Christine McGuinness admits she ‘delayed dating for a long time’ before meeting her new mystery partner – as her toxic divorce battle with ex Paddy finally comes to an end

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 rush’ to start dating again after splitting from her husband Paddy in 2022, saying she is a ‘completely different’ person when she is around someone she trusts.

It comes as her long-running divorce battle with ex Paddy has finally come to an end, with The Mail exclusively revealing that although Christine will remain in their £2.5million family home in Cheshire, her ex will be able to live there whenever he wants.

Christine told me Closer magazine: ‘I think I put off dating for a long time because of the worries.

It comes as her long-running divorce battle with ex Paddy finally comes to an end, with The Mail exclusively revealing that Christine will remain in their £2.5million family home in Cheshire.

‘I wasn’t in a hurry at all, but then it just happened: I met someone on my birthday, we got along really well, kept in touch and then we started dating. I am completely different when I feel comfortable with someone.

‘I thought the feeling of ‘walking on eggshells’ was part of my autism, but I don’t have that 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 seven-year-old Felicity – have avoided a lengthy court battle.

Christine opened up about splitting from her ex-husband last month, revealing the moment she met her special new person and saying she is the ‘calmest she has ever been’.

She began, “I met them on my birthday through mutual friends and we have been dating since June. It’s someone I know. I didn’t think about it at the time, but we kept in touch and it’s so fun and relaxing.’

The TV personality added: “There are no labels and that’s great. Paddy didn’t meet them. It’s still new and early.

‘After being in a relationship in the public eye for so long, I’m not sure I want to make the relationship public. I’ve only ever known what it was like to be in a relationship that’s in public. This is fun.

‘From the start I have been very open and honest about where I am now and they are fine with that.

Last month, Christine revealed she’s dating a new mystery partner, telling Closer Magazine 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 for myself, but when I do it’s wonderful and we laugh a lot.’

The Mail revealed on Wednesday that following the finalization of Paddy and Christine’s divorce, they will both keep their £2.5million Cheshire home.

Sources close to the former couple said Paddy claimed he did not have the money to buy another property as big as the marital home.

They added that Paddy will have access to the property whenever he wants, and friends of Christine say they are ‘devastated’ as they believe she has not received a good settlement from Paddy – who she was already in a relationship with since she was old. teenagers.

Christine was reportedly ‘devastated’ after her Paddy made her the punchline to his jokes in his new stand-up show.

A source told the publication: ‘She was devastated yesterday and was shocked because she was being ridiculous. She didn’t know Paddy would make her the butt of his jokes and was shocked that he did so.’

They added: ‘She was distraught at the idea of ​​people laughing at her. She felt very down about this.’

Christine was reportedly hurt by the public jabs, but vowed to stay focused on her family and career and isn’t interested in outing anyone.

Paddy’s show, which returned after an eight-year hiatus, caused much laughter when he reportedly joked: tonight it’s 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 host continued: “I don’t care how you identify. As far as I’m concerned, you can identify as a cat. Put your litter box in the corner, knock yourself out.

He then took a cheeky swipe at his ex-partner: ‘Tonight, folks, we are all here as human beings with one common goal – and that is to help me pay for my divorce. I’ve had my pants down, me, pants down.’

The model and presenter married in June 2011 and welcomed twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and seven-year-old Felicity, before splitting in 2022.