CHLOE Madeley has expressed her fears about her "loose-lipped" ex amid rumours he's set to star on Celebrity Big Brother.
Last month, we revealed the rugby star was in "advanced talks" to appear in the ITV re-boot.
James, 38, has been "really open" in his dialogues, it has been reported.
It is his candid attitude which reportedly "worries" the mum-of-one, 36, who co-parents daughter Bodhi with James and has been supported since the split by parents Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
And it comes after James had a number of digs at Chloe at an event in Bath.
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Then, after telling people at the podcast event not to film or post clips to social media, he claimed he was skint and didn't have a pot to p*** in after his separation from Chloe.
Now a source has told OK! Magazine: "Chloe knows what he’s like and how loose-lipped he can be, and for that reason she is very worried.
"She’s urged him to think before he speaks, especially when it comes to their relationship. Chloe hopes James will follow her advice and keep some things to himself."
Chance to win back favour
They added: "He is a very strong character and is likely to ruffle a few feathers.
"But he could also use the show as an opportunity to win back some favour – with both Chloe and her parents and also with the public."
The duo secretly split earlier this year with the news breaking during their ITV2 reality TV show A Family Affair airing.
They then confirmed their split in an emotional statement in October.
The former couple - who married in 2018 - first sparked break-up rumours when PT Chloe stepped out band-free on a night out in London.
Meanwhile, Chloe and James recently shared a sweet family meal together as they attempt to make things smooth for daughter Bodhi.
It has also been claimed his "great character" is a huge draw for telly bosses, according to The Mirror.
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A source previously told the publication: "He's also single after splitting from Chloe, and he was really open about that in his meeting.
"Bosses think that openness would be fantastic for the show, and people would really warm to him.
"He is also not afraid to call a spade a spade and will speak his mind, which was another characteristic that really appealed to the bookers."
Big Brother celebs
Meanwhile, James is one of a number of names in the frame for the CBB house.
These also include TV legend Louis Walsh, as exclusively reported by The Sun.
We also reported the "show's most controversial signing" ever, with bosses approaching Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith.
Gary previously dodged jail after being found guilty of hitting his fourth wife in a drunken row.
