Paddy McGuinness looks sombre as he's seen for first time after Top Gear axe

Paddy McGuinness looked worlds away from his usual self in a new throwback snap of himself with long hair on Instagram, leaving fans in shock. The Top Gear host, 49, looked completely different in the picture he shared on his social media, and his followers couldn't believe it was him.

Christine McGuinness's self-confessed "laziness" has put her in trouble as she ended up experiencing an awkward mix up with her hotel room.The TV star opened up on her hilarious faux pas after she was safely checked into her hotel in London for the night, as she shared the video on her Instagram stories during a visit to the capital city.The 35 year old mum-of-three, who is now split from her husband Paddy McGuinness, admitted if she hadn't been such a "lazy b***h", the incident wouldn't have happened. Following an "early morning sesh" in the gym and a trip down south, the Real Housewives of Cheshire star ended up stuck and struggling to find her hotel room after a rushed check-in.

Paddy McGuinness may now be known for being a TV presenter but he has revealed his little-known job before finding fame. The Bolton-born star rose to fame with the help of his pal Peter Kay, who invited him to appear in his programmes That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.

Christine McGuinness might be an exhausted mum-of-three who is navigating her way through a very public marriage break-up, but when we meet the star at the Me, My Autism & I exhibition at the gallery@oxo in London, we’re hugely impressed by her confidence and poise when she stands up and makes a powerful speech. Since she was diagnosed with autism in 2021, Christine, 33, has made it her mission to speak about the struggles she’s had over the years, and how much sense everything makes now she’s had a diagnosis.

The judges of Celebrity Bake Off were left in stitches after Paddy McGuinness accidentally made a rude showstopper for his bake.The 49 year old Top Gear presenter was intending to make a sweet replica of Barrow Bridge Chimney, which is a historic landmark of his hometown of Bolton, but it came out looking rather phallic. Paddy told judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith: “What I was looking to do is give you Bake Off’s biggest erection - and I feel as though I have achieved that.” Earlier on as he made his dessert, Paddy had realised its phallic resemblance, and when his biscuit collapsed, he quipped: “A shaft has collapsed…story of my life.” Loose Women's Coleen Nolan, who is also appearing on the show, didn't miss an opportunity to dig him out, as she peered at his creation and said: "What the hell is that?" Paddy replied only half-joking as he said: "That's nice isn't it? That's encouraging.

Paddy McGuinness is still residing with his ex-wife, Christine, nine months after their surprising separation, but he is finding it difficult since Christine is leading an entirely separate life from him.

Comedian Paddy McGuinness is set to have a meltdown on this Sunday night’s episode of Celebrity Great British Bake Off. After watching his cake completely collapse in the oven, the 49-year-old has to start his baking all over again. The epic gingerbread fail is followed by bleeped out swearing, with some of the cake even ending up on the floor in bits.

Paddy McGuinness will be seen in meltdown as he heads into The Great British Bake Off tent. Four more famous faces will be seen on Sunday night (April 9) putting their baking skills to the test on the charity spin-off of the Channel 4 show.

Paddy McGuinness announced he and Christine McGuinness were separating in July last year - and after opening up about experiencing homesickness, the Top Gear star is said to be "struggling". The 49 year old previously discussed being away from his family, as he continues to live with his estranged partner, 35, and their three children - Penelope and Leo, nine, and Felicity, seven. And now a source has told OK! that the aftermath of the split is "hitting Paddy hard", with Christine being busy with her career projects.

Bolton-raised telly favourites were reunited as they watched Bolton Wanderers' 4-0 triumph over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium. Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay were cheering in the stands as their heroes lifted the Papa John’s Trophy.

Paddy McGuinness has broken his silence on his split from wife Christine, 35, almost nine months on from the shock separation as he admits he is suffering from 'homesickness.'

Paddy McGuinness had a 'belter of a day' as he saw his cousin get married. The Top Gear and Question of Sport presenter looked dapper in his suit and tie as he beamed alongside his cousin Lucy and her new wife.

Paddy McGuinness revealed his ex-wife, Christine, 35, was one of the first people to notice he wasn’t being himself before he eventually got diagnosed with depression.

Paddy McGuinness looked mortified as he failed to realise he was live on-air on This Morning on Friday. The TV presenter, 49, appeared on the ITV daytime programme to chat about his new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune, with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Paddy McGuinness was back on This Morning with his usual chaotic energy which left Alison Hammond suggesting that she felt 'unwell'. The comedian and TV host was on the ITV daytime programme on Friday (March 31) to chat about his new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune.

The BBC has halted production on the latest series of Top Gear following an investigation into co-host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff‘s injury that required him to be airlifted to a hospital last December.

Paddy McGuinness has given a rare, and brilliantly honest, insight into life as a dad-of-three as he continues to live with ex-wife Christine McGuinness in their Cheshire home. The comedian and presenter was on The One Show on Thursday night (March 23) to chat about his new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune.

The BBC has announced that the filming of Top Gear’s latest series will not resume after the corporation’s investigation into presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff ’s crash. Former professional cricketer Flintoff, 45, was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while shooting for the hit motoring show.The incident happened while he was at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey on December 13. His co-star Chris Harris - who presents the show alongside the former cricketer and Paddy McGuiness - was also at the Top Gear test track when it happened.

The BBC has confirmed that Top Gear has been put on hold following the Andrew Flintoff crash, with a decision on the show’s future set to be made “later this year.”

Christine McGuinness gave fans a glimpse into her sweaty workouts earlier this week and now she's flashed her toned torso as she prepared for an important day at work. The model returned to Instagram on Thursday (March 22) after being surprised by best pal Chelcee Grimes.