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Christine McGuinness has opened up on her fears of first dates after splitting from her husband Paddy McGuinness. The former beauty queen, 35, and the Top Gear presenter, 49, called it quits after 11 years of marriage and share three children together. Blonde bombshell Christine revealed the former couple were friends before things turned romantic, with the model mum going on to confirm her dating anxieties stem from having “never really done it”.

He was the unexpected star of Clarkson’s Farm - winning over viewers with his incredible work ethic and love of the job. Now Kaleb Cooper - who welcomed a daughter, Willa, this week and also has son Oscar, two - is trying something new - with the announcement of a live theatre tour.The World According To Kaleb will see the young farmer leave the home in Chipping Norton he shares with girlfriend Taya and their children for a 33-day UK tour next year.

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper has announced that his partner Taya has given birth to a daughter.The TV personality, 24, shot to fame in 2021 after the release of the hit Prime Video farming show, which follows former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run an Oxfordshire farm in the Cotswolds. Cooper, an agricultural entrepreneur and farm contractor, said he is calling his second child Willa Grace. He already has a son called Oscar.

Jeremy Clarkson has courted controversy by insisting school is "for smoking and shagging" and "not swotting".The former Top Gear presenter, who often talks about flunking his own A-levels, believes that teens are under too much pressure when it comes to studying for their exams.The Clarkson's Farm star said: "I tell this story to kids, hoping they’ll realise that school is for smoking and sh***ing, not swotting. "But they all have it in their heads that without four A*s and a first from Oxford, they’re going to spend their lives endlessly asking customers if they’ve ever been to a Harvester before." The 63-year-old told the Daily Star: "This makes them all unbelievably stressy.

Paddy McGuinness was a picture of despondency this week, as the BBC indefinitely paused production on his motoring series Top Gear.The 49 year old dad-of-three has co-presented the show since 2019 alongside ex-cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff and Chris Harris, following the exit of previous stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May several years earlier, who collectively jumped ship to Amazon Prime Video for The Grand Tour. News of Top Gear's axe arrived on Thursday in light of 45 year old Freddie's life-threatening injury while working behind the wheel for the show. Back in December at Surrey's Dunsfold Aerodrome, he was involved in a horrific accident that saw him airlifted to hospital.

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.

He might be yet to sign his divorce papers - having only called time on his marriage last year - but Paddy McGuinness appears to have already set his sights on a potential new partner. After being papped with television presenter Kirsty Gallacher at the Ham Yard Hotel last week, following a night out in London’s Soho, a source close to Paddy, 49, now claims that the pair have been "leaning on each other" since their respective break-ups and that a blossoming romance might be on the cards.

He’s best known to viewers for his presenting roles on motoring shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, but Jeremy Clarkson has tapped into an entirely new generation of fans with his foray into the word of farming on Clarkson’s Farm. The popular documentary series has documented the life of the mortaring expert since 2019, when he embarked on a brand new adventure and set out to transform 1000 acres of land tucked away in the heart of the Cotswolds.

ITV has officially scrapped Jeremy Clarkson as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – in the wake of comments he made regarding the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle earlier this year.The network’s boss Carolyn McCall has now confirmed the forthcoming season of the popular quiz show, which is currently in production, will be the final series to be hosted by the former Top Gear star. “We have a contract. We’re contracted to this [season], so we will do that,” said McCall.

Emily Clarkson has welcomed a little girl with her husband Alex Andrew.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, 5 February, Emily, the daughter of Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson, announced that she gave birth on 1 February. Emily, 28, has named her newborn Arlo Rose, and told her fans that she and her newborn are doing "really well". She wrote next to a black and white photo of her holding Arlo while in hospital: "we’re all doing really well at home and just loving this time hanging out as a family so will be back online in a little bit".

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness decided against attending tonight's National Television Awards, leaving his estranged wife Christine attending alone, despite the pair being nominated together for their documentary Our Family and Autism. Paddy, 49, is said to have made the decision to stay home due to concerns that his appearance may have been a distraction from the success of his family's documentary.The dad-of-three has since taken to Instagram revealing how he spent the evening, while Christine, 34, attends on their behalf.

Christine McGuinness admitted to feeling "a little lost" as she tries to navigate her new life after splitting up from her husband, Paddy McGuinness.The mum-of-three, 34, and the Top Gear host, 49, called time on their 11-year marriage in a joint statement on Instagram last month. Christine has since shared a number of high-spirited social media posts but the star appears to be feeling a little more measured in her recent snaps.The blonde beauty shared an image of a pink street sign, which read: "You'll always feel a little lost right before you find yourself." She also showed clips of her enjoying a "gorgeous sunset" and being joined by a "lonely bird" on the banks of the River Thames. Christine even shared a video of her enjoying a game of darts on a night out while posing happily for a snap in the street.

Lancashire funnyman Paddy McGuinness has surprised his fans with an unusual birthday celebration on social media, as he turned 49 on Sunday. The Top Gear presenter ditched the more typical convention of cake and presents as he participated in a special fitness challenge to mark his 49 years in the world. To celebrate his birthday, and reaching the last year of his forties before next year’s big 50, Paddy decided to showcase his impressive fitness skills by performing 49 press ups, one for every year birthday he has had so far.

Paddy McGuinness has announced his birthday plans are “out of the window” following the breakdown of his marriage.The actor and Top Gear presenter, who will turn 49 on August 14, took to Instagram to share the sad news. In his usual comical fashion the star updated fans from home, quipping: “Welcome to this very special edition of shower news: drought edition.” Paddy covered his dry body in shower gel without turning the water on, and began revealing what he’d planned for his birthday celebrations.

TV star James May has been rushed to hospital after a car crash stunt reportedly went wrong.The former Top Gear star, 59, is said to have broken a rib and needed a brain scan before getting the all-clear. It’s believed James had been filming with his Grand Tour co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond during the time of the accident. A TV source told The Sun: "It looked extremely worrying at first.

Paddy McGuiness sparked concern surrounding the state of his marriage to Christine McGuinness after a newly-posted video on Chris Baber's Instagram appeared to show he'd removed his heart-shaped tattoo - a tribute to his wife. The Top Gear host, 48, got the inking to make up for losing his wedding ring on two separate occasions in recent years. Following this several unearthed extracts featured in model Christine's first autobiography A Beautiful Nightmare said the Full Monty star would "never kick husband Paddy out." "People go through difficult times in marriage, family, work, life - everything," Christine told readers.

Paddy and Christine McGuinness have opened up about their pride for their three children, who have previously been diagnosed with autism, after they hit a “massive milestone” on World Book Day. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Christine confessed that the annual dress up day, which sees children dress up as their favourite characters from a book for school and nursery, used to leave her and her kids in “tears”.

Christine McGuinness has openly admitted that hubby Paddy "hated" her being part of The Real Housewives of Cheshire cast. And now a source has told OK! that he is proud of Christine and the way her work is going since leaving the show, especially in light of her forthcoming venture on ITV challenge show The Games, which is due to air later this year. "He thinks this is a step in the right direction," an insider revealed.

Friends actor Matt LeBlanc has reportedly split from Top Gear producer girlfriend Aurora Mulligan after nearly six years together. The 54 year old, who is best known as playing Joey Tribbiani in the US sitcom, has reportedly parted from the 36 year old TV producer after the pair were first linked in 2016 when Matt joined the BBC motoring series. Matt, who was pictured looking downcast at a car body shop in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Sherman Oaks at the weekend, is said to have 'taken the news particularly hard'.

Cat owners will know that their furry friends will often sleep anywhere and everywhere — something which Paddy McGuinness has recently learnt for himself.The Top Gear presenter took to Instagram to inform his 1.9 followers of a recent situation he had with his cat, Millie, and how he found him sleeping inside a Tesco shopping bag. Sharing a snap of the cat cosied up inside the bag, Paddy wrote: “My Cat Millie has got a perfectly good bed and pretty much free reign of the house.

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm appears to be targeted by protestors as photos reveal that the shop is covered with graffiti.The Top Gear presenter, who recently lashed out at the "nuisance" visitors to his Cotswolds farm shop, reportedly has had the property covered with a banner saying "Save Our Turf, Save The Earth" according to MailOnline.

Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness has opened up about dealing with a nasty comment from a stranger in a car park while he was out with his children. Paddy, 48, shares three children with wife Christine McGuinness, 33, who have all been diagnosed with autism.The comedian and presenter appeared live on the BBC and Sky News this week to discuss autism and recalled an experience where a stranger made a judgemental comment about his family.

Jeremy Clarkson is totally unrecognisable with his latest new look.The former Top Gear presenter has seemingly relaxed into the lockdown months as took to Instagram on Sunday to share share a snap of himself with both long hair and a grey thick beard.The 60 year old shared the shot of him standing outside wearing dark glasses and a blue painters jacket, along with the caption: "Face furniture: model's own." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's

Paddy McGuinness has shared his fears that his wife Christine McGuinness is pregnant and his vasectomy may not have worked. Taking to Instagram to share a snap of a Fab ice lolly and a cup of tea, the Top Gear host revealed that his model wife had requested them for dinner and called it a "#weirdcraving".

The moment Paddy McGuinness crashed behind the wheel of a red Lamborghini Diablo has been shown on Top Gear.

Freddie Flintoff wrestles with an insurance write-off Maserati on the Wall of Death in a new clip from the upcoming episode of Top Gear.

Fans get their first glimpse of Paddy McGuinness’ high-speed crash in the trailer for the new series of Top Gear.