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Vicki Newman

Why Paddy and Christine McGuinness keep kids out of limelight and don't show their faces

Christine and Paddy McGuinness have made a conscious effort to keep their children out of the spotlight.

Even though they share the odd sweet family photo online, you'll never see the kids' faces.

And while some celebrities take their children along to red carpet events and are regularly snapped by the paparazzi on family days out, that's not something model Christine and Take Me Out host Paddy want to do.

In her new book A Beautiful Nightmare, Christine explains why we never see the kids, and that it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact they're autistic.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine, who was recently diagnosed with autism herself, explains: "As you may know, my husband and I have never put our children’s faces in the public domain.

"It’s nothing to do with their autism. Even before they were diagnosed, we never shared photographs of them. My husband never wanted to show the kids publicly, and I do agree it’s the right thing.

"I’m not saying I’m keeping them out of the limelight forever. If the children would like social media when they’re older, then that’s up to them.

"But while they haven’t got a say, we’ve chosen to protect them in the best way we know how."

Christine's book A Beautiful Nightmare (Christine McGuinness / A Beautiful Nightmare)
Christine and Paddy (Getty Images)

Christine, 33, also recently explained how she'll tell the kids they're autistic, although she's admitted she isn't sure when the right time will be.

She said that her own diagnosis will make it easier for her to explain the condition to the kids.

She said on Loose Women: "So when we do discuss it with them, at least now I can say 'You’re just a bit like mummy. It’s not going to hold you back. Mummy’s working. Mummy’s married. Mummy has a family. You are capable of all these things'."

They never show the kids' faces (Instagram)
It'll be their choice when they're old enough (mrscmcguinness/Instagram)

She added: "And I think we need to address while we are here as well that obviously autism is a huge big massive spectrum. I don’t define an autistic person, and my children don’t. There are those that really, really do struggle with many, many challenges.

"There are autistic people who may not be able to talk yet. There will be families out there who are still waiting to hear their children say 'Mummy'."

* Preorder Christine McGuinness: A Beautiful Nightmare (RRP £20, out 25 Nov) and save £5 with the offer code XA9. Order online at Mirrorbooks.co.uk

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