LONDON — Christine McGuinness turned heads on Tuesday night, commanding the spotlight at a star-studded Skin & Tan event in the heart of London.

The 38-year-old television personality and autism advocate appeared more confident than ever, sporting a daring ensemble that signaled a bold new chapter in her personal life.

The appearance comes as speculation reaches a fever pitch regarding her rumored romance with Olympic boxing legend Nicola Adams.

While the “Skin & Tan” dinner was ostensibly a celebration of beauty and glow, the subtext of the evening was undeniably about McGuinness’s radical self-reinvention following her 2022 divorce from comedian Paddy McGuinness.

Stepping out in a plunging pink corset that accentuated her gym-honed physique, Christine paired the look with a provocative black mini skirt featuring studded cut-outs.

The “racy” aesthetic was completed with sparkly pink stilettos and a signature bronzed glow, fitting for an event hosted by a tanning brand.

McGuinness wasn’t the only star lighting up the red carpet. She was joined by:

• Ashley James: The This Morning star leaned into the “mermaid-core” trend with a strapless sea-foam corset and fiery red locks.
• Helen Flanagan: The Coronation Street actress opted for a classic but high-impact skintight black bodysuit and denim.
• The Bright Family: TOWIE alumna Lydia Bright arrived with mother Debbie and sister Romana, the trio presenting a unified front in coordinated ivory and white textures.

Despite the heavy-hitting guest list, the focus remained squarely on Christine, whose recent candidness about her sexuality has made her one of the most talked-about figures in British media this year.

The whispers linking Christine to 43-year-old gold medallist Nicola Adams began in earnest last month at the DIVA Awards 2026.

Observers at the event, which celebrates LGBTQIA achievements, described the pair as “inseparable.”

The rumor mill was set ablaze earlier this week when Adams shared a cryptic, playful Instagram video.

Using a trending clip of Evan Peters dancing, Adams captioned the post with: “Them: ‘You’re not that crazy about that woman’… Who me? #wlw.”

The use of the hashtag #wlw (women loving women) is a significant nod to the community and has been interpreted by fans as a soft launch of her relationship with McGuinness.

While representatives for Nicola Adams stated they “don’t feel the need to make a comment at this time,” the digital paper trail—including the pair recently following each other on social media—suggests a blossoming connection built on shared experiences and mutual respect.

Since her high-profile split from Paddy McGuinness in 2022, Christine has been remarkably transparent about her evolution.

After 15 years with the Take Me Out host, with whom she shares three children, Christine has revealed that she has moved away from dating men entirely.

Speaking on the It Started With A Kiss podcast, McGuinness delivered her most “unfiltered” interview to date.

She described her current phase as a “completely different move forward,” famously branding herself a “five-star lesbian.”

“I didn’t intentionally go, ‘Okay, that’s it. Now I’m off to women,’ but that’s kind of what I’ve done,” she explained. “I’ve just enjoyed the women and I absolutely fully love it and can’t get enough.”

Christine’s journey isn’t just about a change in partner preference; it’s about sensory and emotional discovery.

She spoke poetically about her first kiss with a woman post-divorce, describing it as “soft, feminine, and melting,” a stark contrast to the life she had known for nearly two decades.

For McGuinness, who was diagnosed with autism in her 30s alongside her three children, control and environment are paramount.

This neurodivergent lens informs how she navigates her new dating life. She admitted to enjoying a “double life”—maintaining a sanctuary for her children in the North while exploring her identity and career in London.

She also touched on her exploration of Shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage.

Far from just a sexual preference, Christine views it as a therapeutic exercise in vulnerability.

• Trust: Allowing herself to be tied up helps her navigate her need for control.
• Communication: It serves as a tool for understanding her own desires for dominance versus submission.
• Self-Discovery: “It was part of me getting to know myself after my divorce,” she noted.

In an era where “clickbait” often overshadows substance, McGuinness’s story resonates because it touches on universal themes of late-blooming identity and the complexities of co-parenting.

By being open about her “Subs” account (a non-adult, sensual subscription platform) and her specific boundaries, she is reclaiming a narrative that is often stripped away from women in the public eye post-divorce.

As she continues to advocate for the autism community while exploring her own “wildest memories,” Christine McGuinness is proving that life at 38 is not an end, but a vibrant, “pink-corseted” beginning.