Christine McGuinness has openly admitted that hubby Paddy "hated" her being part of The Real Housewives of Cheshire cast.
And now a source has told OK! that he is proud of Christine and the way her work is going since leaving the show, especially in light of her forthcoming venture on ITV challenge show The Games, which is due to air later this year.
"He thinks this is a step in the right direction," an insider revealed.
"He never really liked her being on the Housewives. He feels [now] like she’s doing something that doesn’t involve her going for lunches and gossiping with other women."
Christine, who shares twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and five year old Felicity with the Top Gear presenter, has really spread her wings over the last year, having penned a successful autobiography, made an important BBC documentary about autism and starred on ITV's The Real Full Monty to raise awareness for breast cancer.
"He feels like her career is really on the up," the source explained.
"With the documentary, the book and he was really proud of The Real Full Monty.
"The Games is the next big thing for Christine and he can’t wait to be there to support her."
While a representative for Christine added: "Christine is so excited that she is doing things she loves – she is super happy. We turn a lot down for Christine so she has a balanced life, but her dreams are coming true making more people aware of Autism."
Christine, who starred in the Real Housewives for four series, wrote in her autobiography, A Beautiful Nightmare, about her husband's dislike for her being a cast member.
"Patrick didn't want me to have a public profile at all. He especially didn't want me to join this show [The Real Housewives]," she said.
"He thought it was all about the glitz and glamour, and showing off your wealth, which is so far removed from my normal life.
"And I agree it wasn't quite the right fit; I don't live a glamorous life and I'm not shopping for Chanel bags and going to swanky parties every day, which is the reputation of Housewives."
Since making her exit in 2020, Christine has been dedicated to spreading awareness for autism, with her ultimate goal to make a better world for her three autistic children. It became a cause even closer to her heart when she was too diagnosed with the condition last summer.
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