Christine McGuinness happy as Paddy moves on with Emma Carey
Paddy McGuinness has stepped out publicly with BBC Radio 2 publicist Emma Carey and introduced her to This Morning co-host Josie Gibson during a London walk. Yahoo Life UK reports ex-wife Christine McGuinness is 'happy' he has moved on, even as she admits life apart from Paddy will one day feel 'strange.'
The Take Me Out presenter, 53, was photographed strolling with Emma Carey while in the capital, according to The Sun. The outing marks a visible new chapter for Paddy more than three years after he and Christine announced their separation in 2022, following 11 years of marriage.
Key Takeaways
- Paddy McGuinness was seen walking in London with BBC Radio 2 publicist Emma Carey.
- He introduced Emma to Josie Gibson, his This Morning 'work wife,' in Covent Garden.
- Christine McGuinness still shares a Cheshire mansion with Paddy while co-parenting their three children.
- On the Unfiltered with Lucy Kennedy podcast, Christine said living without Paddy one day will feel 'strange.'
- Yahoo Life UK reports Christine is 'happy' that her ex has moved on with a new partner.
Who is Paddy McGuinness's new girlfriend Emma Carey?
Emma Carey works as a publicist for BBC Radio 2, where Paddy hosts a weekly Sunday show. Reports linked the pair after they were spotted together in London, including a dinner at the Rosewood Hotel.
Paddy and Christine split in July 2022 but continued living under one roof in Cheshire to co-parent twins Penelope and Leo and younger daughter Felicity. Their divorce was finalised in 2024, yet they have kept separate wings in the family home.
What role did Josie Gibson play in the outing?
During the stroll, Paddy and Emma bumped into Josie Gibson in Covent Garden. Paddy introduced his girlfriend to Josie, whom he has called his 'work wife' after they co-hosted ITV's This Morning as temporary summer cover.
Former Big Brother winner Josie Gibson was overheard telling Emma: 'I'm so glad I finally got to meet you.' The moment placed Josie Gibson at the centre of Paddy's first public relationship since his marriage to Christine ended.
Why do Christine and Paddy still live in the same house?
Christine McGuinness, 38, told the Unfiltered with Lucy Kennedy podcast that she and Paddy remain under one roof for their children's stability. 'We have separate wings, we are very fortunate, we have our own space,' she said in a clip shared ahead of the full episode, as reported by AOL.co.uk.
She met Paddy at 19 and said he has been 'a huge part of my life' for half of it. Christine added: 'I suppose it will be strange living without him one day.' For now, she said their separated setup 'just works' because they get on well and focus on their children.
Is Christine McGuinness upset about Paddy moving on?
According to Yahoo Life UK, Christine is 'happy' that ex-husband Paddy has moved on with a new girlfriend. That framing follows weeks of sightings of Paddy and Emma together while Christine has spoken openly about her own path forward, including dating women since the split.
Christine has previously said neither she nor Paddy would bring dates into the family home, calling it a space for their children first. Stories like this often blur the line between celebrity gossip and the genuinely unusual co-parenting arrangements that fascinate readers in our Bizarre News & Florida Man coverage.