Paddy McGuiness signed by Marks & Spencer for another year after axe rumours

PADDY McGuinness will continue as the face of Marks & Spencer food adverts following reports his contract had been axed after his split from wife Christine.

The TV presenter, 49 - who announced his separation from Christine, 34, in July - was rumoured to be have been replaced despite working with the high street brand since 2018.

Top Gear host Paddy worked alongside the likes of Emma Willis and Rochelle Humes on the ads and is said to earn a six-figure sum with the retailer.

It was reported he was to be replaced with Dame Kelly Holmes and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke.

An insider told the : "Deals like this come to an end and new faces arrive."

However, a representative for M&S today told to The Sun: "We continue to work with Paddy and he remains part of our M&S family."

Despite his shock split from Christine, 34, after 11 years of marriage, earlier this month Paddy revealed he is still wearing his wedding band.

In a joint statement earlier this year, Christine and Paddy said they aimed to be the "best parents they could be".

They wrote: "We hadn't planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our life personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify. 

"A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.

"This was not an easy decision to make but we are moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children.

"We'll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together."