James Haskell and Chloe Madeley announced they had split in a statement in October (Picture: GARETH FULLER/AFP via Getty Images)
James Haskell has lashed out at photographers after a night out as he addressed his split from Chloe Madeley, it has been reported.
The former Rugby Union player, 38, reportedly accused photographers of ‘ending [his] marriage’ to Chloe Madeley as he left celebrity hang out spot Chiltern Firehouse in London this week.
In October, Haskell was pictured at the same venue alongside businesswoman Martine Bridge, which sparked rumours that he and Chloe – daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – might’ve split after five years of marriage.
This time, he was dressed in a grey Hera jumper and jeans for the night out, as he walked out of the Marylebone bar to photographers.
According to The Mirror’s source, reportedly angered, James told photographers: ‘You ended my marriage.’
The sportsman, who is now a DJ, married Chloe in 2018 but the pair decided to split in September this year.
The pair wed in 2018 (Picture: Instagram/jameshaskell/madeleychloe)
Sharing a joint statement on Instagram in October, the pair began by announcing they had ‘mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023’.
The former couple had filmed an ITV reality show prior to their split – Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair – and they had hoped to delay the announcement until after it had finished airing.
‘We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time – certainly not while the television show was airing – but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand,’ it continued.
‘Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time.
They welcomed their daughter Bodhi last year (Picture: Instagram/jameshaskell/madeleychloe)
They are continuing to co-parent her (Picture: Instagram/jameshaskell/madeleychloe)
‘Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.’
Alongside the statement James also typed: ‘It’s with a lot of sadness I write this post, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, it has to be done. My priority is my daughter’s and Chloe’s happiness and security. For that reason, I won’t be commenting any further.’
The pair wed in an intimate ceremony at a country church on December 16, 2018. Speaking about her wedding day, Chloe told Hello!: ‘It was incredible, something I’ve dreamt of since I was a little girl.’
James added: ‘I have never been more happy.’
They welcomed their daughter Bodhi on August 10, 2022.
Since the split they have put on a united front on social media, spending quality time with their daughter together.
Metro.co.uk has contacted James Haskell and Chloe Madeley’s representatives for comment.
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