Overview

• On the 19 August episode, McGuinness told the show’s experts she was leaving to date more privately and return home to her children after struggling with outside attention.
• Dating agent Anna Williamson said producers didn’t know she would quit until the filmed conversation and noted McGuinness had worked with the agency for a good couple of weeks.
• Following the episode, McGuinness thanked supporters on Instagram and ended her message with “@celebsgodating – To be continued,” hinting at a possible return.
• Coverage highlighted her on‑screen disclosure that trust was broken in her marriage to Paddy McGuinness, which she said she ended in 2022.
• A participant who dated McGuinness said she was not paid for appearing but that flights, mixers, travel and catering were covered as reimbursed expenses.