FOLLOWING the shock news that Paddy and Christine McGuinness have split after 15 years we take a look at the signs there was trouble in paradise for the couple.
Christine, 34, and Paddy, 48, were dogged by rumours of tension in their marriage for months before they confirmed the split.
Christine jetted off on a girls’ holiday with new pal Chelcee Grimes[/caption]
But it seems there were signs all along that it was all over for one of the longest-standing couples in showbiz.
Paddy first raised eyebrows by failing to publicly support his wife as she competed in ITV’s The Games.
He did not wish her luck during the live shows in May and did not appear in person or on video link.
A fan at the time asked on Instagram: “How come you aren’t posting about how amazing @christinemcguinness is doing.”
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A source told The Sun: “It was noted Paddy stayed silent about how well she was doing.
“Some thought it a bit odd.
They added: “Many of the other contestants had family visiting the London grounds and cheering them on from the side.”
The couple, who share three children, later sparked more speculation that all was not right when they went on separate holidays with friends.
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Paddy jetted to Portugal with his mates and after he returned, Christine flew out on a girls’ trip to Croatia.
She and her new “BFF” (best friend forever) Chelcee Grimes partied with three other pals on the sunshine break.
The model has become close to talented footballer and singer/songwriter Chelcee, 30, since they appeared together on ITV reality show The Games.
But it was Christine’s cryptic Instagram post earlier this month that really suggested she and Paddy were having difficulties in their relationship.
After weeks of speculation surrounding their marriage, the former Real Housewives of Cheshire star posted: “There is only one thing I want to make clear right now… I didn’t put us in this situation.”
Christine also shared a quote that read: “This year I met the most broken version of me, but also the strongest.”
