Chloe Madeley has revealed that her divorce from former spouse James Haskell was tumultuous, with periods of not speaking for weeks. The 38-year-old fitness trainer, daughter of renowned TV personalities Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, met rugby player James, 40, eleven years ago and got married in December 2018.
Their daughter Bodhi was born in August 2022, but the couple separated in August 2023 after five years of marriage and a decade together, with the official announcement made in October of the same year. Chloe stated back then that they mutually decided to part ways at the end of September 2023, emphasizing their focus on co-parenting their daughter with love.
James, in a social media post, expressed sadness over the situation, prioritizing the happiness and security of their daughter and Chloe. Both have now openly discussed the reasons behind their divorce, which was finalized in December 2025. James’ demanding schedule, often taking him out of the country, clashed with Chloe’s need for routine.
During an appearance on Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong It’s Right podcast, Chloe mentioned that her preference for structure clashed with James’ chaotic lifestyle, leading to difficulties in their marriage. Following their split, Chloe went through a period of depression but has since rebuilt her life, emphasizing her contentment with being single and ruling out any reconciliation with James.
Describing the divorce process as emotionally intense, Chloe highlighted the ups and downs in their communication, stating her commitment to avoiding major conflicts with James. She shared her journey of healing and rebuilding post-separation, expressing satisfaction with her current life status and her reluctance to enter into a new relationship.
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