Christine McGuinness says her kids have given her the confidence to start dating women. The model, 36, has been romantically linked to singer Chelcee Grimes and DJ Roxxxan since splitting from TV star ex-husband Paddy, 50, in 2022.
Christine says she is now much more “open-minded and free” following her divorce.
Crediting her three kids, twins Leo and Penelope, 11, and eight-year-old Felicity, Christine exclusively told the Daily Star Sunday: “They are my inspiration. I look at my three children and see how free spirited they are. They made me look in the mirror and think I can be that free as well.
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“Children don’t worry so much about the future and consequences. I was scared about the future but now I am excited. Life is really good at the moment. I am accepting changes. This is my path and my journey. I am still here, I am still me.
“But I now believe I can have a say in what happens and I can choose what I want to do and who I want to spend time with. I am much more open-minded now and that is quite freeing and liberating.”
Despite their divorce, Christine and Paddy are still living together in their posh £2.1m Cheshire mansion to co-parent their children.
Christine revealed the kids don’t know about the split, but she hopes one day they will understand why she ended her 11-year marriage.
She said: “I also want to inspire my children. I don’t want my kids to be scared of change. I never want them to stay in a place they are unhappy, whether that be a relationship, a friendship or a job.
“I want them to know that at any point they can start again and they will be fine.”
Christine is rumoured to have been dating tattooed female musician DJ Roxxxan since June.
Over the past few months the pair have posted intimate photos together on social media.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star added: “I am dating and am really happy. I’m not ready for a relationship yet though.
“It’s not that I don’t want to be in a relationship. I just don’t have the time at the moment. I need to put my children first and I am busy with work."
In July, Christine’s rumoured ex Chelcee took a swipe at the reality star on Instagram, saying: “I had enough of being a secret after nearly 2 years.”
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