Christine McGuinness details exactly how she co-parents with ex Paddy with one key rule
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Despite going through a high-profile separation from comedian Paddy McGuinness, TV star Christine has always promised the couple's priority would be their kids. In fact, two-and-a-half years after their separation, Christine and Paddy are still sharing a home and have just enjoyed an "autism-friendly" Christmas with their little ones, twins Leo and Penelope, 11, and Felicity, eight.
On navigating co-parenting during the festive season, Christine shared one key rule that they continue to stick to. The 36 year old told OK!: "It was as normal as possible because our priority will always be the children. We still share our home and together or apart, we'll always try and keep Christmas familiar for the children, because it's all about them.".
Their commitment to their three children's happiness is clearly unwavering as Christine continued: "We have a planner in the kitchen between me, Patrick and the children, with the dates of any events we've got. We put it on there and try not to clash with each other. It's the same with family members coming over," she elaborated.
"We have to plan in advance to make sure no one's clashing and there are not too many people around at once, because it just upsets the children.". In the exclusive chat, Christine also reflected on her journey from reality TV to self-discovery and said she feels like has come a long way since her Real Housewives days, admitting she "wasn't myself at all" and felt "uncomfortable and shy.".
Braving new challenges like Strictly The Real Full Monty in 2021 to strip for charity, and her enlightening 2024 adventure Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales, Christine has embraced personal growth. She viewed Pilgrimage as a transformative experience where she could be her real self, craving more of such authentic experiences.
