Christine McGuinness is a British television personality, author and autism awareness advocate whose career has evolved into powerful public advocacy. Crowned Miss Liverpool in 2007, she first rose to prominence through modelling and television, later becoming a cast member on 'The Real Housewives of Cheshire'. Today, she is widely recognised for her work raising awareness of late-diagnosed autism and neurodiversity, earning Media Champion of the Year at the 2025 British Diversity Awards.
Christine’s early public profile began in the world of modelling and pageantry, winning Miss Liverpool before transitioning into television appearances, including 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and 'All Star Mr & Mrs'. In 2018, she joined 'The Real Housewives of Cheshire', where she appeared until 2020, building a national following. During this time, she began to share more of her personal life, including parenting experiences and challenges.
In 2021, following her autism diagnosis at the age of 33, Christine’s career took a significant and more purposeful direction. She co-presented the BBC documentary 'Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism', which was nominated at the 27th National Television Awards. In 2023, she fronted 'Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism', earning a nomination at the 28th National Television Awards. That same year, she won Celebrity of the Year at the National Diversity Awards. She is also the author of 'A Beautiful Nightmare: My Story', alongside children’s titles 'Amazing Me, Amazing You' and 'The Magic is You, The Magic is Me'.
As a speaker, Christine shares honest insights into late autism diagnosis, masking, motherhood, mental health and identity. Her lived experience, combined with national media visibility, enables her to connect authentically with audiences. Recognised in 2025 as Media Champion of the Year, she is valued for translating personal adversity into awareness, representation and meaningful social impact.
