JAMES Haskell is well-known thanks to a successful rugby career and television appearances.
But what else do we know about the rugby star and his family life?
Who is James Haskell?
James Haskell is a retired English Rugby Union player from Windsor.
He has played for Maidenhead Rugby Club and Wasps RFC.
James started dating Chloe Madeley, the daughter of Richard and Judy, in 2014, before the pair married in 2018.
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The couple have announced their separation in October 2023 after five years of marriage.
Speaking in 2016 to the Daily Mirror, James said that Chloe had “changed” him for the better”.
James said: “I was a bit of a player before I met her but she has 100% changed me.
“From the day I met her until now I have been completely happy, and 100% faithful.”
When did James Haskell retire from rugby?
James retired from professional rugby in 2019, after a career which saw him make 77 appearances, and scoring 20 points for England.
James played for England in two World Cups.
He also represented the British and Irish Lions in 2017, touring New Zealand.
In May 2019, he announced his retirement from rugby in an Instagram post.
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When did James Haskell marry his wife Chloe Madeley?
James and Chloe got married at Christmas time in 2018.
Chloe and James have revealed that they secretly split in September 2023, just over a year after the birth of their daughter, Bodhi.
Chloe said: “James and I mutually decided to 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.
“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.”
The pair met in 2014 after Haskell invited fitness fanatic Chloe to be the face of a supplement line, and started dating shortly after.
They announced their engagement on April 8, 2018, going public with a photoshoot in Hello! Magazine.
In August 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, Bodhi.
Chloe shared the news with her Instagram followers: "We are delighted to welcome to the world our daughter. We are utterly besotted and beaming with pride. ????
"Our baby girl was born Wednesday morning, 10/08/22, 8.36 am."
When did James Haskell become a DJ?
Not wanting to limit his career to just rugby, James has been a DJ for at least nine years, according to his Soundcloud profile.
He has performed as a DJ all over the world, including in London, Dubai and Ibiza.
James’ fledgling career as an international DJ has caused its fair share of rows between the couple.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Chloe, 36, revealed how the pair fell out over some snaps James posted on Instagram.
“One of the biggest rows we’ve ever had was on camera”, she laughed.
“It happened when he was in Ibiza and posted photos (on Instagram) of other girls’ asses.
"My argument was, ‘I don’t mind that that is your job but I don’t want you putting it on social media when everyone knows I’m your wife.”
Chloe also revealed that while expecting daughter Bodhi, they had their most serious fight ever.
“The biggest fight we’ve ever had was when he booked in a DJ’ing gig with Carl Cox on my due date,” she said.
“I told him it was my f***ing due date and what he did, which really pissed me off, was use my own statistic back against me—that less than 5% of babies are born on their due day.
“I lay in bed absolutely seething, thinking ‘well I’m just going to have to kill him’, whilst he was out DJ’ing with Carl Cox.
“It’s f***ing hard,” Chloe admitted. “You’re on your own a lot and as anyone whose partner travels a lot will tell you, you do feel abandoned sometimes. So I try to reframe it.”
What is James Haskell's MMA record?
Haskell signed with Bellator MMA in 2019 after retiring from Rugby, hoping to compete in their heavyweight division.
He was meant to make his MMA debut in May 2020 at Wembley Arena, but the fight was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Haskell decided not to continue with his MMA career after undergoing spinal surgery in 2021, without ever having a fight.
What is James Haskell's net worth?
Haskell's net worth was believed to be around £1.1 million in 2022.
This was according to Fully Net Worth.
It can be assumed that most of his earnings were from his successful career as a rugby player.
Who are James Haskell's in-laws Richard and Judy?
Haskell’s former in-laws are Chloe’s parents, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
Richard and Judy are one of Britain's best-known presenting pairs, with a career spanning six decades.
The couple were at the helm of This Morning between 1988 and 2001 and went on to host their own show, Richard and Judy.
Richard and Judy are also very well known for their book club.
Judy has now retired from presenting and writes novels.
Richard said in 2022 that his wife never really enjoyed her career as a TV presenter.
