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Christine McGuinness gets cosy with Strictly's Kai Widdrington outside the Pride of Britain Awards before the pair pose for selfie - after her ex husband Paddy 'took a swipe at her' Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Melody Fletcher For Mailonline Published: 07:30 EDT, 28 October 2024 | Updated: 07:34 EDT, 28 October 2024 e-mail View comments Christine McGuinness was getting cosy with Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington after the Pride of Britain Awards last week - where they also posed for a selfie together. The model and TV personality, 36, was seen outside London's Grosvenor House Hotel chatting to the newly-single dancer, 29.
The snaps of the pair together come as her ex husband Paddy has left her feeling 'devastated' by making her the punchline of his jokes in his new stand-up show. The former Top Gear presenter, 51, didn't waste any time, taking a jab at Christine just minutes into his Nearly There tour's opening night in Blackburn, following their 2022 split. Christine looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to Kai - who recently split from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova - at the star-studded event before they headed home in two separate cabs.
Christine McGuinness was getting cosy with Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington after the Pride of Britain Awards last week - where they also posed for a selfie together The model and TV personality, 36, was seen outside London's Grosvenor House Hotel chatting to the newly-single dancer, 29 - before they posed for a selfie (seen) An onlooker told The Sun : 'Kai was a true gent and waited until she was safely in a taxi home and gave her a friendly peck on the cheek goodbye.' They then beamed together in a selfie from the night as she looked glamorous in a strapless silver gown. A representative for Christine has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
It come as Christine has reportedly been left 'devastated' after her estranged husband Paddy made her the punchline of his jokes in his new stand-up show. A source told the publication: 'She was devastated yesterday and was horrified to be a laughing stock, she didn't know Paddy was going to make her the butt of his jokes and felt shocked that he did.' They added: 'She was distraught at the idea that people were laughing at her.
She felt very low about this.' Christine was reportedly hurt by the public jabs but vowed to remain focused on her family and career and is not interested in bad mouthing anybody. Paddy's show, returning to stand up after an eight-year hiatus, drew laughter as he reportedly quipped: It's all about love and respect tonight.
Loads of love in this room. I don't care what race you are, what religion, what your sexuality is.' The TV presenter continued: 'I don't care how you identify.
You can identify as a cat, for all I care. Put your litter tray in the corner, knock yourself out. He then took a brutal swipe at his ex partner: 'Tonight, folks, we're all here as human beings with one common goal — and that's to help me pay for my divorce.
I've had the pants down, me, the pants down.' The snaps of the pair together come as her ex husband Paddy left her feeling 'devastated' by making her the punchline of his jokes in his new stand-up show (seen in 2021) Christine was reportedly hurt by the public jabs from Paddy (seen) but vowed to remain focused on her family and career and is not interested in bad mouthing anybody Christine looked happy and relaxed as she chatted to Kai - who recently split from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova (seen together) - before they headed home in two separate cabs The Radio 2 presenter who was married to Christine for 11 years and is gearing up to do a charity bike ride for Children In Need finished with: 'I'm thinking of getting Children In Need to do a bike ride for me next year, or come round to a bedsit in Bolton filming me.' MailOnline have contacted Christine and Paddy's representatives for comment.
The model and presenter married in June 2011 and went on to welcome twins Leo and Penelope, 10, and seven-year-old Felicity, before splitting in 2022. Read More Christine McGuinness reveals ex-husband Paddy is rarely home and he tells her when he goes on dates She's still residing in their £4 million Cheshire home, with her high-profile divorce handled by Harbottle & Lewis lawyer Catherine Bedford. And while Paddy seems to be holding on to their split , Christine has seemingly moved on.
During an appearance on Loose Women in August, Christine happily announced that she had begun a new romance , but remained tight-lipped on the details, while revealing her 'number one rule'. She declared: 'I am dating! With terms and conditions. But the number one rule - I'm not doing the cooking.
' Christine was diagnosed with autism in 2021 and struggles with sensory issues surrounding food, but explained she had spoken to her new partner about her preferences ahead of their date. She said: 'I am dating, it's all brand new, but we spoke a lot before our first date and I explained I don't want to go to a restaurant or eat out.' Breaking into excited giggles, she concluded: 'It's new, it's exciting, it's nice - that's all I want to say!' Talking to the crowd at Blackburn's King George's Hall, the Bolton native said: 'Tonight, folks, we're all here as human beings with one common goal — and that's to help me pay for my divorce' During an appearance on Loose Women in August, Christine happily announced that she had begun a new romance, but remained tight-lipped on the details Kai Widdrington Christine McGuinness Share or comment on this article: Christine McGuinness gets cosy with Strictly's Kai Widdrington outside the Pride of Britain Awards before the pair pose for selfie - after her ex husband Paddy 'took a swipe at her' e-mail Add comment.
