CELEBS Go Dating star James Haskell has denied cheating on ex Chloe Madeley, as she described their split as “the worst break-up imaginable”.
The rugby ace, 41, got a grilling from the experts on the latest episode of the reality show.
James Haskell was asked if he ever cheated on ex-wife Chloe Madeley Credit: E4
It comes as Chloe also spoke out about their failed marriage Credit: Instagram / no_parental_guidance
The former couple, who continue to co-parent their three-year-old daughter Bodhi, shocked fans when .
A the time, , daughter of TV stars and , shared a joint statement on her ex-husband’s behalf and said .
Over the last three years, the pair have given more insights in to what went wrong in their marriage.
On last night’s , was asked outright by relationship expert Anna Williamson, 44, if he had “cheated” on Chloe.
James and Chloe split in 2023 after five years of marriage Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Chloe Madeley with James Haskell and Bodhi Credit: Instagram
After a long pause, the rugby hero said: “No, no not all”
He then added: “My sporting career was very selfish, lots of travel lots of work, and then I switched to being a DJ and travel and then there is work with that, and I probably needed to be more there for Chloe.”
It comes after Chloe talked about their break-up in a very candid interview this week,.
Speaking to the No Parental Guidance podcast, she said: “Me and my ex-husband, as much as we had the worst breakup imaginable when our marriage fell apart, we’ve managed to co-parent respectfully throughout all the trauma and toxicity, and it was a lot.
Chloe has said that she now has a ‘great friendship’ with her ex-husband Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Susie Haskell didn’t hold back about her feelings towards James’s ex Chloe on Celebs Go Dating Credit: E4
“We’ve managed to come out the other side, very surprisingly to me more than anyone, having formed a completely new bond and a new relationship and a new friendship.
“It’s very loving and respectful as parents of children, and I would call him one of my closest friends now.”
Meanwhile, also this week on Celebs Got Dating
Speaking to her son on the E4 show, Susie didn’t hold back when talking about her .
“I’m not sure where he’s gone wrong because prior to his marriage, I met lots of lovely girlfriends,” James’ mum bluntly said.
“Each of them just loved me, which is a bonus.”
Suzie added: “I do have quite a strong opinion on why I think it went wrong.
“You can’t have two stars because you have them competing for the floor space the whole time.”
Susie continued: “In the past he’s been extremely popular. I’ve seen at rugby matches where elderly ladies have got very close to him.
“He needs someone who can see the softness of him, coupled with quite a brilliant intellect. He’s written seven books. Three of them are on The Times best-seller list.”
Following James’ mum’s words on Celebs Go Dating, .
Taking to her , Chloe penned: “Does anyone else feel like there are just some people in life who you have to follow around with a dustpan and brush so you can sweep up all the c**p they keep dropping on the floor?
“Orrrr is that just me?
“Honestly if you’re reading this and you can’t relate you’re probably a c**p dropper.”
Before signing up to go on Celebs Go Dating, James admitted he turned to his ex Chloe for advice.
“I was on the fence, and she encouraged me to go for it,” the sportsman revealed.
“She’s a good friend and my co-parent, and we’re very transparent with each other.
“I feel lucky to have that kind of trust and support, it makes everything feel collaborative, and it’s a relationship I truly value.”
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