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Ayeesha Walsh

Paddy McGuinness on social media abuse from 'anyone with an opinion' amid split from wife

Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness has admitted to suffering after being bombarded with abuse on social media following his split from wife Christine McGuinness.

The popular comedian - who was back on screens as the latest series of the motoring show zoomed into action on BBC One on Sunday (October 30) - says he has experienced online hate for years since he took over presenting the hit auto programme.

But now, Paddy, 49, has admitted that he has faced fresh scrutiny and additional attention from cowardly trolls who have targeted him since the breakdown of his marriage.

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