CHRISTINE McGuinness, 36, has opened up about the key rule she and Paddy, 51, swear by to avoid ‘clashes’.
The couple share three autistic children and because they still live in the same family home, Spent Christmas there alone as a family.
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Christine has opened up about the number one rule she and ex-husband Paddy swear by to avoid ‘clashes’.Credit: Instagram 
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The former model said: “Our priority will always be the children”Credit: Getty
Former model Christinewho also has autism, says OK!: “It was as normal as possible because our priority will always be the children.
“We still share our home and together or apart, we will always try to keep Christmas familiar for the children because it is all about them.”
The couple, who share twins Penelope and Leo, 11, and daughter Happinesseight, also have a kitchen function that ensures that the schedule does not clash.
Christine continued: “We have a planner in the kitchen between me, Patrick and the kids, with the dates of all the events we have.
“We put it out there and try not to collide with each other.
“It’s the same when relatives come over.
“We have to plan in advance to make sure no one is colliding and there aren’t too many people there at the same time because it just upsets the kids.”
The couple separated in 2022 after being married for 15 years.
Christine admitted that she will “never get married again” after this. going through a divorceeven if it was friendly.
After her high-profile relationship ended, she told ITV’s Loose Woman panel that she was now looking for a more low-key romance.
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Speak exclusively for The Sun about her love life at the Beauty Awards 2024, Christine said: “I’m just dating, I don’t want to do anything too serious, I’m just figuring out what works for me.
“I was single for a long time and stayed alone, I loved it and I loved having that time to myself.
“But I’m a woman, I want company, I want to be around adults.
“I drive my car every day and sing children’s songs… that’s not okay.
“I need to get out and have some fun and be around adults, so that’s what I’ve been doing for the last few months. I really enjoyed it.
“But right now I’m not ready to get into a relationship or anything.”
Paddy McGuinness’ TV timeline
2000-2001 – Phoenix Nights
2004 – Max & Paddy’s Road to Nowhere
2005 – Max & Paddy’s The power of two
2008-2010 – Rory and Paddy’s Great British Adventure
2010-2019 – Get Me Out
2011 – 71 degrees north
2013 – Your face sounds familiar
2015 – Benchmark
2017-2018 – The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
2019 – Celebrity Juice
2019-2022 – Top Gear
2021-2022 – I can see your voice
2021-2023 – A matter of sport
2024 – Inside the factory
2024 – Paddy and Chris: road tripping