Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was ‘propositioned’ by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

As a fervent admirer of Chloe Madeley, I find myself both in awe and dismayed by her recent revelations about her past experiences. On one hand, it’s heartening to see such a strong, resilient woman who can speak so candidly about her life. On the other, it’s disheartening to learn that even someone as accomplished as Chloe had to endure unwanted advances in such a public setting.

Chloe Madeley openly discussed an instance when a renowned rugby player made an advance towards her, happening right in front of her ex-spouse, James Haskell.

Last year, the 37-year-old fitness instructor, previously married to James, aged 39, disclosed that he had attempted to make a pass at her while they both were in a DJ booth together.

In an interview with The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine, Chloe expressed: “I don’t mean to minimize anyone else’s traumatic encounters with repulsive individuals, as I always aim to be considerate. However, this particular incident held little significance or impact for me.

“Everyone had been drinking for a long time. It all happened so suddenly, and I was taken aback when someone suddenly grabbed my behind.

On our journey home, I shared the incident with James and he showed great concern, inquiring about my feelings. I replied casually, “Well, it seemed everyone was intoxicated,” and I had not given it much thought since then, until he penned his book.

I passionately believe, and I’d like to emphasize this, that it’s absolutely unacceptable for any man to cross boundaries by touching or making inappropriate comments, under the false pretense of it being ‘banter’.

Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

She asserted that the incident fell under circumstances where she didn’t perceive danger and no harm was done, merely describing it as an event that transpired, which, given the specific context, was not unexpected for her.

Additionally, the star confessed that she had been uncertain about openly expressing her true feelings regarding the situation.

Previously, it came out that Chloe had been approached by a well-respected rugby player who was known for his clean image, during an evening of drinking and socializing.

The revelations were made in his new book, with the former rugby star also alleging that another well-known player propositioned Chloe at the same party.

In the novel titled ‘The Good, The Bad and The Rugby’, a previous member of the British and Irish Lions shares an account of a specific incident without revealing the identities of the prominent figures involved.

Collaborating on our latest book with my ex-England teammate Mike Tindall and sports broadcaster Alex Payne, I, James, penned down;

‘Just yesterday, I received a phone call from what seemed like an impeccably clean rugby legend, but it appears he’s been involved in quite a bit of trouble in a well-known city known for its wild nights out in Europe.’

However, I wasn’t taken aback since that very individual had made a proposal to Chloe several years ago when I was nearby DJing, and another well-regarded rugby player, who seemed impeccably clean-living at the time, was his teammate.

Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

Once more, James doesn’t mention the suspect explicitly, but he subtly criticizes the former rugby star by stating that the persona one projects in the media might not always align with their true character off-camera.

Rewriting that sentence in a more conversational style might be: “Being visible in the media not only lets you show your true character, but it also gives you an opportunity to present a more favorable image of yourself than reality.

In October of last year, James and Chloe, who tied the knot in 2018, announced through a shared statement that they had parted ways.

“Chloe Madeley and her partner decided to part ways by the end of September, 2023.” (This sentence implies mutual consent for the separation.)

In an unexpected turn of events, I found myself compelled to address the ongoing rumors surrounding my marriage. Initially, I had no intention of making any statements during our television program’s broadcast, but the persistent conjecture left me with little choice.

She mentioned: ‘Regarding further discussions on this topic, we prefer to keep silent in the public sphere. For now, we kindly ask for our privacy to be respected.’

Currently, all our attention is centered on our stunning child. We will carry on parenting together, filled only with affection.

On Instagram, James expressed his feelings by saying, ‘With great sadness, I feel compelled to share this message, as the reality of our times demands it.’

‘My priority is my daughter’s and Chloe’s happiness and security. For that reason, I won’t be commenting any further.’

Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell
Chloe Madeley breaks her silence on claims she was 'propositioned' by a rugby legend in front of her then-husband James Haskell

This spring, Chloe candidly discussed the difficult ordeal of her separation from her distant spouse, sharing some details about their relationship.

Chloe confessed that the couple had split up because they both felt their relationship was becoming increasingly unpleasant and unhappy.

Following their separation, the couple continued to reside in their house in north London and were frequently observed together with Bodhi, making efforts to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their young daughter.

Although some spectators might assume they’re reunited based on recent events, it’s important to note that Chloe previously clarified they’ve both moved forward in their lives. She even expressed her belief that the ex-England player will find a new partner shortly.

She said: ‘It’ll probably happen for James long before it happens to me if it hasn’t already.’

‘I’m waiting for the conversation to happen at some point.’

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2024-12-22 04:20

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