Celebs Go Dating star Christine McGuinness has opened up on her Celebs Go Dating experience for the first time since it aired as she confessed to being ‘so nervous’
Christine McGuinness has broken her silence since Celebs Go Dating aired. She admitted to being “really overwhelmed.” The Real Housewives of Cheshire star signed up to the E4 dating show following her split from husband Paddy McGuinness.
She thought she was ready to get back on the dating scene, with the help of the show’s experts, as she tried to build a connection with a woman. However, before the series had even hit screens, it was revealed that Christine had quit.
The mum-of-three said it was “too soon” following her divorce from Top Gear host Paddy. It comes after one TV star admitted she sleeps in separate bed to partner as she fumes over pregnancy.
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The TV series kicked off earlier this week, with Christine tasked with finding a match to take to Ibiza with her for the group trip. In the very first episode, she appeared visibly uncomfortable at times, and the experts even took note.
Now, Christine has addressed her time on the show for the first time since it aired. She took to her Instagram following her summer getaway with ex Paddy and their children.
“Where do I even start, thank you so much for all the love on Celebs Go Dating,” Christine said. “It is mad watching it back. We filmed it in April, so it is a couple months ago and I’m watching it back seeing how everyone else got on.
“You are with the other celebs but you are not on the dates with them. They tell you about it, but actually seeing it, I have loved. I have loved that bit.”
Speaking of watching herself on the show, Christine confessed: “God, I was so nervous. I was so nervous, I can’t believe it. It is mad. I was so in it at the time and in my head.
“It was just really overwhelming. But, the response from the four episodes I have been on has been really, really positive and gorgeous so thank you so much. I appreciate all the love and all the support.”
On the very first episode, viewers noticed how nervous Christine was as they picked up on clues she wouldn’t last the whole series. While at a mixer with the other celebs and a group of singletons, the show’s experts revealed they needed to find someone to take with them to Ibiza.
However, it all seemed too much for Christine as she had reservations straight away. She was seen grabbing onto fellow star Kerry Katona as she admitted: “I need a minute, I need a minute.”
Christine was filmed walking away from the group as she took a moment to herself. She told Kerry: “I just don’t want to take someone away.”
Speaking directly to the camera, Christine shared: “How can I take someone I’ve just met away? This is just not normal.” Expert Anna Williamson admitted: “She is the most nervous out of all the celebrities.”
In another episode in the week, Christine admitted: “In all honesty, I’m finding being away from the kids and being here with everyone a little bit too intense. I’m just craving a bit of peace and quiet.”
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