Despite a rocky year, Christine McGuinness hasn't let it dampen her festive cheer as she shared a cheerful Christmas message to her Instagram.
The 34-year-old has faced a tough year after announcing she and husband Paddy McGuinness were separating in July, 11 years after they tied the knot. However, the family including their three kids will spend Christmas all together this year.
The couple share nine-year-old twins Penelope and Leo, and daughter Felicity, six. Despite their split, the pair continue to co-parent and live in their shared home to look after their three kids.
Despite describing her breakup as "heartbreaking", Christine has said it won't dampen her Christmas as she wishes for "three, happy children".
In her Instagram video, which highlights her latest interview in OK! Magazine, Christine captioned the Christmas message: "Wishing you all a happy, healthy, calm Christmas".
Speaking to camera she said: "It's felt so good getting glammed up today for the shoot, it's all Christmassy - the red, the satin, the sequins, it's definitely got me in the mood for Christmas. It makes a change from the usual school run and running around in a farm yard after the children. Yeah, it's gorgeous. Now and again, it's nice to feel glam."
In the video, Christine can be seen looking glam with her long blonde hair styled into tumbling waves as she sits in a sequinned dress to talk to the camera.
She continued: "I'm hoping for a nice quiet Christmas this year with the children. Lots of presents, the Christmas tree or maybe a bit of music on, just nice and quiet at home.
"I haven't been shopping at all for anyone's presents. Never mind the children, I haven't got my mum's, I haven't got my brothers or sisters, or anything for myself! I leave everything to the last minute, but I'll get it done. It's fine, I've got faith in myself."
The star went on to describe how her greatest wish this year is for her three children to have a happy Christmas.
She also highlighted how this time of year can be difficult for children with autism, as she said: "Christmas for my three children can sometimes be a bit too much, and they do get easily overwhelmed. They struggle with sensory overload.
"So I'm already starting to introduce them to music and Christmas lights going around garden centres, getting them looking at their Christmas trees and feeling the different fabrics. With all of that hopefully, we'll have a nice, happy calm Christmas and the children will be well prepared."
In her interview with OK, Christine also opened up about her marriage breakdown as she described the separation: "It’s been heart breaking at times, but it’s been a while now. We separated quite early on in the year, but didn’t say anything publicly until around summertime.
"We’ve dealt with the hardest bits in private, which I’m glad about. You’ve just got to keep moving forward, keep smiling and focusing on all the positives. I really believe life is good and I’m very blessed."
