Fortunately for Paddy McGuinness, his ex-wife Christine wouldn’t be up for a Take Me Out-style trip to Ferndando’s – or anywhere – with a new flame, as she finds the prospect of dating “petrifying”.
The 35-year-old model and Top Gear host Paddy, 49, were friends before they got together and were then married for 11 years, so now she cannot imagine the awkwardness of going on a first date.
“The thought of dating is actually my worst nightmare,” she grimaces. “I’ve just never really done it.