Model Christine McGuinness, who announced her split from Paddy McGuinness in 2022, issued a statement on her sudden exit from E4 reality programme, Celebs Go Dating
Celebs Go Dating expert shares reaction to Christine McGuinness’ shock exit(Image: Channel 4)
Celebs Go Dating expert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn said she ‘admires’ Christine McGuinness for ‘putting her wellbeing first’ after the model abruptly quit filming for the E4 show. The 37-year-old, who announced her split from Paddy McGuinness in 2022, issued a statement on her departure, including revealing how she had a realisation during production.
Christine was revealed as part of the line-up last week, with her having been set to appear in the fourteenth series of the E4 show alongside the likes of Kerry Katona. Filming was already underway for the show and the cast are understood to have jetted off to Ibiza for a trip recently, but Christine said the experience is “too soon” for her.
Dr Tara shared her thoughts on Christine’s exit(Image: Channel 4)
Christine said in her statement: “I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me.
“They’ve said the door is always open for me which I’m so grateful but for now I’m returning home to my family.” A spokesperson for Celebs Go Dating said in a statement that those behind the show have “loved” working with Christine and “respect her feelings”.
They said: “We have loved having Christine on the show and completely respect her feelings and decision to return home and have told her that the door is always open for her in the future at the agency.”
Christine departed the show and said ‘it’s too soon for her’(Image: Channel 4)
Following her statement, Dr Tara, the show’s ‘sexpert’, shared her thoughts on the departure and said it was ‘incredibly brave’ of Christine to recognise ‘when the timing isn’t right’.
“Her situation outside of the show is very complex so we will focus on helping her gain clarity about what she wants to do moving forward and build confidence in dating again,” Dr Tara said to The Sun.
“As a dating expert, I admire Christine for putting her wellbeing first. Opening up to love on such a public platform isn’t easy, and it’s incredibly brave to recognise when the timing isn’t right.” She added the show would ‘welcome her back with open arms’ if she feels ready in the future.
Dr Tara is currently out in Ibiza filming alongside returning experts Anna Williamson and Paul C Brunson, alongside celebrity clients including Kerry Katona and Love Island star, Olivia Hawkins.
Christine’s involvement with the show comes three years on from the news that she had separated from Paddy McGuinness. The former couple, who have three children together, announced that they had split up back in 2022.
Speaking about joining the show, Christine previously said: “I’m really excited to be joining the agency, I’m going to have a summer of fun! Who knows what might happen? I’ve not really dated much before, so I feel like I’m doing a crash course!
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the other celebs and I’m especially looking forward to the coaching side of things with the agents. I think that’s going to be good for me.”
