Olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams has fueled speculation about a romantic relationship with Christine McGuinness, the ex-wife of comedian Paddy McGuinness.

Social Media Hints and Public Appearances

The rumors began circulating following suggestive posts on social media and recent public appearances together. Adams, 43, and McGuinness, 38, have reportedly grown close in recent months.

Instagram Post Fuels Speculation

Nicola Adams shared a video on Instagram of herself dancing with her eyes closed, alongside a clip from Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. She captioned the post with 'Them: You’re not that crazy about that woman' and the hashtag '#wlw', an abbreviation for women loving women.

Connection at The DIVA Awards 2026

Initial reports of a potential romance surfaced last month when both Adams and McGuinness attended The DIVA Awards 2026 in London. The event celebrates the achievements of LGBTQIA women and non-binary individuals.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses at the awards ceremony described Adams and McGuinness as “inseparable and looking like a couple.” A representative for Nicola Adams has declined to comment on the matter.

Christine McGuinness on Sexuality and Relationships

Christine McGuinness has been openly discussing her sexuality and desires in recent interviews. She recently described herself as a “five star lesbian” and expressed her desire to have a wife.

Views on Marriage and Family

McGuinness envisions a “blessing” and “celebration of love” rather than a traditional legal marriage. She also prefers to maintain a degree of separation between her family life and romantic relationships.

Past Relationships and Future Plans

McGuinness has been candid about her past relationships, including her marriage to Paddy McGuinness from 2011 to 2022. She has clarified that she does not wish to have more children and is upfront about this with potential partners. She also shared details about her preferences in intimacy, including a preference for using new sex toys directly from their packaging.

McGuinness recounted a recent encounter where she was initially seeking a casual connection but found herself drawn to a “masc stud” type woman. The pair are now following each other on Instagram, further adding to the speculation.