Christine McGuinness says she's 'exhausted' but 'very happy' after spending Christmas Day with ex Paddy
26.12.2023 - 21:13
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Christine McGuinness has told fans she feels 'exhausted' but 'very happy' after spending Christmas with her children and her ex Paddy McGuinness. The pair have spent the festive season together to celebrate with their three children - twins Penelope and Leo and youngest daughter Felicity - despite splitting up last year.
The former couple confirmed their separation in July 2022 by issuing a joint statement on social media. They said at the time "a while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children. This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children."
Christine, 35, and Top Gear star Paddy, 50, continue to live in their Cheshire mansion together to co-parent, despite their break-up. Ahead of the big day, Christine told Closer all about their situation as they looked to make the festive season the best they can for their kids.
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She said: "Of course me and Paddy will be spending Christmas together because we still live in the same house. I think we've got to move on, but for now, it works for the children. We both go in and out and we've got a schedule we try to stick to and a routine for the kids."
The parents, who married in 2011 after meeting at 19, still remain close - with the former Phoenix Nights star even giving Christine updates on his dating life. Speaking to reality star Vicky Pattison on her The Secret To podcast, Christine shared: “We talk an awful lot and we’re very