He’s the 21st century’s answer to Cilla Black with his beloved dating show Take Me Out.
And taking a break from his hosting duties, Paddy McGuinness was spotted arm-in-arm with celebrity pal Nicole Appleton during a fun-filled night out in London on Friday.
The 44-year-old TV presenter – who was appearing on Sky Sports’ Soccer AM on Saturday morning – looked in jovial spirits as he walked with the All Saint songstress, 43, around Soho.
Pals: Paddy McGuinness was spotted arm-in-arm with celebrity pal Nicole Appleton during a fun-filled night out in London on Friday
Having an animated chat, Nicole held onto the Phoenix Nights actor, wrapping both her hands around his left arm while they laughed through the hustle and bustle of the lively area.
The pair – who both call presenter Holly Willoughby a friend and share a similar friendship circle – appeared at ease in each other’s company as they happily chatted.
Following his night with the Never Ever singer, the TV star was pictured looking bleary-eyed as he left his Soho hotel to head to the Soccer Am studios, clutching onto a bottle of water and sporting a two-toned blue jumper.
MailOnline have contacted Paddy McGuinness’ and Nicole Appleton’s reps for comment.
Stepping out: The 44-year-old TV presenter – who was appearing on Sky Sports’ Soccer AM on Saturday morning – looked in jovial spirits as he walked with the All Saint songstress, 43, around Soho (Pictured with bandmate Melanie Blatt in 2016)
Reflecting on his night out the morning after, Paddy – who’s wife Christine and three children were back at their family home in Cheshire – took to Twitter to comment on his late night.
The star shared with his 326,000 followers: ‘Can’t beat a bit of live telly after a night on the lash’, before admitting to a fan that he was ‘still a bit squiffy’.
After his late night display, a source told The Sun: ‘It was a bit naughty of Paddy going on the booze when he knew he was doing TV the next morning, but he still did well.’
The much-loved has been in London in recent weeks to film the second series of The Keith & Paddy Picture Show, a sketch show which pays tribute to some of their favourite films with the help of a celebrity cast.
Career: Paddy is the host of dating show Take Me Out
In the wake of his night out, wife and former Miss Liverpool Christine, 29, was at home in Cheshire along with their four-year-old twins Leo and Penelope as well as 10-month-old daughter Felicity.
The couple married in 2011 at Thornton Manor in Wirral after three years of dating.
Meanwhile, Nicole was previously married to musician Liam Gallagher, 45, before they split in 2014 and share son Gene, 16.
Since the split, she has dated Nicholas Gray – a lighting technician with indie rockers Kasabian – and was seen sharing a kiss with rugby star Danny Cipriani.
In the past: Meanwhile, Nicole was previously married to musician Liam Gallagher, 45, before they split in 2014 and share son Gene, 16 (Pictured together in 2012)