Christine McGuinness’ bombshell: ‘I couldn’t turn down I’m A Celeb’

'It's an opportunity you can't turn down'

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by Millie Payne |
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Looking a vision in an incredible silver gown, TV personality and RHOCheshire star Christine McGuinness was all smiles on the red carpet as she opened up about her future career on-screen.

The 36-year-old – who split from husband Paddy McGuinness in July 2022 after 11 years of marriage – told Closer that she’s trying to ‘say yes’ to more opportunities, even teasing a stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

Discussing the Australia-based ITV series, Christine – who has starred in shows including The Real Housewives of Cheshire and The Games – said, ‘I think it’s one of those things that no one actually wants to do… But I feel like it’s an opportunity you can’t turn down. Do I actually want to go into a jungle and be covered in insects? Not at all!’

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Since going their separate ways, Christine and ex-husband Paddy, 51, have continued to amicably co-parent their three children, twins Leo and Penelope, 11, and eight-year-old Felicity. And Christine also got back on the dating scene earlier this year.

The former beauty queen – who along with her three children is autistic – explained, ‘I think I delayed dating for a long time because of the worries. I wasn’t in any rush at all, but then it just happened – I met somebody on my birthday, we got on really well, kept in touch and then we started dating.’

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‘I’m completely different when I’m comfortable around somebody. I thought the “walking on eggshells” feeling was part of my autism, but I haven’t got that anymore.’

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