Paddy McGuinness has revealed that he’s no longer dating following his separation from wife Christine McGuinness. The 52-year-old was quizzed about his romantic life after splitting from Christine, 37, in 2022 and finalising their divorce in October 2024. The former couple share three children together – 12-year-old twins Leo and Penelope, plus nine-year-old Felicity.
Speaking to Woman’s Own about whether he was seeing anyone, the BBC Radio 2 host confessed he had different priorities, namely his career and his children.
He explained: “I’m sort of concentrating fully on work and providing for my kids, like most parents. Hang on a minute, I’m 52 and I’ve got three kids! I can’t now, because I had a vasectomy a few years ago. But, being a dad is definitely the best thing ever.”
Among Paddy’s most recognised work is his stint presenting BBC’s Top Gear. When questioned about whether he relished the experience, he gave an enthusiastic response.
He commented: “It’s one of these things where it was an amazing period of my life, and who knows what the future holds. For me, growing up watching it and then to be doing it, it was like, ‘Wow, this is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Nevertheless, in recent times, Paddy’s focus has shifted towards championing neurodivergence awareness and supporting youngsters within that community. Neurodivergence encompasses conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and various others.
As recently as 2021, Paddy and model Christine allowed BBC cameras into their home to film a documentary about their family life, with all three of their children being neurodivergent.
Called ‘Our Family and Autism’, the programme helped raise awareness of the challenges families encounter, seeking to provide greater insight into autism in both adults and children.
Discussing his son during filming, Paddy told the BBC: “When I’m in bed with my son doing his bedtime, the stuff he comes out with because of the autism – I love, and I cuddle him, and I kiss him, and it makes me feel better.”
Author Christine remarked: “There’s nothing wrong with our children or autistic people, it’s everyone else around just needs to understand, the world needs to accept them more.”
During this period, Christine received an autism diagnosis and has dedicated herself to campaigning, even securing an award for autism and ADHD advocacy work this year.
Upon receiving her accolade, Christine declared: “My dream was to be a mum, and I was blessed with three incredible earth angels, who all just happen to be neurodivergent, and it’s because of them that I got my diagnosis.
“I’m so grateful and proud to have my voice and be able to speak for those that can’t speak for themselves. Please spend time researching, please be patient with each other, if you have friends or family who are autistic or ADHD.”