CHRISTINE McGuinness looked sensational in a neon yellow mini-dress and heels as she stepped out with BFF Duncan James.
The Blue popstar was on-hand to assist with a potential wardrobe malfunction when she appeared worried the bandeau frock was sliding down, before the pair all looked partied out as they headed for home.
Christine, 36, was seen glancing down at a silver clasp fasten on her cleavage looking worried, with Duncan, 46, ready to help as he stood alongside her.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire alum’s cut-out garment flashed her toned figure and she braved the chill to go tights-free and without a jacket.
Instead, the mum-of-three styled her blonde hair into corkscrew curls and vamped up her make-up with a smokey-eye and thick black mascara.
She kept close by All Rise hitmaker Duncan as they hit the red carpet the Metro Pride Awards 2025 at the Grand Connaught Rooms.
She placed a tender hand on his chest as they posed for the waiting photographers before heading inside.
Yet as they were captured on the way out, the pair appeared all partied out.
Duncan guided Christine as they walked up the steps outside and she was seen holding her drink as they made their way to their waiting car.
Once inside the cosy vehicle home, Duncan smiled as he looked out of the window.
Christine took time to blow a kiss to the photographers before they headed away.
TOUGH TIMES
Christine , who split from comedian Paddy McGuinness in 2022 – recently credited Duncan for helping with her anxiety battle.
She told how he is a key source of strength, helping her overcome fears and embrace new opportunities.
The pair first bonded in 2021 while participating in ITV’s The Real Full Monty, where celebrities strip on stage to raise awareness for cancer charities.
Christine admitted that stepping into the spotlight was nerve-wracking, but Duncan’s support helped her push through.
She told Daily Star Sunday, “When we first started, I was so nervous. It wasn’t so much the stripping off that scared me, it was performing on stage.
“But then Duncan put his arm around me and said, ‘Come on, you’re going to be fine,’ and that really helped. We did it and we had fun.”
Their connection has only grown stronger since, with the pair relying on each other through difficult times.
Both Christine and Duncan have struggled with mental health, including anxiety and depression, which has made their friendship even more meaningful.
Christine said, “A lot of people suffer from anxiety. It’s awful.
“I genuinely struggle with it when I walk down red carpets. But knowing Duncan has experienced it too really helps. I think, ‘Thank God it’s not just me.’ We’ve talked about things, and that really helps.”
Duncan added, “Talking to Christine has helped me learn a lot about myself. She’s brilliant.”
Christine, who is autistic, explained that having Duncan by her side has made things “a lot easier to deal with”.
The duo recently put their friendship to the test in Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted, which Christine said has helped her grow in confidence.
She said, “I threw myself into it a lot more than I would have done years ago. Having done it, I know me and Duncan are going to be friends for life.”
