Christine McGuinness hits back over Paddy's 50th as he tells who made him feel 'most loved' on his birthday

Christine McGuinness "spilled the tea" as she hit back at claims over where she was when her ex-husband Paddy turned 50. The Top Gear host marked his fifth decade on Monday (August 14) and had given fans a glimpse into his pre-birthday celebrations over the weekend.

Taking to Instagram, Paddy shared how he managed to get a celebration in early with some pals which he has said made him feel 'loved and spoiled'. In one snap, the Bolton-born star could be seen sitting in between a number of his female friends in some psychedelic outdoor seating area.

He was then seen beaming for the camera with a cocktail in hand as he posed by some golden balloons spelling out his age before taking a snap of his friends making themselves at home in a cosy-looking bed. They then went on to do bit more drinking and marked the occasion with a stylish cake complete with '50' candles.

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But as well as having a pre-celebration for his big birthday, Paddy also headed off to Nottingham where he watched his friend Vicky McClure tie the knot. The Line of Duty actor said 'I do' with film director Johnny Owen in her home city of Nottingham several years after her Wales-born partner popped the question at the city's Wollaton Park.

"What a weekend," Paddy started the caption of his post to his two million followers. He went on: "Felt very loved and spoiled. Started off with a pre 50th, 50th with an amazing bunch of people who’ve supported and helped me throughout my career. The presenter then added: "Then onto celebrating the wedding of @vicky.mcclure and @jonathanowen71 in Nottingham! Congratulations to the loveliest couple ever and thank you to the