Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Gemma Jones

Paddy and Christine McGuinness confirm separation

Paddy and Christine McGuinness have confirmed rumours they have separated.

Both of them released a statement on their Instagram Stories earlier today. They said that due to lack of privacy the couple had felt forced to clarify the situation

They have been on a "make or break" holiday with their kids but announced they had actually decided to go separate ways a while ago.

READ MORE: Stacey Solomon emotional as she shares news about son ahead of wedding

The statement says they "hadn't planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no option but to clarify."

They added: "We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted and unnecessary intrusion into our private life. Although we work in the public eye we ask kindly if you could respect our wishes for privacy on this matter."

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news

Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time.

We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.