James Haskell discusses past relationship and discovery of Chloe Madeley's family ties
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Former rugby player James Haskell shared an anecdote regarding his previous relationship with model Chloe Madeley. He spoke specifically about the period before their 2023 separation when he was unaware of her father's identity.
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Former rugby player James Haskell has spoken publicly about his past relationship with model Chloe Madeley, particularly concerning the moment he realized she was the daughter of television personality Richard Madeley. These remarks were shared in a video as reported by The Sun and the Daily Mail.
Haskell recounted an "awkward" period during their courtship. According to reports from both The Sun and the Daily Mail, Haskell stated that he did not know her father’s identity at the beginning of their relationship. He noted that because he was unaware of her family ties at the time, he initially believed she kept a photograph of Richard Madeley because she was "into kinky s**t."
The Mirror reported that the couple confirmed they were separating in 2023. These remarks from Haskell focus on his misunderstanding of Madeley's personal background and family connections during their time together prior to their split.
What's confirmed / what isn't
All three news outlets report that James Haskell shared an anecdote regarding his lack of knowledge about Chloe Madeley's father during their relationship. The specific phrasing of his comment regarding her interests varies slightly between reports from The Sun and the Daily Mail.
Background
Richard Madeley is a well-known British broadcaster who has hosted various programs, most notably the long-running series "Richard and Judy."