Former ITV star of the Real Housewives of Cheshire Christine McGuinness has made a major life announcement. Eight months after her split from fellow ITV star Paddy McGuinness, the model and mum-of-three has well and truly come into her own.
The 34-year-old has famously spoken about her own struggle with autism and that of her children in the past - a move which has made her particularly popular amongst parents. Now Christine is taking her mission to spread awareness to a whole new level, and has a documentary coming to the BBC next week.
The model mum shared the news on Instagram, where she thanked fans for all of their support for her autism cause over the past years Addressing her 692k followers, she wrote: "Thank you for shining a light around autism. Talking about my new @bbc documentary “Unmasking my autism” airing next Wednesday the 15th March at 9pm @bbcone."
The post quickly caught the attention of fans, who rushed to support Christine. alwaysstylish_lisa said: "Will be watching this. Diagnosed at 47 with both adhd and autism after years of being misdiagnosed. So so glad you have made this programme.."
n_d_athlete said: "Thank you for sharing, as an autistic athlete in her 40s it great to start trying to remove the stigmas!" lydiabauchope gushed: "You are a real inspiration to me and so many others Christine. As a late diagnosed autistic woman I look up to you and always love your posts/ articles/ programmes. Thank you for raising awareness of autism xxxxx"
rachel.stewart.39142 said: "I've just been diagnosed at 48 and trying to get people to understand is bloody hard. So good to see it in a positive way . Thank you will be watching xx" niteowl292 wrote: "You inspire me, my twins have autism and I think I do too. Keep raising safeness."
eve_happy1 said: "Thank you for sharing your story." Steph, from Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch, said: "Love this."
martin_hailey_photography said: "Looking forward to watching and understanding." emma.h_j said: "Am so glad to hear this! The last programmes focus was all about how hard it was for your husband - am thrilled this is actually about you"
Christine McGuinness' documentary “Unmasking my autism” airs on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday March 15th.
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