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Christine McGuinness is not holding back anymore, and is feeling more determined than ever in several aspects of her life amid her ongoing divorce with Top Gear star Paddy.
Paddy, 50, is currently preparing to go up against a celebrity divorce lawyer branded a 'pitbull' in his split from Christine, 35. And it has now it has been claimed that mum-of-three Christine has warned her ex-husband that the 'gloves are off' and that it will be an 'expensive divorce' for him following the announcement of their marriage split back in 2022.
Former Take Me Out presenter Paddy and model Christine went their separate ways almost two years ago, after 11 years of marriage. The former couple continue to live together and co-parent their children, who have all been diagnosed with autism, however, it has been said Paddy is likely to move out soon.
Christine is no longer holding back (Instagram/ @mrscmcguinness)
Christine and Paddy are currently in the middle of divorce proceedings (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Almost two years after their shock split, it was reported that Christine is hoping to continue living in the former couple's £4million mansion. Lawyer Catherine Bedford, 52, who worked with Ant McPartlin's ex-wife Lisa Armstrong in their divorce settlement, is supposedly due to represent Christine.
Ms Bedford was previously described as a 'Pitbull attorney' in American media. Her famous clients include Game Of Thrones icon Sophie Turner in her split from Joe Jonas and Dubai royalty Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his case against Princess Haya bint Hussein.
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Lifting the lid on how Christine is feeling amid her divorce, a source has revealed that she's using time to her advantage and is feeling 'more determined than ever'. “Christine is determined now - she’s no longer holding back,” the insider revealed.
“She knows she’s popular and is starting to see support from the public. They think she’s a great mum and admire how she raises three kids with autism, especially when she has it too. She’s had a lot to deal with and has been feeling really vulnerable since the split, but this public support has given her a confidence boost," the source added to OK! Magazine.
After living a seemingly perfect life with Christine and their three young children, Paddy could now face a potentially a very expensive divorce battle with his ex. On Monday, proceedings began to formerly end their marriage, with Christine hiring lawyer Catherine Bedford.
The pair announced their split in 2022 (Getty Images)Speaking to Mail Online ahead of the former couple's divorce proceedings, a close friend of Christine's claimed: "The gloves are off, she was good to Paddy, she stayed at home and brought up his children while he was out earning money. It's going to be an expensive divorce for Paddy. Christine has had enough."
It comes as Christine recently revealed she has been "trying to carve out" a career for her children following her split from Paddy. She said her main focus for this year will be her three kids as she adapts to being a single mum.
Speaking to The Mirror, Christine has shared how she is raising seven-year-old Felicity and twins Leo and Penelope, 10. She said: "My main focus for 2024 is going to be on my children, they are always my main focus. Then work, work for myself and try to carve out a career so that I can always look after my children and give them the future that they want and support them and their needs for as long as possible. That's that's really where I'm at right now."
Christine admitted that she wants to be "more present" and that it is something she is working on. The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star said: "I want to try and be more present, which I'm very good at with my children. When I'm with the children, that's where I'm my most authentic self, and I'm just me. It's just me at home with the children.
"I'll put my phone away and I'm not on social media. I'm not even speaking to friends. I literally will spend that time with my children as I'm really seeing now that they're only little for a short time," she added.
The Mirror has approached Paddy and Christine's representatives for comment on this story.