Paddy McGuinness, a familiar face on BBC Radio 2, has reportedly begun a new romance with a colleague, Emma Carey, a publicist at the station. The comedian was seen out with Carey on a Thursday evening in London, enjoying dinner at the Rosewood Hotel before heading to another nearby establishment. This news follows reports on Saturday that McGuinness, 52, is dating Carey, who works at the same radio station where he hosts a weekly show.
McGuinness was photographed sprinting to his Sunday morning breakfast show in Salford, appearing low-key in shorts, a grey top, and a baseball cap. This sighting marked his first public appearance since the reports of his new relationship emerged. An onlooker described McGuinness as looking "so at ease" with Carey, noting their apparent comfort and shared laughter.
This development comes after McGuinness's split from his wife, Christine, in 2022, after 11 years of marriage. The couple shares three children: twins Penelope and Leo, both 13, and Felicity, 10. The children have autism, and the former couple has continued to live together in their family home to maintain routine and stability for them.
Christine McGuinness has spoken about the challenges of their divorce, describing it as a "difficult and challenging time." However, she has also referred to their amicable co-parenting arrangement as a "blessing," emphasizing that their priority remains their children. She has expressed a desire for her own living space but is not rushing to change the family home situation.
In parallel with the news of McGuinness's new relationship, Christine McGuinness spent her Saturday evening focusing on personal well-being, sharing inspirational quotes on social media about "manifesting" and "trusting the flow of life." She posted a selfie with a caption about the universe listening and shared images of herself on a balcony enjoying the sunset, writing, "Make a wish... the universe is listening."