Paddy McGuinness admits his childreare used to living a much more luxurious life than he did during his own childhood.
The presenter, 47, is father to twins Leo and Penelope, seven, and daughter Felicity, four, with wife Christine McGuinness, 32.
He revealed that he grew up in Bolton with ‘double nothing’, which is in sharp contrast to his current lifestyle living in a Cheshire mansion.
Opening up: Paddy McGuinness has admitted that he cannot relate to his children they are so used to living a much more luxurious life than he did during his own childhood
Paddy also said that his kids often surprise him with their many questions about swimming pools and housekeepers.
He told the Daily Star: ‘When we were getting this house done, we used to drive up and let them look from outside.
‘The first thing my daughter says is, ‘Where’s the swimming pool?’ I was like, ‘Is that a normal question to ask someone?’
Happy family: The presenter, 47, is father to twin brother and sister Leo and Penelope, seven, and daughter Felicity, four, with wife Christine McGuinness, 32
‘This is so far removed from my childhood, and she said it’s just normal, totally normal, ‘Where’s the housekeeper living, Daddy?’
He added: ‘It’s mad, but that’s just how it is, I think it’s difficult when you’re brought up with like double nothing.
‘You do have that thing in your head where they can have what they want but you don’t want them to be spoilt or just expecting things.’
Life in lockdown: It comes after Paddy’s wife Christine revealed that her three children, who are autistic, have become ‘more physical’ with her and each other as she detailed how they have changed during lockdown
It comes after Paddy’s wife Christine revealed that her three children, who are autistic, have become ‘more physical’ with her and each other as she detailed how they have changed during lockdown.
Christine has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism, often sharing her experiences and giving advice and support to parents in the same boat.
The model took to Instagram to share a reassuring text she had sent a fellow SEN (special educational needs) mum, detailing how she ‘barely recognises’ her children at times, before positively adding that the difficult time ‘will pass’.
Honest: The model took to Instagram to share a reassuring text she had sent a fellow SEN (special educational needs) mum, detailing how she ‘barely recognises’ her children at times, before positively adding that the difficult time ‘will pass’
In the message, she said: ‘I totally understand, all three of mine have got more physical with me and each other recently it’s awful.
‘I barely recognise them sometimes and I just paint a smile on like everything is fine. Thinking of you lots, stay strong. This time will pass.’
Alongside the image she shared a lengthy caption in which she further detailed her kids’ changes, while also sharing a message of support to everyone affected by the pandemic.
Sending support: Alongside the image she shared a lengthy caption in which she further detailed her kids’ changes, while also sharing a message of support to everyone affected by the pandemic
She penned: ‘Day 1: Lockdown 3. This may or may not help anyone but this is ‘real life’ I just want to let my SEN families know you are not alone, I hear you, I understand.
‘For me personally I feel good, I am very head strong and I love to stay positive but I can’t deny what these lockdowns are doing to my children. My children are not the same little people they were this time last year.’
She went on: ‘The pandemic is affecting everyone differently, whether it’s your business, your mental health, a loss of life… Covid is hitting everyone hard in different ways it’s heartbreaking. I pray every day. I hope it passes soon.
‘Thinking of you all, sending love and light to each and every one of you. (This is a message I sent to one of my SEN mummy friends this morning) In it together. (sic)’
Christine has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism, often sharing her experiences and giving advice and support to parents in the same boat