Christine McGuinness offers fresh update on life since Paddy McGuinness split as he's given demand

Christine McGuinness has given a fresh insight into life following her split from her husband Paddy McGuinness. The former couple announced they had separated "a while ago" back in July last year after speculation grew over their relationship status.

Christine, 35, and Pa ddy, 49, confirmed the end of their marriage to their fans and followers on July 22 in a joint statement which they shared on social media. They said: "We hadn't planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify.

"A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children. 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."

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The former couple, who share twins Leo and Penelope and youngest daughter Felicity added at the time: "We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted and unnecessary intrusion into our private life. Although we work in the public eye we ask kindly if you could respect our wishes for privacy on this matter. We’ll be making no further comment. Loads of love. Paddy & Christine."

Christine has since spoken openly how she’s making co-parenting work with Top Gear star Paddy, who she married in 2011 after meeting him at 19, which includes them still living together in their Cheshire home and said that she doesn't feel like a single mum yet because nothing has