James Haskell hobbles on hospital issue crutch and surgical boot after suffering a mystery injury – as ex-wife Chloe Madeley admits she’s ‘relieved’ their ‘dark and toxic’ marriage is over

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James Haskell had a difficult time walking down the stairs on Tuesday because of a leg injury. This happened shortly after his ex-wife, Chloe Madeley, shared that she felt a sense of relief when they divorced after five years of marriage.

Okay, so you wouldn’t BELIEVE what I saw! This ex-rugby player – seriously, a HUGE guy – was trying SO hard to do pull-ups on the staircase while he was meeting with Stephen Tempest, you know, DJ S.K.T.? It was… intense. He was really struggling, and it was just so bizarre to watch during a business meeting! I was completely captivated, honestly. It was like, ‘This is happening?!’

In a video shared with his Instagram followers, 40-year-old Haskell was seen using a special brace to help him walk down the stairs. He was also wearing a large surgical boot on his right leg.

Using a walking aid from the hospital and carrying a backpack, the retired athlete quipped, ‘A one-legged man on the go!’

Following a recent interview where his ex-wife, Madeley, spoke critically about their marriage on the No Parental Guidance podcast, Haskell has suffered an injury – the details of which he hasn’t shared yet.

The 38-year-old influencer, who shares three-year-old daughter Bodhi with her ex-husband, Haskell, described how difficult the breakup was, especially when she saw him out socializing with other women.

She acknowledged that people warned her divorce would be difficult, and she agreed it was. However, she found the hardest part wasn’t the divorce itself, but the final year of the marriage, which she described as a deeply painful and awful time. She feels ending the marriage was the right decision.

I’m surprised I managed to cope with it as well as I did. I believe others should view it as a good outcome. I’m really proud of how I handled things and I’m so glad I finally decided to stop.

She explained that she’d made a conscious effort to protect her daughter and parents, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, from the difficult and upsetting details of her breakup, even though she normally shared everything with them.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m often asked about the foundations of a happy life, and for me, it always comes back to family. I truly feel blessed with my parents – they’ve been married almost 40 years, and I honestly feel like I won the lottery having them in my life. They’re my biggest supporters and always lift me up, emotionally. It’s an incredible feeling!

They were definitely upset about my divorce from James – they’re very traditional and believe strongly in keeping families together. But I explained to them that I would be much happier if I ended the marriage, even if it wasn’t what they wanted.

Haskell recently opened up about the challenges of co-parenting with his ex-wife, explaining that he doesn’t share the most difficult parts of their arrangement on social media.

During an appearance on This Morning, he praised Chloe, describing her as a wonderful mother and an incredibly talented and intelligent woman who excels in her field.

Going through a separation is tough, and because our lives are often public, people naturally watch how we handle it. For me, the most important thing is always the well-being of the child, and personal pride needs to take a backseat.

Our co-parenting has its ups and downs, like it does for many families. But we always focus on what’s best for our daughter and try to handle things in a positive way.

It’s important to have these conversations. Many men contact me on social media after going through a separation or facing similar challenges, often asking for advice based on my own experiences they’ve seen online.

As someone who spends a lot of time online, I’ve noticed social media can be really misleading. It’s a mixed bag, honestly – there are definitely good sides, but it’s easy to get a warped view of reality. Nobody really shares the tough times, do they? That’s why I always try to remember that what I see online isn’t the whole story, and take everything with a grain of salt.

Of Madeley, he added: ‘She always had my back. She’s got my back now. She’s always great like that. 

Our daughter is wonderful, and we hope things continue to go well for her – it won’t always be easy, but it’s important to keep trying!

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2025-12-16 18:55