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Victoria Johns

Paddy McGuinness breaks silence after announcing split from wife Christine

Paddy McGuinness has made a jovial return to social media just days after announcing that he and wife Christine were splitting up.

Rumours were rife the couple's marriage was in crisis and last week the pair confirmed they had separated as they both took to Instagram in a joint statement.

The pair have kept quiet on social media since the shocking news, but Paddy, 48, has returned to the platform today telling fans he's filming another episode of Top Gear.

Showing the boot of a car filled with sweets and chocolate he said: "Back on Top Gear and we take our snacking very seriously."

Explaining which of the treats belonged to his co-hosts Chris Harris and Freddie Flintoff, the father-of-three zoomed in on the confectionary, saying: "This is Harris', he likes his peppermint Aeros. Ooh white Snickers - them's Fred's and a big box of biscuits - they're mine."

Paddy McGuinness has returned to Instagram after announcing he and Christine had split (2021 David M. Benett)
He told fans he was filming Top Gear again (Instagram)

Paddy remained tight-lipped during the speculation that his marriage with Christine was on the rocks, however The Games star was more vocal.

The mum-of-three admitted they were going through a "very difficult time" adding that it 'wasn't her who put them in this position'.

The beauty also told Carol Vorderman on the Lorraine Show that: "Marriages go through ups and downs anyway. Especially long ones like ours.

So many snacks! (Instagram)
The pair have split after 11 years of marriage (Instagram)

"It's not always going to be plain sailing but we're trying to deal with things as privately as possible."

However, behind the scenes the couple had made the decision to split "a while ago".

Taking to Instagram to confirm the news, they said: "We hadn't planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify.

Rumours were rife the couple were on the rocks (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

"A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus was as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.

"This was not an easy decision to make but we're moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children.

"We'll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together."

They said they'll stay living together for the sake of their children (SGetty Images)

The pair married in June 2011 following a four-year courtship, with Paddy's pal Peter Kay taking on best man duties.

Paddy and Christine are parents to three children together - twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and daughter Felicity, five - all of whom have been diagnosed with autism.

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