Paddy McGuinness branded unrecognisable by fans as he addresses cosmetic surgery rumours

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Paddy McGuinness, 49, rubbished rumours that he had travelled to Turkey to get age-defying cosmetic work done - but appeared in what seemed to be a heavily filtered video, where some thought he looked just half his age.The Top Gear legend displayed unusually smooth skin, a luscious head of hair and a very youthful face as he addressed the claims he could have gone under the knife."Hello there, I've come on here today to address the unfounded rumours that I've had a bit of work done over Christmas," Paddy explained to his Instagram followers."Yes, I've been to Turkey for a long weekend, but there's absolutely no truth in that I've had a bit of work done!" he insisted."This is just a tan and I've had a couple of cans of that Prime."However, @paul_strick341 quipped: "How many filters have you got turned on fella?"@badlifestyler commented: "[We] could see you struggling to keep a straight face!"Paddy also joked that fans shouldn't pay attention to the fake social media accounts run by imposters posing as him."Unless it's this guy, it's not the real deal," he declared adamantly, before adding: "Happy 2023."Paddy also spoke of the intense "ups and downs" that 2022 - the year he split from his ex wife Christine - had brought him.Summing up the past year, he recalled glamorous globetrotting journeys and TV appearances, attaching clips to an Instagram post for his fans.Despite separating from his Real Housewives of Cheshire star wife, to whom he'd been wed for 11 years, he promised fans that he was "still above ground".Christine recently explained that she and Paddy had been keeping their split a secret from their three kids, so as not to cause them unnecessary upheaval.They share twins Leo and Penelope, who are nine, and.