Christine McGuinness says her sex life is 'depressing' after Paddy split

25 April 2024 , 08:22

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Christine McGuinness says her lack of sex life is ‘depressing’ and reveals celibacy is ‘not a choice’ (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Sexy Fish Manchester)

Christine McGuinness has confessed that her lack of a sex life feels 'depressing' following her split with husband, Paddy.

The model and TV star, 36, ended her marriage with Paddy, 50, in 2022 after eleven years of marriage and now the mum-of-three says she remember the last time she got it on. Despite describing her sex life as grim, Christine isn't ready to move on just yet and isn't eager to jump into anyone else's bed.

The blond beauty still lives in the same house as ex-husband Paddy, despite their split. The parents decided to remain under the same roof for the sake of their three children, who are all autistic.

Speaking about her love life and living situation, Christine has said: "It's just where I am at in my life right now: I want to focus on me. I’m also quite realistic about what I can and can’t do. I don’t want to put myself in a position where I’m spending time with someone and it may develop into a relationship and I’m not quite ready for that.”

Christine has opened up about her sex life (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)

Christine and Paddy split in 2022 (GC Images)

The mum-of-three added: "I met my ex-husband when I was 19. I’ve been separated for two years and never had time for myself. I’m not in a big rush.” It comes after Christine made it clear that she isn't willing to dive back into the dating pool - despite separating from Paddy.

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Speaking to the Loose Women panel last month, the former beauty queen explained that she was keen to stay single when she was asked about updates on her love life. "It's important for me to take this time to be with me", she highlighted after spending more than a decade with Paddy.

Christine referred to her autism diagnosis which was made official in 2021 after years of uncertainty and she has since been focused on raising awareness around the spectrum condition. She told the panel: "I’m still getting to know me as I was diagnosed only a few years ago", Christine stated, underlining the huge impact of a late diagnosis on an individual's day-to-day. "I want to spend time with my children. I just want to be with me, I’ve always been a loner, I quite like being in my own company."

Christine and Paddy first met at the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament in 2007, when the former was only 19-years-old, embarking on a romantic relationship two years later and walking down the aisle in June, 2011. The pair decided they to go their separate after eleven years of marriage in July, 2022, with the Top Gear host staying silent about the split for several months before finally speaking up.

Susan Knox