Paddy McGuinness detailed the disastrous day he faced before his children left him in tears over the sweet gesture. The Bolton-born star took to social media on Valentine's Day to reveal who was sending him love on the special annual day following his split from his wife Christine.
The former couple confirmed their separation on July 22, 2022, issuing a joint statement which they shared on social media. They said at the time that they had earlier taken the "difficult decision to separate" and that it wa "not an easy decision" but added: "We’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children."
Despite their split, Paddy, 50 and Christine, 35, have continued to live together in their Cheshire home for the sake of their children - twins Penelope and Leo and their youngest daughter Felicity - all three of whom have been diagnosed with autism.
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And it was Paddy's children who were making him feel the love on Wednesday (February 14), despite some testing situations throughout the day.
Taking to Instagram, the former Top Gear host shared a picture of a homemade card from his youngest daughter, Felicity. The front of the pink card said: "To mummy and daddy. Happy Valentine's Day. Love you lots and lots from Felicity," before she drew a bear hugging a huge red heart on the back.
Captioning the post, Paddy read: "Woke up early by the kids, sorted their breakfasts, emptied the Cats litter tray, moved a load of patio furniture in the p**s rain, waited in all day for a tradesman who never turned up and a bus driver took my wing mirror off."
He then added: "But none of that mattered a jot once my baby girl, Felicity, gave us this! One very happy Daddy here. #valentines #daddysgirl." Paddy then returned to social media to reveal the second card he received, this time from his son, Leo.
He wrote a little story that started: "Once upon a time there was a boy and a dad called Leo and Daddy." And it clearly got Paddy all in his feels. "I've got something in my eye," the TV and radio star wrote alongside a crying emoji.
He added: "My gorgeous boy Leo just gave me this! I’m so proud of all my children. They surprise and inspire me every single day! #valentines #autismawareness #prouddad."
