Christine McGuinness gets supportive hug from friend ahead of big night 'without Paddy'

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Christine McGuinness has been spotted getting herself ready in preparation for a big awards night this week. The former model is expected to attend the National Television Awards on Thursday night (October 13) as her documentary with ex-husband Paddy McGuinness.

The former couple, who announced they had separated back in July after rumours their 11-year marriage had come to an end, are nominated for an authored documentary gong for their BBC One show Paddy and Christine: Our Family And Autism as they explored the condition all three of their children have been diagnosed with.

It has been reported, however, that Top Gear host Paddy, 49, won't be joining 34-year-old Christine at the glamourous event, which was postponed last month following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon panics fans as she apologises over toothpaste video Christine, however, was all smiles leaving a salon in Wilmslow in Cheshire.

The mum-of-three was seen chatting and getting a supportive hug from a friend following her pamper session after her recent heartbreaking split.