Chloe Madeley defends ex James Haskell as she urges fans to stop bad-mouthing him and declares: ‘I actually feel a bit sorry for him’

    Chloe Madeley has defended her ex James Haskell and urged fans to leave him alone after some continued to criticise him

    In October 2023, they announced their separation, after ten years of togetherness and five years of marriage.

    However, Chloe Madeley has defended James Haskell after some fans continued to criticize him.

    Speak with The sunshe said, “There’s a strong implication that he’s not a nice man.

    “And look, James and I have had our battles. But we’re really good at co-parenting, and 50 percent of that credit goes to him.

    “I want him to get some of the respect of the people, but I don’t think he will get it.”

    Chloe Madeley has defended her ex James Haskell and urged fans to leave him alone after some continued to criticise him

    Chloe opened her story by saying that James is a nice man, a good father and the couple take good care of their children together. She deserves to get respect from others.

    Chloe opened her story by saying that James is a nice man, a good father and the couple take good care of their children together. She deserves to get respect from others.

    The fitness guru, 36, and former rugby player James, 38, who married in 2018 and shares a daughter Bodhi, almost two, as the first fueled by speculation about their split after Chloe emerged without her wedding ring while partying with friends – shortly after James pictured talking to a mysterious blonde outside a nightclub in London.

    The couple confirmed they had separated in a joint statement released in October.

    The couple, who starred in their own ITV reality show Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, announced: ‘Chloe and I have mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023.

    “We had not planned to release a statement at this time – especially while the television program was airing – but continued speculation about our marriage has unfortunately forced us to do so.”

    She added: ‘Other than this statement, we will not be speaking publicly on this matter and request privacy at this time.

    “Our sole focus now is on our beautiful daughter. We will continue to co-parent with nothing but love.”

    James shared his own statement on Instagram, adding: ‘It is with great sadness that I write this message, but unfortunately in the world we live in it is a necessity.

    “My priority is the happiness and safety of my daughter and Chloe. Therefore, I will not be commenting further on this matter.”

    The fitness guru, 36, and former rugby player James, 38, announced their split in October 2023 after a decade together and five years of marriage (pictured with their daughter Bodhi)

    The fitness guru, 36, and former rugby player James, 38, announced their split in October 2023 after a decade together and five years of marriage (pictured with their daughter Bodhi)

    The couple released a joint statement in October after appearing in public without their wedding rings

    The couple released a joint statement in October after appearing in public without their wedding rings

    Chloe has since opened up about how awful her split from her estranged husband was, giving an insight into their relationship

    Chloe has since opened up about how awful her split from her estranged husband was, giving an insight into their relationship

    The couple, who split 10 months ago, still live together in their North London home, but Chloe revealed the pair have now set a date for James to move out of the house

    The couple, who split 10 months ago, still live together in their North London home, but Chloe revealed the pair have now set a date for James to move out of the house

    The daughter of TV stars Richard and Judy admitted that despite having a tough few months, she feels 'a bit sorry' for James

    The daughter of TV stars Richard and Judy admitted that despite having a tough few months, she feels ‘a bit sorry’ for James

    In May of this year, Chloe opened up about the horror of her divorce from her estranged husband, giving insight into their relationship.

    Chloe admitted that the couple split because they both wanted their relationship to be “no longer horrible” and “miserable.”

    The couple still live together in their North London home and are often spotted together with Bodhi, as they try to make the split as amicable as possible for the sake of their daughter.

    While some fans believe the two are back together, Chloe confirmed that they have both moved on and expects the former England player to find someone soon.

    She said, “It will probably happen to James before it happens to me, if it hasn’t already.”

    “I wait for the conversation to happen at some point.”

    WATCH VIDEO

    DOWNLOAD VIDEO

    Advertisement