Paddy McGuinness gave a very frank verdict on his new exercise regime as he took a breather. In a video showing the Bolton funnyman lying down, he told fans that had joined a Pilates class and it had turned out tougher than he had imagined.
12.04.2023 - 13:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Paddy McGuinness may now be known for being a TV presenter but he has revealed his little-known job before finding fame. The Bolton-born star rose to fame with the help of his pal Peter Kay, who invited him to appear in his programmes That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.
But taking to social media earlier this week, Paddy said it was 'mind blowing as he revealed what he used to do for work as he appeared to show his support for the junior doctors' strike. Around 50,000 junior doctors in England are walking out of their jobs until Saturday (April 15), demanding pay rises in line with inflation.
A new campaign from the British Medical Association says junior doctors starting work in hospitals earn £14.09 per hour in their basic pay packet – which does not include additional payments for weekend or overnight pay. The union claims junior doctors in England have seen a 26 percent real-terms pay cut since 2008/09 because pay rises have been below inflation.
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It is asking for a full pay restoration that the Government has said would amount to a 35% pay rise – which ministers have said is unaffordable. Paddy was keeping up with the strike action on the news as he took a picture of his TV screen in his Cheshire home and posted it to Twitter.
It is then when the 49-year-old revealed how he used to earn a similar sum in his job before his comedy and TV career. "I’m shocked Junior Doctors are on a £14 hourly wage?" he started his post. "I find that mind blowing, considering I wasn’t far behind that teaching Boxercise classes in the early noughties."
Paddy then added: "Are you shocked by this? The Dr’s pay that is, not the
Paddy McGuinness gave a very frank verdict on his new exercise regime as he took a breather. In a video showing the Bolton funnyman lying down, he told fans that had joined a Pilates class and it had turned out tougher than he had imagined.
Christine McGuinness was being inundated with compliments as she showed how her new brand can take busy mum's from working at home to the school run. The mum-of-three showed off her gym-honed figure as she promoted her new new fashion brand, We Are H-E-R, which specialises in ASD-friendly clothing.
Former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness was in a 'no likey' state of mind as he had a rant while sharing a glimpse into home life. the Top Gear and A Question of Sport presenter said "state of it" as he tackled leaves blighting the outside of his home.
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! fan favourite Scarlette Douglas thanked fans for their support as she underwent an MRI scan after suffering an injury this weekend. The TV presenter, who was recently slated to be replacing Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain, injured herself ahead of Soccer Aid, which is taking place in June.
Paddy McGuinness looked worlds away from his usual self in a new throwback snap of himself with long hair on Instagram, leaving fans in shock. The Top Gear host, 49, looked completely different in the picture he shared on his social media, and his followers couldn't believe it was him.
Christine McGuinness has responded to a fan who told her she looks more 'comfortable' since she shared that she had been diagnosed with autism. The model told her fans that she had received the diagnosis, aged 33, in November 2021.
Fans of Liam Payne and Tommy Fury were sent into a frenzy yesterday as the duo hinted they could be facing off in a boxing ring – but it turns out the pair are going to be taking part in a different kind of match. It has now been revealed that the two stars will compete on the football field as part of the Soccer Aid 2023 lineup.
Tommy Fury and Liam Payne sent the internet into a frenzy when they appeared to hint that they would be going head-to-head in the boxing ring. On Wednesday (April 12), Manchester boxer and former Love Island star Tommy and former One Direction singer Liam both shared a nose-to-nose promo picture of themselves in what fans thought could be a fight poster.
Christine McGuinness has said she 'doesn't know life without Paddy' as she opened up about her split. The model and the Top Gear host announced back in July that they had separated after 15 years together.
Almost a year after she and ex-husband Paddy announced the breakdown of their marriage, Christine McGuinness has insisted she's still not ready to plunge into the dating pool. Speaking to OK! at the Me, My Autism & I exhibition at the gallery@oxo in London, the mother-of-three, 33, admitted she still can't picture how life will transpire without her comedian other-half by her side. "I was talking to my friends about it [dating] earlier and actual dating sounds awful anyway for anybody, but [especially] for an autistic person who doesn’t really like people," she admitted.
Comedian Lee Mack has joked he is representing “every overweight dad” who is “deluded” about their level of football skills at Unicef’s event Soccer Aid.The 54-year-old actor, also known for his Not Going Out BBC series, is returning to the football charity match to play with World XI FC, the team who have won the game for four consecutive years. Lee said: “I’m there to represent every overweight dad who’s deluded and thinks he’s good.That’s what I represent. “And no one does that better than me.
Christine McGuinness has opened up on her plans to get back into the dating scene after splitting with her ex Paddy McGuinness after 11 years together.
The judges of Celebrity Bake Off were left in stitches after Paddy McGuinness accidentally made a rude showstopper for his bake.The 49 year old Top Gear presenter was intending to make a sweet replica of Barrow Bridge Chimney, which is a historic landmark of his hometown of Bolton, but it came out looking rather phallic. Paddy told judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith: “What I was looking to do is give you Bake Off’s biggest erection - and I feel as though I have achieved that.” Earlier on as he made his dessert, Paddy had realised its phallic resemblance, and when his biscuit collapsed, he quipped: “A shaft has collapsed…story of my life.” Loose Women's Coleen Nolan, who is also appearing on the show, didn't miss an opportunity to dig him out, as she peered at his creation and said: "What the hell is that?" Paddy replied only half-joking as he said: "That's nice isn't it? That's encouraging.
Paddy McGuinness is still residing with his ex-wife, Christine, nine months after their surprising separation, but he is finding it difficult since Christine is leading an entirely separate life from him.
Comedian Paddy McGuinness is set to have a meltdown on this Sunday night’s episode of Celebrity Great British Bake Off. After watching his cake completely collapse in the oven, the 49-year-old has to start his baking all over again. The epic gingerbread fail is followed by bleeped out swearing, with some of the cake even ending up on the floor in bits.
Paddy McGuinness will be seen in meltdown as he heads into The Great British Bake Off tent. Four more famous faces will be seen on Sunday night (April 9) putting their baking skills to the test on the charity spin-off of the Channel 4 show.
Paddy McGuinness announced he and Christine McGuinness were separating in July last year - and after opening up about experiencing homesickness, the Top Gear star is said to be "struggling". The 49 year old previously discussed being away from his family, as he continues to live with his estranged partner, 35, and their three children - Penelope and Leo, nine, and Felicity, seven. And now a source has told OK! that the aftermath of the split is "hitting Paddy hard", with Christine being busy with her career projects.
Bolton-raised telly favourites were reunited as they watched Bolton Wanderers' 4-0 triumph over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium. Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay were cheering in the stands as their heroes lifted the Papa John’s Trophy.
Paddy McGuinness has broken his silence on his split from wife Christine, 35, almost nine months on from the shock separation as he admits he is suffering from 'homesickness.'
Paddy McGuinness had a 'belter of a day' as he saw his cousin get married. The Top Gear and Question of Sport presenter looked dapper in his suit and tie as he beamed alongside his cousin Lucy and her new wife.