Reality star Christine McGuinness has revealed that she has been celibate since her split from her former husband, Paddy McGuinness. The 36-year-old model and TV personality has expressed her frustration over the lack of intimacy in her life, stating that it is ‘depressing’ and she cannot recall the last time she engaged in sexual activity. Despite her desire for intimacy, McGuinness believes it is not the right time for a relationship and wants to focus on her own needs and personal growth.
ITV’s The Keith and Paddy Picture Show, a blockbuster-themed show hosted by Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) and Paddy McGuinness, has been officially axed. Keith has announced his decision to move away from comedy to focus on other projects, citing difficulties for individuals like himself who push boundaries within the genre. The show, which ran for two seasons, featured celebrity guests recreating iconic movie scenes, but its viewership declined in the second season, leading ITV to discontinue its production.
Paddy McGuinness, known for his role as a TV presenter, has revealed that he has begun dating while he and his wife, Christine, continue to live together. The couple announced their split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage. Despite their separation, they have made an effort to maintain a stable home environment for their three autistic children. Paddy’s recent admission suggests that he is adjusting to the challenges of post-divorce life by exploring new romantic connections.
Channel 4 has reportedly canceled ‘Scared of The Dark’ after just one season. The show, which premiered in April 2022, featured eight celebrities spending several days in complete darkness. Despite garnering over one million views, the show will not be renewed, according to Deadline. Meanwhile, ‘Tempting Fortune,’ another Channel 4 reality show hosted by Paddy McGuinness, is set to return for a second season. ‘Tempting Fortune’ follows 12 strangers trekking across South Africa for a chance to win a £300,000 jackpot.
Despite their separation two years ago, Paddy and Christine McGuinness continue to live together as co-parents, prioritizing the well-being of their three autistic children. They maintain a harmonious home environment, setting aside their legal disputes that may arise during the day. Paddy supports Christine’s potential dating future and emphasizes the importance of balancing work and family responsibilities. Their insights and experiences in raising autistic children are shared in their critically acclaimed BBC documentary, Autism and Our Family.
Channel 4 has decided on the fate of two of its biggest entertainment shows from the past year. Paddy McGuinness’s adventure reality series, Tempting Fortune, will return for another season, while Danny Dyer’s Scared of the Dark has been canceled. Based on the show’s performance on streaming services, Tempting Fortune has been recommissioned for a second season with eight episodes, an increase from the six in the first series. Scared of the Dark, despite garnering over a million viewers, will not be returning for a second season.
After months of speculation, Channel 4 has announced which of its major 2023 entertainment launches have earned a second season. Paddy McGuinness-hosted adventure reality series ‘Tempting Fortune’ has been greenlit for a supersized second season, while Danny Dyer-hosted ‘Scared of the Dark’ has been canceled. ‘Tempting Fortune,’ co-produced by Voltage TV, will expand from six to eight episodes for its second season. Contestants are dropped in a tropical jungle and must resist temptations to win a share of a substantial cash prize. The show performed well among viewers, with an average of 1 million people tuning in per episode and a 91% completion rate. Channel 4’s commissioner, Steven Handley, praised the format as a ‘smart and mischievous love-child of an adventure series and a reality show.’ Meanwhile, ‘Scared of the Dark,’ hosted by Dyer, will not return for a second season. The show featured celebrities living in complete darkness for a week, enduring the unique pressures of light deprivation. Despite strong ratings, the show has become another casualty of Channel 4’s recent culling of major 2023 launches, which also included ‘Traitors-esque Rise and Fall’ and ‘Alone.’
