Christine McGuinness was scared to leave her children after splitting from Paddy

Christine McGuinness has started taking medication following split from Paddy. She says friends have been amazed by the changes she has seen in her life. McGuinness says the drugs calm her down and help her do things 'better' She says her friends are amazed at the changes they have seen.

Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts and many more stars took over Manchester Arndale earlier today to mark the second series of Channel 4 show The Piano. Christine McGuinness leads stars taking over Manchester venue for Channel 4 series of The Piano on Channel 4 at 8pm.

Christine McGuinness almost didn't take part in Pilgrimage as it was the longest she had ever gone without seeing her children. The 36-year-old admits she was scared to leave her children behind. She almost did not take part as she was afraid to leave the children alone.

BBC Pilgrimage star Christine McGuinness admits being warned by previous star prior to taking part in show. The 36-year-old was unsure about taking part as a result of being warned. She was warned by former star before she took part in the show, which will be shown on BBC2.