Christine McGuinness, 38, recently posted a series of bikini photos on Instagram, aligning herself with a viral social media trend that promotes the idea of being "unavailable." The former glamour model used the platform to express sentiments about self-resetting, repairing, and realigning, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing peace.
"Kinda chic to be a mother of three, kinda chic to have boundaries. Kinda chic to say 'I'm unavailable', kinda chic to know peace is priceless," McGuinness wrote across some of her posts. She also added remarks such as, "Kinda chic to reset, repair, realign as many f****** times as you need to," and "Kinda chic to just be me, actually."
The posts come as her ex-husband, Paddy McGuinness, 52, has reportedly begun dating his co-worker Emma Carey, following their split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage. Photos circulated of the comedian and Carey walking together in London after a dinner, with reports suggesting they later went to another hotel. Carey works at BBC Radio 2, where Paddy McGuinness hosts a show, and is also described as a yoga and wellness enthusiast.
Paddy and Christine McGuinness have continued to live together in their family home to co-parent their three children, who all have autism. This arrangement is intended to maintain routine and minimize disruption for the children. McGuinness has previously described their divorce as a "difficult and challenging" period but also a "blessing" due to their amicable co-parenting. She noted that families with children with special educational needs sometimes opt for similar living arrangements. Their priority, she stated, has always been the children, and they maintain a good relationship, informing each other about their respective dates.
McGuinness has also spoken about her openness to dating women since her separation but has affirmed a commitment to not bringing dates back to the family home. She indicated that any introductions to new partners would be a lengthy process, taking many years, given the family's circumstances and their past practice of not having many visitors in the house even during their marriage.