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Chris Hughes ‘replaces’ Christine McGuinness on Celebs Go Dating as she says show was ‘just too soon’

Christine McGuinness has left Celebs Go Dating after describing it as being “too soon” following her split from Paddy McGuinness.

Christine, who had already flown to Ibiza to take part in the Channel 4 show, added: “They’ve said the door is always open for me, which I’m so grateful but for now I’m returning home to my family.” She was set to be in the Celebs Go Dating line-up alongside Kerry Katona, The Chase’s Mark Labbett, Love Island All Stars’ Olivia Hawkins, Too Hot To Handle’s Louis Russell and Jon Lee of S Club. Christine announced that she’d be stepping away from Celebs Go Dating on her Instagram Stories (Credit: Instagram Stoies) Speaking to The Sun, a source described Chris’ inclusion as a “great coup” for the show, adding: “The agents will be eager to get to know the real truth about Chris and what he is looking for following his connection with JoJo.”

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