Christine McGuinness says 'it feels like a dream' as she shares update on dad's addiction recovery

Christine McGuinness has shared a fresh update on her dad's addiction recovery as she told fans 'it feels like a dream'. The model and TV personality took to Instagram to share a sweet snap with her dad a few months after revealing he is now clean and in recovery.

Christine, 36, previously opened up to fans to share how her dad Johnny's heroin addiction stretched back four decades – and that every time she saw him she thought it would be the last. Sharing a post to Instagram in February, the mum-of-three reminisced over past memories with her dad and shared a picture of them now, with him looking healthier and happier than ever.

The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star wrote: "For all the times I’ve said what I thought was our last goodbye, today was the best hello. My dad is the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever seen him, my dad is off heroin. I never thought I’d say those words.”

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Christine continued: “If you love someone in recovery, never lose hope, it’s never too late. My dad is 62, he’s been an addict for four decades and now he’s a big strong 16st man!" She then concluded: "Dad, I am so proud of you."

Showing support to his ex, Paddy McGuinness was among the hundreds sending Johnny well wishes. The former Top Gear host said: “His belly is everything! Good lad J," to which Christine responded with red hearts.

Now, the mum, who shares twins Leo and Penelope and Felicity with Paddy, has shared a new photo showing that her dad is still 'happy and healthy'. The mum-of-three shared the gorgeous snap with her 739,000 followers on Instagram, which showed Christine and her dad both beaming with happiness as they wrapped their arms