'Christine McGuinness still loves Paddy but also loves freedom of not being tied down'

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Days after reality star Christine McGuinness was papped locking lips with pal Chelcee Grimes, a source close to the mum-of-three insists that though she is enjoying feeling "liberated", she still holds a lot of love for ex-husband Paddy. "Paddy is still her ‘acting husband’ as they’re continuing to maintain a united front for the kids," our insider exclusively told OK!

this week. "Though Christine still loves Paddy for the sake of their kids and they’re the perfect co-parenting partners, she’s loving the freedom of not being tied down and being able to enjoy a snog and a giggle whenever she wants." Christine and Paddy, who are parents to twins Penelope and Leo, 10, and Felicity, six, were believed to have been separated "a while" before confirming the news in a joint statement last summer. "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," they said at the time, before adding that they’ll "always be a loving family" and they "still have a great relationship".

The pair have continued to live together in their Cheshire home for the sake of their children, but 35-year-old Christine set tongues wagging last week when she was spotted holding hands and kissing pal Chelcee in Ibiza, whilst Paddy’s celebrated his 50th birthday.

But last week, Christine took to Instagram Stories to clear up speculation that she had missed Paddy’s milestone birthday while away, explaining that her holiday was "over a week ago". "Patrick is my ex, my ex of well over a year, (let me just remind you, I did not cause the breakdown of our marriage)," she wrote. "I’ve never spoken about this fully, I will also remind everyone that I am not silenced and will speak if/when I.