Christine McGuinness and Nicola Adams are reportedly growing close after both recently ending long-term relationships. The two were seen together at the DIVA Awards 2026 in London, sparking interest in their connection.
Christine McGuinness, age 38, was previously married to Paddy McGuinness for 11 years before their separation in 2022. She has three children with him: twins Leo and Penelope, 11, and Felicity, 8. Nicola Adams, age 43, split from her partner Ella Baig in March 2025 after seven years together. They share a son, Taylor Nate, born by IVF in July 2022.
Both women are currently single and navigating the challenges of parenting. Christine expressed a desire to have a wife one day, describing it as a “celebration of love” on a podcast. Witnesses at the DIVA Awards noted that they appeared inseparable.
Key facts:
- Christine McGuinness declared herself a “five-star lesbian” on a podcast.
- Attendees at the DIVA Awards remarked on their closeness, with one saying they looked like a couple.
- A representative for Nicola Adams stated, “We don’t feel the need to make a comment at this time.”
- A close friend of Nicola suggested they would make a good match given their similar circumstances.
This budding relationship comes amid broader discussions about LGBTQIA+ visibility in celebrity culture. Both women have expressed their commitment to co-parenting while exploring new personal connections.
