch.’
When asked by the experts if she fancied Paddy, Christine replied: ‘Yeah, I did. He had a cheeky charm, he made me laugh.’
Speaking at the Attitude awards in London she revealed that since splitting fro her 11 year marriage, she has struggled, found being single hard and feels lonely at times
Earlier this year, she appeared on Celebs Go Dating in a bid to put herself back out there and explore new connections
However midway through filming she quit the show as she wanted to ‘go home’ to her three children – twins Leo and Penelope, as well as Felicity – who she shares with Paddy
She also described meeting Paddy as ‘perfect timing’ and said it was ‘an easy relationship.’
The pair, who wed in 2011, have three children – twins Leo and Penelope, as well as Felicity.
The experts then asked Christine about the breakup, to which she replied: ‘Anyone can make mistakes, but I think the trust was broken.’
‘I’ll always love him, he’s the father of my children and I think he’s the only man that I’ll ever love.
‘A lot of people make mistakes and mess up, and when you’re in a couple who is quite well known in the industry, obviously then everyone knows your business.’
