Christine McGuinness makes defiant statement on Paddy split in cleavage busting dress

Christine McGuinness has kept her wedding ring firmly on despite her marriage being on the rocks after a 'very tough time of late.'

The Comedy WAG and stunning mum of three - who told fans 'I didn't put us in this situation' after rumours swirled over her marriage crisis - flashed her impressive diamond engagement ring and wedding band this week on a charity red carpet.

Speculation has been growing surrounding Paddy McGuinness and Christine McGuinness' marriage, with a source commenting that it's been a 'very tough' time lately for the married couple.

Fans were confused at Christine's bare hand (instagram.com/mrscmcguinness)

But her wedding band was firmly on during red carpet (SplashNews.com)

Both went on separate holidays with Top Gear host Paddy, 48, having jetted to Portugal with his mates, while Christine, 34, flew out on a girls' trip to Croatia. They were then pictured looking glum when reconciled.

Christine posted a quote on Instagram shortly after saying that there were no problems with her relationship with Paddy.

She shared: "This year I met the most broken version of me, but also the strongest."

The former reality star then added: "Regarding the press... There is only one thing I want to make clear right now... I didn't put us in this situation."

Christine appeared to show she was firmly team Paddy on the Cauldwell Children Charity Ball red carpet this week as she made sure to flash her sparkling diamond.

Christine is no stranger to posing up (INSTAGRAM)

And she stunned at the Butterfly Ball (Getty Images)

Christine had previously insisted that there were no problems in paradise, and told OK! : "We're really good, honestly. We have had difficult times but when I look back at our marriage and see where we are now, I think, 'Wow, you know, we've done alright!'

"I first met Paddy 14 years ago and now we’ve got three gorgeous kids, we’ve been married for 11 years, we’re both busier than ever, but doing really great stuff.

"I couldn’t ask for anything more from him. I’m so grateful. I’m happy, I’ve got no complaints.”

Christine has told friends that they were "trying to work through various issues," with one source saying: "It's been a very tough time of late."

Speculation had been growing that all was not well between the pair, who have three children.