Paddy McGuinness Height, Weight, Family, Education, Biography

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Paddy McGuinness Quick Info
Height6 ft 1 in
Weight81 kg
Date of BirthAugust 14, 1973
Zodiac SignLeo
Eye ColorHazel

Paddy McGuinness is an English actor, comedian, and TV presenter who is best known for hosting 11 series (2010–2019) of Take Me Out, a British dating-based TV game show. In 2019, he was named one of the 3 co-hosts of the globally popular Top Gear, a British motoring-based factual TV program. In 2021, he was announced as the new host of Question of Sport, a British TV sports quiz show that is considered to be the world’s longest-running TV sports quiz show. The show has regularly been on air since 1970 (with 2 notable exceptions – 1973 and 1978).

Born Name

Patrick Joseph McGuinness

Nick Name

Paddy

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Residence

Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Nationality

English

Education

Paddy had attended the Mount St. Joseph School, a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school in his hometown of Farnworth.

Occupation

Actor, Comedian, TV Presenter

Family

  • Father – Joe McGuinness (Musician)
  • Siblings – Tony McGuinness (Brother) (DJ, Musician)
  • Others – Johnny Martin (Ex-Father-in-Law), Joan Martin (Ex-Mother-in-Law), Jamie Martin (Ex-Brother-in-Law), Billie-Jo Martin (Ex-Sister-in-Law)

Manager

He has been represented by YMU Group, Talent Management Firm, London, England, United Kingdom.

Net Worth

Paddy McGuinness’ net worth had been $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm

Weight

81 kg or 178.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Paddy has dated –

  • Abi Titmuss (2004)
  • Christine McGuinness (2008–2022) – Paddy began dating English model, TV personality, and former beauty pageant contestant Christine McGuinness (b. Christine Martin) in 2008. They got married on June 4, 2011, and have 3 children together – 2 daughters named Felicity Rose McGuinness (b. September 9, 2016) and Penelope Patricia McGuinness, and a son named Leo Joseph McGuinness. Penelope and Leo are twins (b. July 2, 2013). Christine and all 3 of the couple’s children have been diagnosed with autism. In 2021, Paddy and Christine released a documentary (that was also aired on BBC) titled Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism to raise awareness about the autism spectrum, a range of neurodevelopmental conditions generally characterized by difficulties in social interactions and communication. This documentary had been nominated in the ‘Authored Documentary’ category of the 2022 National Television Awards. In 2022, the couple started a podcast titled Table Talk with Paddy and Christine McGuinness. In July 2022, they announced that they had separated, after 11 years of marriage, but would continue to live together in their family home.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He is of Irish descent.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Toned physique
    • Close-cropped hair
    • Often sports a rugged stubble

    Brand Endorsements

    Paddy has served as the brand ambassador of –

    • Pizza Hut (American multinational restaurant chain) (appointed in 2013)
    • Jackpot Joy (online gaming company) (appointed in 2017)

    He has been featured in the TV commercials for –

    • Victor Chandler (British bookmaker) (November 2010)
    • Greggs plc (British bakery chain)

    Paddy McGuinness Facts

  • Paddy had participated in Soccer Aid (a British annual (formerly biennial) charity event that has raised more than £35 million in aid of UNICEF UK) in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018.
  • In September 2010, he launched his first book titled My Guide to the North: (and Scotland & Wales, oh, and less important places i.e. the South).
  • In June 2018, he revealed in an interview that he had been diagnosed with arthritis several years ago.
  • In October 2021, Paddy released his autobiography titled My Lifey.
  • He is a lifelong supporter of the English professional soccer club Bolton Wanderers F.C.
  • Paddy had his radio show on Bauer City 1 stations, which ran from 2014 until 2017.
  • He was diagnosed with depression in the past after his ex-wife Christine spotted the signs of the disorder.

    • Featured Image by Paddy McGuinness / Instagram

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