Supermodel Christine McGuinness has opened up about her evolving personal life, revealing that she has had sexual experiences with women for the first time and now envisions a future with a female partner. The 38-year-old, who finalized her divorce from comedian Paddy McGuinness in 2024, spoke candidly on the It Started With A Kiss podcast about her journey of self-discovery and her unique relationship with her ex-husband.
Living Together Post-Divorce
Despite their marriage ending four years ago, Christine and Paddy continue to live together in Cheshire, UK, with their three children while waiting for their home to sell. She described Paddy as fully supportive of her dating both men and women. “We are closer than ever,” she said, emphasizing that their priority remains co-parenting and maintaining a positive family environment.
A Future with a Woman
Christine shared that she now sees a future with a woman and would “love to have a wife one day,” though not necessarily through a formal marriage. “Not like a legalised marriage, but like a blessing, a celebration of love,” she explained. She added that after her previous marriage, she is not eager to repeat the experience in the same way, preferring a more flexible commitment.
She also revealed that her current lifestyle allows her to separate family life from her personal relationships. “I love a double life… My family, my kids, my home is up there, then I come to London… I can work, have fun… and I don’t need to worry about everything.” This arrangement gives her independence while ensuring stability for her children.
Open Communication with Ex-Husband
Christine disclosed that she and Paddy maintain open communication about her dating life, even sharing opinions about potential partners. When asked if she shows him pictures, she admitted, “There’s times where we have, yeah.” She said she is still exploring relationships and not rushing into anything serious. “I’m just seeing how things go, just figuring it out… I’m trying to not plan too far ahead… enjoy the moment.”
She noted that she has dated both people in and outside the public eye, but prefers those outside the industry as they tend to move at a slower pace and better understand her boundaries. Her openness about dating women came after her appearance on Celebs Go Dating in 2025, following her separation from Paddy in 2022.
Autism Diagnosis and Personal Growth
Christine has also spoken about how her autism diagnosis influenced her decision to leave the marriage and rediscover her identity. Reflecting on her journey, she said she is now embracing a new chapter, focused on personal growth and happiness while keeping her family life grounded. “I’m just figuring out who I am,” she added, highlighting the importance of self-discovery in her post-divorce life.
