The Take Me Out and Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness has been a staple of British entertainment for years. The much-loved comedian has a fan following that extends more than just his professional life. The 51-year-old was married to Christine McGuinness for 11 years before they announced their separation in 2022.
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While the couple had an amicable split and still live together to co-parent their three kids it was reported last year that Christine hired a lawyer and intended to keep their £4M house.
Cherry Healey and Paddy McGuinness romance rumours
Since the separation, Paddy has mostly kept his dating life private, but recent rumours about a potential romance with his new telly co-star Cherry Healey have sparked widespread speculation. Paddy made his Inside The Factory debut alongside Cherry after accusations against Gregg Wallace came to light.
Fans were quick to speculate about Paddy’s relationship with Cherry Healey after he posted a series of pictures on social media, reports The Sun. He captioned the post:
The whole crew on Inside The Factory have been a joy to work with. A small but perfectly formed team.
Also I’d never met @cherryhealey before but we hit it off straight away. Absolutely love working with her, she’s an absolute diamond!
The photos showed the pair enjoying meals together, browsing in a bookshop, and even spending time at a caravan park.
Followers flooded the comment section, with many suggesting that they’d make a perfect couple. One said:
Ooh I’m liking this 🙌 new lady Paddy? You look cute together . A subtle introduction.
Another two added:
Is this your new love? If so all the very best (you look very comfortable together).
I suspect your soulmate.
However, Paddy wasted no time shutting down the rumours. He told his fans:
Not at all. She’s just a great person. 🙏
Has Paddy McGuinness dated anyone after his split?
This isn’t the first time Paddy’s love life has been a topic of discussion. In April 2024, he opened up about how he’s been navigating life post-divorce. Paddy admitted to having gone on a few dates since his split from Christine, but he emphasised that he’s perfectly content being single.
In an interview with the Mirror, he said:
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.
The confession came after Paddy was linked to TV star Kirsty Gallacher in 2023 after they were spotted in London’s Soho ‘looking cosy.’
Paddy explained that his focus remains on co-parenting with Christine and prioritising their children’s well-being. The exes’ unconventional living arrangement continues to work for their family. He said:
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.
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Sources used:
The Sun: Paddy McGuinness breaks silence as he’s accused of dating new TV co-star after sharing cosy photos of them together
Mirror: Paddy McGuinness makes major dating confession after Kirsty Gallacher rumours
