Christine McGuinness says it’ll be ‘strange’ to live apart from ex-husband Paddy – as he moves on with BBC publicist

CHRISTINE McGuinness has revealed how she would find it “strange” to live apart from her ex-husband Paddy – as he moves on with his BBC publicist girlfriend. The former couple split four years ago, but have continued to live together in their £2million family home for the sake of their three kids, who are all on the autism spectrum. Christine McGuinness has opened up about how she would feel if her ex-husband moved out of their home one day Credit: Instagram/virginmediatelevision Paddy recently went public with his new romance with BBC publicist Emma Carey Credit: MJ-Pictures.com The former couple sleep in “separate wings” of their Cheshire mansion, as they continue to co-parent their twins Leo and Penelope, 13, as well as nine-year-old daughter Felicity. But after Paddy recently went public with his stunning girlfriend Emma Carey, ex-wife Christine, 38, has acknowledged there will come a day when they no longer live together. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Asked by Virgin Media Television host Lucy Kennedy, 50, about her and her ex-husband’s “current living arrangements”, the Celebs Go Dating star replied: “We were married for a long time. and we’re very fortunate that we do still get on – we have separate wings (in the family home)and we have our own space. “I don’t know anybody that would be so comfortable living with their ex. “He’s been a huge part of my life. I met him at 19. Which was 19 years ago, which is crazy… yeah, half of my life.” Christine then added: “I suppose it will be strange living without him one day. Paddy and Christine first got together in 2007 before their split in 2022 Credit: Getty The former couple continue to live together in their Cheshire mansion for the sake of their kids Credit: Instagram / @mrscmcguinness “But right now, the last three years we’ve been separated and it just works. “We’ve got our own space. We do our own thing. We get on really well and we love our children.” Most read in Showbiz Christine’s comments come just weeks after The Sun revealed that Paddy had found love again with BBC publicist and yoga instructor Emma Carey. The presenter hosts a weekly Sunday show on Radio Two – where Emma works. This is Paddy‘s first public relationship since his marriage split. The Take Me Out star first got together with Christine in 2007, and they tied the knot four years later. However, after 11 years of marriage, the pair revealed in July 2022, that they had gone their separate ways. Comment now