Chloe Madeley confirmed that she had split from her husband James Haskell in a joint statement released on Saturday.
The couple, who married in 2018, took speculation about their relationship even further after the personal trainer, 36, appeared without her wedding ring while partying with friends – shortly after the former rugby player, 38, was pictured , as she chatted with a mysterious blonde outside a London nightspot.
Since then, the couple has been spotted without rings several times.
In a joint update shared on Instagram, the couple wrote: “Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023.”
“We had no intention of releasing a statement at this time – especially not while the television program was airing – but constant speculation about our marriage unfortunately forced us to do so.”
End: Chloe Madeley, 36, confirmed that she has split from her husband James Haskell, 38, in a statement released on Saturday
Rumors: The couple have increased speculation about their relationship after both were spotted without wedding rings in recent weeks (Chloe pictured last week)
Going out: The former rugby player was pictured chatting to a mystery blonde outside a London nightspot in the early hours of the morning
She added: “Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking publicly about this matter and ask for privacy at this time.”
“Our only focus now is 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 post, but unfortunately in the world we live in it must be done.”
“My priority is the happiness and safety of my daughter and Chloe. “For this reason, I will not be commenting further.”
A source told Web: “James Haskell still lives at the family home in Hampstead, he returned on Monday and was still there yesterday morning.”
Web has contacted representatives for Chloe and James for comment.
The former couple has a 14-month-old daughter named Bodhi.
Earlier this week, Chloe took another swipe at James when she responded to a fan during a question and answer session on social media.
A follower shared a question on Instagram, asking the TV personality how she handles attention following the release of her new crazy reality show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair.
Letting her hair down: That same weekend, Chloe was spotted enjoying a girls’ night out without her ring
James shared the statement on Instagram, adding: “It is with great sadness that I write this post, but unfortunately in the world we live in it must be done.”
News: A source told Web: “James Haskell is still living at the family home in Hampstead, he returned on Monday and was still there yesterday morning.”
Family: The former couple has a 14-month-old daughter named Bodhi
The new series documents her daily life with former rugby player James and their 14-month-old daughter Bodhi.
Chloe replied: “That’s to be expected on a TV show, to be honest.”
“100% focused on my daughter, my friends, my family, my work, my health, my reality.” That’s how it works.’
Previously, Chloe made a veiled comment about “keeping it real” as she thanked social media followers for praising her new show.
The daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan responded to the positive reaction from fans on Tuesday evening.
She wrote on Instagram: “Thank you everyone for your BEYOND lovely messages about the show!” I love that so many of you say you find it funny and relatable.
“The goal was to keep it 100% real, which is scary. That’s why it’s a great relief, comfort and joy when so many mothers and couples say that’s exactly what they like about it. “Thank you very much.”
Chloe appeared without her wedding ring while partying with friends in October – shortly after James was seen chatting to a mystery blonde outside a London nightspot.
Ignored: Earlier this week, Chloe took another swipe at the former rugby player as she responded to a fan during a question and answer session on social media
Getting in touch: Previously, Chloe made a veiled comment about “keeping it real” as she thanked social media followers for praising her new show
The woman was later revealed to be PR director Martine Bridge, a close friend of the former rugby star with connections to the upper echelons of London high society.
Days later, he was seen without his wedding ring while walking with his young daughter Bodhi – the couple’s only child – near their family home.
In recent scenes from their new reality show, he was left to bear the brunt of Chloe’s frustration after flying to Ibiza for a DJ gig – where he partied with a troupe of bikini dancers.
As James documented the job on social media, he was surrounded by scantily clad women – leaving his wife, who was back in the UK, less than impressed.
After discovering the pictures, she raged: “He’s on Instagram and he’s uploading videos and photos of all these girls and I was like, ‘I’m going to kill you.’ “I’m going to fly to Ibiza and kill you.”
“He’s been posting videos of him with a lot of girls in thongs because he thinks it makes him look cool on social media.” I feel like you suck and you make me look like shit. Stop doing that.’
However, she admitted, “But he loves it.” Honestly, at least he’s having fun. You know what I mean.’
Chloe was at home looking after her 14-month-old daughter Bodhi while James DJed in Ibiza, something he has done since retiring from professional rugby.
She said: “I think there’s a certain element that he misses Bodhi.” Not me. Definitely not me. But he actually misses Bodhi and I think he feels a bit guilty.’
During a recent interview, James revealed that he had “some arguments” with his wife after extending his DJ tour.
An interview with the former rugby player on the island was published earlier this month, just days after he was forced to deny any wrongdoing when pictures emerged of him looking cozy with a mystery blonde during a night out in London.
Speaking to Unfiltered, James revealed that Chloe thinks his trips to Ibiza are a “holiday” for him and she was furious when he extended his work trip by a few days.
James admitted: “My wife thinks DJing in Ibiza is a holiday – it’s work.” We had a few arguments about it. “I mean, she’s very supportive, but adding a few extra days to the trip is probably a little nerve-wracking.”
The retired athlete said the trip had to be extended, explaining: “I have to do an interview with you and have a boat ride later.”
Bikini babes! This came after she expressed her frustration at discovering her partner’s latest photos on his Instagram page
Not happy: In recent scenes from their new show he had to bear the brunt of Chloe’s frustration after jetting off to Ibiza – where he partied with a troupe of bikini dancers
Loving life: James was surrounded by scantily clad women – which left his wife, who was back in the UK, less than impressed
When in Rome: Chloe was at home looking after her 14-month-old daughter Bodhi while James DJed in Ibiza, which he has done since retiring from professional rugby
After discovering the pictures, she said: “He’s on Instagram uploading videos and photos of all these girls and I thought, ‘I’m going to kill you.’ I’m going to fly to Ibiza and kill you'”
He added: “It’s work, but it’s fun.” “That’s why everyone has to be a DJ.”
James said he turned to DJing because he was a “massive attention seeker”.
“It’s all about performance.” I’m very attention-seeking and I really enjoy performing. None of my work feels like work. “DJing is music and performing, it’s a transition from rugby,” he said.
“If I could only do one thing in the future it would be DJing, but of course that’s a tough nut to crack.”
This comes after James and Chloe were both seen without their wedding rings in recent days.
While some are convinced that the couple is pulling a stunt to promote their new show, it’s clear that there have been some tense moments between them.
During another scene in the episode, Chloe notices that the closet doors have been damaged and tells James, “I want to kill you.”
‘What have you done?’ James asked her.
Angry: In another moment in the episode, Chloe notices that the closet doors have been damaged and ends up telling James, “I want to kill you.”
In retaliation: James accused Chloe of breaking down the cupboard doors, saying: “It’s you with the heavy hands, isn’t it?”
“It’s you with the heavy hands, isn’t it? You have huge, heavy hands. “Every time you close the door of my car, I’m afraid it’s going to fall down.”
Chloe replied: “Weren’t your big fat fingers one of the main reasons you got voted off I’m A Celebrity?
“You did the challenge and then got so frustrated you shouted at Ant and Dec and that’s how you lost the audience.”
“And this is our marriage.” This scene is our wedding. It’s like you’re frustrated about something that has to do with me and then you yell at me and think it’s my fault because I’m the person closest to you at that point.
“And that’s why I want to kill you, what we were talking about earlier… So annoying. The most annoying man in the world.”
Chloe was last seen without a wedding ring on an outing with her daughter Bodhi and father Richard Madeley, 67, at the weekend as James celebrated in Paris for the England v South Africa rugby match – following his cozy evening with PR manager Martine Bridge.
Friends: James celebrates in Paris for the England v South Africa rugby match – after his evening with PR manager Martine Bridge
Out and about with the boys: James shared photos of him having a drink with former Springbok Hanyani Shimange yesterday
He was seen whispering in the woman’s ear outside the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, central London, at 1.30am. After the picture surfaced, the athlete claimed it was just a friendly interaction.
Chloe admitted in resurfaced comments from 2020 that she had “trust issues” in her relationship.
At the time, the fitness fanatic opened up about the difficulties she and her husband faced, admitting that she and James had been going through “trust issues and power struggles” with the goal of “reaching an agreement at some point.”
The mother-of-one also noted that without “an accepted level of push-pull” within a relationship, “no couple can go the distance.”