James Haskell and Chloe Madeley announced their split last year (Image: (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images))
Celebrity personal trainer has opened up about the stern message she delivered to her famous parents, and Judy Finnigan, following her split from ex-rugby star James Haskell.
In a candid chat with The Sun, 37 year old Chloe reflected on the final stages of her relationship with the former England rugby player. She expressed gratitude for her supportive parents but admitted she had to be firm when her marriage began to crumble.
She shared: “I’m sure they didn’t want my marriage with James to end – they have that oldschool mentality about the family unit. But I said to them: ‘Trust me,” before adding “I’ll be happier doing this than if I stay.'”.
Despite her strong words, Chloe revealed that Richard and Judy have been pillars of support post-divorce, often reminding her of her own resolve whenever she doubts her decision.
Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley were given two words from Chloe (Image: Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)
“If I ever get worried about the future, they remind me what I told them. They reassure me that it was the right thing to do and I’m eternally grateful, because they make me feel I can handle it. And the fact is, I made the right decision – for all three of us”, Chloe elaborated, reports .
Chloe also touched upon the challenges of single parenting their daughter, admitting that the uncertainty of raising her alone was “panic inducing”.
James and Chloe have recently shared more about their relationship following their split. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, welcomed their daughter Bodhi in 2022 before parting ways in 2023.
Chloe Madeley shares baby daughter Bodhi with James (Image: Getty)
James, aged 39, has shed light on their marriage and its dissolution, stating that their relationship was “not working”. Speaking to The Times, he said: “My relationship was not working. I never intended to get separated and we tried very hard to ensure that didn’t happen. Chloe is utterly brilliant – she’s intelligent and she’s a fantastic mum. Our differences have to be put to one side.
On the other hand, Chloe offered a deeper perspective on where she believes things went awry during her appearance on Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong, It’s Right podcast.
She explained: “My ex, and I, I think, one of the reasons things became so hard for us is that he thrives in chaos. His schedule, I don’t even remember the last time he was in England for a full week, he’s all over the place. And I just can’t do that. Can’t live like that.”
She added: “I think I knew that I was really unhappy, and I think he knew that he was really unhappy too. But I don’t think either of us ever would have predicted that we were going to break up. Ever.”
“And I swear to God, it was just like one day, we were, I remember exactly where we were. I remember the day, the time, the temperature, the outfits, where we were, everything. I just remember saying I don’t think that we should do this anymore but really meaning it and it kind of went from there.”