Christine McGuinness

Christine McGuinness is an English television personality, author and autism advocate, best known for winning Celebrity of the Year at the 2023 National Diversity Awards for her powerful documentary work. As a speaker and host, Christine shares her lived experience of late diagnosed autism, resilience and personal growth, connecting deeply with audiences across corporate, education and public sector events.

Christine experienced a challenging childhood shaped by trauma and instability. She has spoken openly about surviving abuse and growing up with a parent struggling with addiction, experiences that built the resilience she draws upon today. Christine first stepped into the public eye through the world of pageantry, earning the title of Miss Liverpool 2007, which launched her modelling career and introduced her to media opportunities. Early television appearances, including roles on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ and ‘All Star Mr & Mrs’, helped her develop confidence in front of the camera while balancing young motherhood and increasing public attention.

Christine became widely recognised as a cast member on ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’ 2018 to 2020, establishing herself as a relatable and candid presence on British television. Her career evolved in 2021 following her autism diagnosis at the age of 33, a moment she describes as life changing. That same year she co-presented the BBC documentary ‘Paddy and Christine McGuinness, Our Family and Autism’, which earned a nomination at the 27th National Television Awards. In 2023, she fronted ‘Christine McGuinness, Unmasking My Autism’, a deeply personal film exploring late diagnosis in women, which was nominated at the 28th National Television Awards and led to her winning Celebrity of the Year at the National Diversity Awards. Alongside her documentary work, Christine released her autobiography ‘A Beautiful Nightmare, My Story’ and has appeared on programmes including Loose Women, The Real Full Monty and The Games.

Event organisers hire Christine for her honesty, warmth and practical insight into neurodiversity and inclusion. Christine speaks about late diagnosed autism in women, the impact of masking, mental wellbeing, resilience after adversity and raising autistic children. She offers organisations tangible guidance on creating supportive cultures, drawing from her experience as an autistic woman and mother of three autistic children. Her talks combine vulnerability with strength, leaving audiences better informed, more empathetic and motivated to create meaningful change.