Paddy McGuinness 'moving on' from ex following Kirsty Gallacher rumours

Television star Paddy McGuinness revealed he's moving on from his ex-wife Christine McGuinness. The pair made the 'difficult decision' to part ways in 2021 after 11 years of marriage.

Despite their split, they vowed to continue being a 'loving family' and still live together in their Cheshire family home to co-parent their three children. Paddy, who was linked to TV star Kirsty Gallacher last year, admitted he is 'happy being single.'

The 50-year-old opened up in a recent interview of moving on from his ex-wife and going on dates, despite still living under the same roof. Paddy told the Mirror: "I tried a couple of dates last year. After twelve months of adjusting to life on my own, I felt I should give it a try rather than really wanting to. For now, I'm happy being single."

Christine, who has candidly opened up on her struggles since the split, and Paddy share twins Penelope and Leo, 10, and six-year-old Felicity, who all have autism. Their kids are their first priority, making dating difficult.

The TV star explained: "If someone didn't know our situation and came to our house and they spent the day with us, they would not have a clue [we were not together]. We get on well, we live together and co-parent. We get the lawyers back and forth but that's separate - that's a different thing."

Paddy admits he wants the best for his ex-wife, adding: "If Christine met someone else, I'd be supportive. For now, we're happy with how things are, living together and helping each other balance work and kids."

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Last year, Christine opened up during a candid chat with Vicky Pattison on her podcast, as she explained Paddy has been open about his dating life. She said: "We talk an awful lot and we're very open. He has said to me when he's been going on a date."

Paddy was previously linked to Kirsty Gallacher, after he was reportedly spotted on a date with the TV presenter in February last year. The pair looked 'cosy' in London's Soho. An onlooker told The Mail: "They were sitting together, laughing together and looking cosy. If you walked past them you would most certainly think they were on a date. They definitely looked like they would make a lovely couple."

Paddy and Christine spent Christmas together to make it special for their three kids. Christine told Closer: "Of course me and Paddy will be spending Christmas together because we still live in the same house.

"I think we've got to move on, but for now it works for the children. We both go in and out and we've got a schedule we try to stick to and a routine for the kids."

She added: "The one thing we agree on more than anything is that we just want what's best for our children, and that's to be a good mum and dad."

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