The former model, 34, has reportedly been miserable as she was forced to hide the split for weeks, with the pair thought to have actually went their separate ways back in June.
Taking to Instagram, Paddy, 48, and Christine, 34, confirmed their separation but revealed they will continue living together for the sake of their three autistic children.
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