Christine McGuinness has shared a picture of herself in a blue bikini while posting a cryptic message following her split from ex-husband Paddy.
The model, 35, took to Instagram this week to share the photo which was taken on a recent holiday.
She told her social media followers she was looking forward to some downtime with her children as the school holidays approach.
Christine shares shares twins Penelope, and Leo, nine, and Felicity, six, who all with her comedian ex Paddy, 49.
In her photo, Christine could be seen basking in the sunshine as she sat by a swimming pool with her back to the camera, captioning her snap: ‘Never looking back.
Looking forward: Christine McGuinness, 35, has shared a picture of herself in a blue bikini while posting a cryptic message following her split from ex-husband Paddy
‘I’m ready for a busy half term focused on my little family.
‘Then.. This mama needs some R&R.’
It comes after Christine candidly touched on her family dynamic this week as she described embracing their differences.
Continuing to live together for the sake of their children, Christine and television presenter Paddy have been open about their co-parenting dynamic in the house.
And talking on Heart FM’s No Filter this week, Christine explained: ‘We’re not actually like any other family I know’.
She insisted she doesn’t compare herself to anyone else, with the TV personality also touching on her autism diagnosis and how that ties in with motherhood.
‘I love the way we are, I try not to compare myself to any other family because we’re actually not like any other family that I know,’ explained Christine to Heart.
She continued: ‘So, I’m comfortable and I embrace our family the way we are, and I love our differences.
Taking a break: She told her social media followers she was looking forward to some downtime with her children as the school holidays approach
‘Each and every family is unique anyway but ours is just one that I’ve never seen on any social media platform before and I’m quite proud of that.
‘I love us, I love the way we are,’ she finished.
Christine split from husband of 11 years Paddy in 2022, with the pair still living in their home to keep things as ‘normal as possible’ for their three children, who are unaware of the break-up.
Her new show, Unmasking My Autism, shares insight and detail into her life since being diagnosed with the developmental disability in 2021.
And sharing details during the interview with Heart, she explained: ‘It’s a positive thing that I’m autistic and my three children are because we understand each other so much more.
‘It’s a blessing and I love it. I know when to give them a time out and I know they’re not being difficult.’
The interview comes after the star admitted she stayed in her marriage with Paddy because it felt ‘safe’ at the time and she ‘doesn’t like change’.
Paddy and Christine took to Instagram to confirm their separation last year, revealing they would continue living together for the sake of their three autistic children.
In a joint statement, they wrote: ‘We hadn’t planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify.
Mum life: She shares twins Penelope, and Leo, nine, and Felicity, six, with her ex-husband Paddy
‘A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.
‘This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children. We’ll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together.
‘We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted and unnecessary intrusion into our private life.
‘Although we work in the public eye we ask kindly if you could respect our wishes for privacy on this matter. We’ll be making no further comment.’
Civil: She and ex Paddy McGuinness continue to live together for the sake of their children, with the former couple also being open about their co-parenting dynamic
