Chloe Madeley has spoken out about the ‘sad’ breakdown of her five year marriage to husband James Haskell.
The fitness influencer, 36, announced in October she had split from the former rugby player, 38, and said the past few months have been ‘difficult’.
In a new interview, Chloe reflected on her new single life and how she is finding comfort in the fact their daughter Bodhi, 16 months, is so young she ‘won’t know any different’ to her parents being separated.
Chloe said: ‘People have been unbelievably supportive of me during my split but things can be sad and be a good thing, that’s how I feel about it. Bodhi is young and I find it a great comfort that she won’t know any different.
‘James is a very hands-on dad, Bodhi loves him, he loves her and they have the most incredible relationship. I really enjoy being a mother but I cannot remember the last time I didn’t feel exhausted.
Chloe Madeley has spoken out about the ‘sad’ breakdown of her five year marriage to husband James Haskell
The fitness influencer, 36, announced in October she had split from the former rugby player, 38, and said the past few months have been ‘difficult’
‘I’m trying to work, maintain a social life and I am going through a difficult time in my personal life right now but this is a 24/7 job. There is no respite.’
Chloe gave the interview in support of The Sun’s Cosy At Christmas campaign to help struggling families be provided with essentials and gifts to children in need over the festive period.
Despite finding things ‘difficult’, Chloe and James have remained focused on their daughter and were spotted having dinner as a family in London on Tuesday.
The former rugby player was seen sipping on a pint of beer while reality star Chloe browsed on her phone.
A source told The Sun: ‘Chloe and James aren’t getting back together. They were out for a friendly lunch while they still work out how to co-parent.
‘Just because they aren’t together, it doesn’t mean they won’t stay friendly.’
MailOnline contacted representatives for both Chloe and James for comment.
The couple, who married in 2018, first fuelled speculation about their split after Chloe emerged without her wedding ring as she partied with friends – shortly after James was pictured chatting to a mystery blonde outside a London nightspot.
Despite finding things ‘difficult’, Chloe and James have remained focused on their daughter and were spotted having dinner as a family in London on Tuesday
Chloe enjoyed a festive family trip to the VIP launch of Christmas at Kenwood in London on Wednesday with parents Richard and Judy, brother Jack, his son Kit and Bodhi
The couple confirmed their separation in a joint statement released in October after appearing in public without their wedding rings
Chloe confirmed she had split from her husband James in a joint statement released in October.
In a joint update shared to Instagram, the couple who had starred in their own ITV reality show Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair this year, announced: ‘Chloe and I mutually decided separate at the end of September, 2023.
‘We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time – certainly not while the television show was airing – but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand.’
She added: ‘Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time.
‘Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.’
Sharing his own statement to Instagram, James added: ‘It’s with a lot of sadness I write this post, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, it has to be done.
‘My priority is my daughter’s and Chloe’s happiness and security. For that reason, I won’t be commenting any further.’
Last month, Chloe spoke publicly for the first time about her separation, with the television personality reflecting on the end of their five-year marriage after the subject was broached by a fan on social media.
She later opened up further about the split and told how she was finally feeling ‘happy again’ after a difficult time.
Chloe wrote: ‘For the first time in a very long time, I feel good again. I feel happy again. I feel strong again.
‘Hope that even when it feels like you have nothing left, that you’re irreparably broken, you can slowly put yourself back together again. You will come back to yourself in time. Be patient with and be kind to yourself, and please keep going.’
