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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Christine McGuinness makes shock return to Celebs Go Dating after quitting dates with men and women
CHRISTINE McGuinness made a shock return to Celebs Go Dating last night, just weeks after quitting the show. The cast got glammed up to reunite for the series' finale in London last night. 5 Christine McGuinness surprised her co-stars as she returned to Celebs Go Dating Credit: Instagram / annawilliamsonofficial 5 Christine looked in good spirits as she returned to the , Credit: Instagram / annawilliamsonofficial 5 The model quit the show after becoming 'overwhelmed' with the attention Credit: Channel 4 Model and TV personality A insider told The Sun: "Christine's return was kept top secret from everyone, so they were all so excited to see her come back. "The cast were really sad when she quit the show, even though they totally supported and understood her reasons, so it was great to see her come back. "She started the journey with them all, so it was the perfect end that she got to finish the series with them too. READ MORE ON CELEBS GO DATING "Christine may not have found love on the show, but she seemed really happy and in a great place. "Leaving the show was the right decision for her but she loved being back in the mix without the pressure of having to actually date on camera." The Sun has contacted a rep for the show for comment. The celebrities looked in good spirits as they partied the night away. Most read in News TV Christine - who was married to comedian Paddy , 51, until their - looked stunning in a purple low cut asymmetric dress and silver heels. She joined the likes of former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, Love Island 's BOND WITH DAN Christine's outing comes after her How Christine McGuinness & Dan Osborne 'comforted each other' amid marriage breakdowns, had hotel meet & flirty nickname We reported how the pair previously comforted each other with their respective marital struggles and sent flirty texts. Model Christine said A pal told The Sun: 'Dan and Christine have known each other for years. 'Their friendship goes as far back as 2019, when Jac was heading Down Under to the I'm A Celeb jungle, when they had a brilliant night out at a fund-raising gala in London. 'They stayed in touch sporadically and would bump into each other at events and their messages got pretty flirty. 'Some were seen by mutual friends. 'She would call him 'D' in texts and it became an open secret among their circles. 'There is no suggestion anything sexual happened, but it's fair to say there was a spark between them.' Former Towie star Dan is adamant nothing happened romantically between the pair, even suggesting that the text messages between them were 'deep fakes or AI' when asked. A pal said: 'Dan is devoted to Jacqueline and would hate for any suggestion of impropriety. 'Of course, it's possible for a man and woman to be mates.' Despite this, Dan has reportedly sent – with whom he's trying to to – after the news broke. CGD EXIT The Sun revealed that model left the E4 show after becoming "overwhelmed" with the attention on and missing her family. In a statement, Christine said: 'I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me. 'They've said the door is always open for me, which I'm so grateful for, but for now I'm returning home to my family.' Christine and her ex, comedian Paddy McGuiness announced they had separated in 2022 after 15 years together. The couple first met through a mutual friend in 2007, when she was 19 and he was 33. Two years later, he popped the question and they married in 2011 at Merseyside's Thornton Manor Estate. 5 It comes after her close connection with married TV star Dan Osborne Credit: instagram/@jacjossa 5 Christine and Paddy McGuiness announced they had separated in 2022 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Christine McGuinness says she's dated girls since she was a teenager and her sexuality ‘is not a secret'
Before quitting Celebs Go Dating The Sun revealed that Christine was open to dating 'both men and women' OPENING UP Christine McGuinness says she's dated girls since she was a teenager and her sexuality 'is not a secret' CHRISTINE McGuinness has revealed how she has dated girls since she was a teenager. Christine, 37, who was married to TV presenter Paddy McGuinness for 11 years, also stated that her "sexuality is not a secret". 5 Christine McGuiness has opened up about her sexuality Credit: The Mega Agency 5 The star revealed she has dated girls since she was a teenager Credit: Instagram 5 Christine was married to Paddy McGuinness, with who she shares three kids Credit: Getty The busy mum-of-three, who split from Paddy in 2022, has opened up about previous relationships she has had with women. She also revealed how her family and her ex-husband have always been aware of her sexuality. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, Christine said: "It shouldn't matter somebody's gender. It never mattered to me, which was why once me and my ex-husband were separated and I met people, I didn't properly date 'It was more like blurred the lines of friendships for me, that was normal. "It felt comfortable because I'd done that as a teenager and I, as a teenager, I dated both men and women. "My ex-husband knew. My family knew. It was never a secret for me.' When asked if she has a label for her sexuality, Christine said considers herself a "free spirit'. Explaining more to the podcast host Elizabeth Day, she said: "I've thought about it. A lot of people always ask me, are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Are you what? Is this a phase? "I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. "When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. 14/15 was probably when I had my first kisses with, with both, and I never felt it was anything different or a big deal. Christine McGuinness is dating women and men and will fly to Ibiza for hot same sex date "Then I think where I grew up, everyone was kind of just there for a good time." Asked about her past relationships with women, Christine revealed: "My longest was two years before I met my ex-husband and then I've had really, really lovely long situation shifts where we purposely haven't put a label on anything', she added. "But my experiences with women have been lovely and It's not like women are better or worse. "It's simply that the connection for me is different. I need a connection now. I need something different." 5 Christine recently quit Celebs Go Dating Credit: Channel 4 QUITTING CELEBS GO DATING Last month, Christine shocked fans when she revealed she had quit Celebs Go Dating. The star had jetted off to Ibiza, and had already started filming with fellow celebrities like Kerry Katona, when she walked away. In a statement, Christine said: 'I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me. 'They've said the door is always open for me, which I'm so grateful for, but for now I'm returning home to my family.' A Celebs Go Dating spokesperson added: 'We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency.' Celebs Go Dating's resident sexpert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn spoke to The Sun after Christine's exit. She told us: 'Her situation outside of the show is very complex so we will focus on helping her gain clarity about what she wants to do moving forward and build confidence in dating again. 'As a dating expert, I admire Christine for putting her wellbeing first. 'Opening up to love on such a public platform isn't easy, and it's incredibly brave to recognise when the timing isn't right.' She added: 'The door remains open, and we'd welcome her back with open arms when the moment feels right for her.' When Christine signed up for Celebs Go Dating earlier this year it was revealed she was "open to dating both men and women".
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Christine McGuinness says she's dated girls since she was a teenager and her sexuality ‘is not a secret'
CHRISTINE McGuinness has revealed how she has dated girls since she was a teenager. 5 Christine McGuiness has opened up about her sexuality Credit: The Mega Agency 5 The star revealed she has dated girls since she was a teenager Credit: Instagram 5 Christine was married to Paddy McGuinness, with who she shares three kids Credit: Getty The busy mum-of-three, who split from Paddy in 2022, has opened up about previous relationships she has had with women. She also revealed how her family and her ex-husband have always been aware of her sexuality. Speaking on the How To Fail podcast, Christine said: "It shouldn't matter somebody's gender. It never mattered to me, which was why once me and my ex-husband were separated and I met people, I didn't properly date 'It was more like blurred the lines of friendships for me, that was normal. Read More on Christine "It felt comfortable because I'd done that as a teenager and I, as a teenager, I dated both men and women. "My ex-husband knew. My family knew. It was never a secret for me.' When asked if she has a label for her sexuality, Christine said considers herself a "free spirit'. Explaining more to the podcast host Elizabeth Day, she said: "I've thought about it. A lot of people always ask me, are you a lesbian? Are you bisexual? Are you what? Is this a phase? Most read in Celebrity "I've always been quite a free spirit. I think that's the only word I would put on it. "When I was a teenager, I'd dated boys and girls. 14/15 was probably when I had my first kisses with, with both, and I never felt it was anything different or a big deal. Christine McGuinness is dating women and men and will fly to Ibiza for hot same sex date "Then I think where I grew up, everyone was kind of just there for a good time." Asked about her past relationships with women, Christine revealed: "My longest was two years before I met my ex-husband and then I've had really, really lovely long situation shifts where we purposely haven't put a label on anything', she added. "But my experiences with women have been lovely and It's not like women are better or worse. "It's simply that the connection for me is different. I need a connection now. I need something different." 5 Christine recently quit Celebs Go Dating Credit: Channel 4 QUITTING CELEBS GO DATING Last month, Christine shocked fans when The In a statement, Christine said: ' 'They've said the door is always open for me, which I'm so grateful for, but for now I'm returning home to my family.' A Celebs Go Dating spokesperson added: 'We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency.' Celebs Go Dating's resident sexpert She told us: 'Her situation outside of the show is very complex so we will focus on helping her gain clarity about what she wants to do moving forward and build confidence in dating again. 'As a dating expert, I admire Christine for putting her wellbeing first. 'Opening up to love on such a public platform isn't easy, and it's incredibly brave to recognise when the timing isn't right.' She added: 'The door remains open, and we'd welcome her back with open arms when the moment feels right for her.' When Christine signed up for Celebs Go Dating earlier this year it was revealed 5 INSTAGRAM Christine McGuinness – ME + the SEA are a match made in paradise ¿¿ – Ive had the most beautiful time staying at @mesitges @me_by_melia This was my first visit to Barcelona! Falling asleep listening to the waves has been dreamy, I absolutely loved it , #AD – Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Christine McGuinness reveals she's QUIT Celebs Go Dating just days after jetting to Ibiza to film reality show
CHRISTINE McGuinness has walked away from Celebs Go Dating after admitting she's not ready to date in the public eye. Tonight, 7 Christine McGuinness has quit Celebs Go Dating Credit: Channel 4 7 The reality star says she has struggled with the attention on her love life Credit: Channel 4 7 Christine released a statement on Instagram tonight Credit: Christine McGuinness In a statement, Christine said: ' dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me. 'They've said the door is always open for me, which I'm so grateful for, but for now I'm returning home to my family.' A Celebs Go Dating spokesperson added: 'We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency.' READ MORE ON CELEBS GO DATING Last week, pals told The Sun she was looking forward to moving on and potentially finding love again. A source said: 'Christine has been through so much but she's ready to move on. 'When she signed up to Celebs Go Dating the production team were told she was open to dating women as well as men. 'Taking part in a TV show about finding love is all new for Christine but she's just having fun and is enjoying herself.' Most read in Reality However those close to A friend added: 'Christine has decided that some things are important for her to keep private. Christine McGuinness shows off incredibly toned body as she strips down to a bikini ahead of Celebs Go Dating 'She thought signing up to Celebs Go Dating was a good idea at first but now she feels overwhelmed by the attention. 'Christine has stepped away from the show and they have been really supportive of her and her decision. 'Her wellbeing was their main priority and Christine is looking forward to getting home to be with her family.' Paddy and Christine announced they had separated in 2022 after 15 years together. 7 Christine had a change of heart and wants to keep her love life private Credit: Mark Hayman - Fabulous 7 She is going through a divorce from husband Paddy Credit: Getty The couple first met through a mutual friend in 2007, when she was 19 and he was 33. Two years later, he popped the question and they married in 2011 at Merseyside's Thornton Manor Estate. When they made their split public, they released a statement and said they had made the 'difficult decision to separate' and added: '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. 'We'll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together.' 7 The door has been left open for her return Credit: Splash 7 Christine has returned home to her family Credit: Instagram
