Christine McGuinness posts emotional message after ex Paddy swaps numbers with female fan

Christine McGuinness has made her comeback to social media just days after her ex-husband Paddy McGuinness was reportedly seen swapping numbers with a fan following their divorce last year.

Model Christine, 37, took to Instagram to share an emotional and poignant post about her three children, who are all autistic, as she gushed about spending quality time with her youngsters and how much being a mother means to her.

The proud mum-of-three, who shares twins Penelope and Leo, 12, and youngest daughter Felicity, with ex-husband Paddy, told her fans her family was celebrating a very special birthday as her youngest turned nine-years-old.

In a sweet video, Christine shared adorable moments and memories of Felicity as she marked her ninth birthday. Alongside the post, she gushed about how kind and caring her youngest daughter is and just how incredibly strong their bond is.

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"Felicity. My baby girl is 9 and on the most magical date of all - 09-09-2025," Christine penned. "There are no words, no quotes, no captions that could ever capture her soul.

"Felicity dreams big, feels deeply, loves hard, lives freely and somehow seems aligned beyond her years. She has the biggest heart, the fiercest spirit, and she’ll always stand for what she believes in (and convince everyone else too!).

"Her humour, her wisdom, her energy - they’re rare, and I’m in awe every day. Sometimes I wish the world could see the universe my Felicity shows me. My youngest, my wildest baby G. The most amazing magic for my twins and for me. Happy 9th Birthday, my baby girl. I love you, to the moon and stars and back."

Christine's emotional post comes after her ex-husband Paddy was spotted mingling with fans as he seemingly embraces life after his marriage breakdown.

The 52-year-old Take Me Out star had just wrapped up his lively School Disco DJ set at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford when a brunette admirer approached him.

“Paddy was in good spirits after his set, and was happily chatting to his guests when the female fan approached for a photograph,” a source told The Sun. “Paddy was happy to oblige and the pair continued to chat for a few minutes before she suggested they swap numbers.”

The two reportedly exchanged details before he returned to work, but the fan later reappeared backstage.

“She sat at a table nearby in Paddy’s eye line, she definitely wanted him to notice her again,” the insider said. “Her friend was also chatting with one of Paddy’s guests, so Paddy eventually pulled up a chair beside her and they enjoyed another chat, they seemed to have plenty to talk about while enjoying some drinks.”

Last month, Christineand Paddy were all smiles as they holidayed with their three children – despite reportedly finalising their divorce in July last year.

The couple continue to navigate co-parenting since their marriage ended, taking their children away for a wholesome family holiday. Christine revealed after the trip that she had a “heart and camera roll full of memories and milestones”.

The model and comedianannounced their split in July 2022and Christine has explained their decision to stay living under the one roof is to provide stability for their kids.

The sun-filled trip, which also included Christine’s mum Joanne Martin, created mixed emotions for the former couple, a source told The Mirror.

“It’s really tricky for them because there’s still hurt there. They were married for a long time, but they’re prepared to do things like that solely for the sake of the kids,” the source said.

"They’re a bit like brother and sister now – there’s absolutely nothing romantic and they can irritate each other, but they’ll do anything to make their children happy. They both know that when one of them is away, the kids really miss them. So if they want a proper holiday with them, it makes sense to go as a family, even if they’re not going as a married couple.”

Our insider added that spending time together on holiday creates some poignant feelings as they get to grips with their new reality.

“A holiday is especially bittersweet for them,” the source said. “Because, of course, when you’re on a family holiday all together like that, which is how things would’ve been when they were married, it brings up memories and makes them think of how things used to be. She knows she’s made the right decisions and wouldn’t change that, but she can’t help but remember all the good times.”

Christine’s posts on social media came shortly after viewers saw her open up during her short-lived stint on Celebs Go Dating about what went wrong with Paddy, who she met when she was 19 and married in 2011.

Speaking to the show’s experts about who initiated the split, she revealed, “Anyone can make mistakes, but I think the trust was broken.”

She also said, “I’ll always love him – he’s the father of my children and I think he’s the only man who 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.”

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