Chloe Madeley has taken to social media in a defiant show of resolve following reports that her ex-husband James Haskell is dating advertising executive Helen Barclay.
Madeley, 37, was married to the rugby union player, 39, before their split in October 2023.
The pair announced their breakup at the end of 2023
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Former England rugby star has been spotted on numerous outings with Barclay, including a Saturday night date in Knightsbridge.
“James and Helen have kept their relationship relatively low-key, enjoying dates at coffee shops and restaurants, and going for walks since the latter end of 2023,” a source told the Daily Mail.
The insider added: “They haven’t said they’re exclusive yet but they’re certainly dating.”
The pair reportedly share common ground, with both having recently experienced marriage splits.
Madeley wrote a pointed comment alongside her post
Haskell has been spotted leaving flirty comments on mother-of-two Barclay’s social media posts, calling her “fit”.
Madeley recently opened up about the end of her five-year marriage to Haskell, describing their final year together as “awful” and “dark”.
“When you tell people that you are divorcing, everyone sees it as such a negative thing,” she told The Sun.
“The last year of the marriage was awful. It was so dark, painful, and one of the worst periods of my life. It’s a good thing we ended it,” she revealed.
Speaking on Olivia Attwood’s podcast, Madeley cited their differing lifestyles as a factor: “My ex thrives in chaos. His schedule, I don’t even remember when he was in England for a full week.”
Madeley’s recent Instagram activity appears focused on her daughter and new beginnings, with her Monday Story featuring “So Long, London” as its soundtrack.
Madeley posted again accompanied by Taylor Swift’s So Long, London
The mother-of-one has been clear about protecting Bodhi from any negativity surrounding the split.
She previously stated she didn’t want to detail the cause of their relationship breakdown to shield their daughter from the “dark and painful experiences” she endured.
