Christine McGuinness has revealed she would "love to have a wife one day" as she opened up about her love life following her split from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness.

The TV personality, 38, spoke candidly about dating women and navigating relationships as a single mum on the podcast It Started With A Kiss, three years after her divorce from the comedian.

Christine, who has previously said she is attracted to both men and women, explained she isn’t rushing into anything serious but would welcome a long-term partner in the future.

She told hosts Amy Spalding and Gareth Valentino, "I would love to have a wife one day, not like a legalised marriage, but like a blessing, a celebration of love and all of that. I would love to just be saying, 'this is my wife.'"

However, she admitted her current lifestyle makes relationships complicated, as she keeps her family life separate from her dating life.

She went on, "I like the separate life," explaining that her home life with her children comes first, while time in London allows her to work and socialise.

Christine added that this approach can sometimes cause friction in relationships, particularly when things begin to get more serious.

She said, "Eventually it gets to the point where… my woman’s going, 'when am I going to meet the kids?' and 'are we doing this forever?'"

The former model, who shares three children with Paddy, also stressed that she is upfront about not wanting any more children, which is something she says is important to make clear early on.

She explained: "I always make sure that that’s known… I don't want any more children."

Christine and Paddy married in 2011 after first meeting in 2007 and announced their split in 2022. Despite their separation, they continue to co-parent their children, twins Leo and Penelope, 12, and daughter Felicity, nine, who are all autistic.

She has previously spoken about maintaining stability for her children, with the pair still sharing the family home while managing their separate lives.

During the podcast, Christine also reflected on rediscovering herself after the breakdown of her marriage, describing dating as a "journey" that has been both challenging and enjoyable.

She said: "I’m really happy that now I am dating women again and that I am having fun." She also spoke about the complexities of dating as a neurodivergent person, having been diagnosed with autism in 2021.

She then added, "It’s overwhelming because you don't know how it’s going to go," explaining that early dating experiences often left her feeling anxious and unsure.