Chloe Madeley looked dejected on Sunday morning as she made her first public appearance since confirming her five-year marriage to James Haskell is over.
The TV personality drew a line under her marriage in a joint statement shared with Instagram followers on Saturday, ending weeks of speculation about the state of their relationship.
Madeley, 36, pulled a hood over her head as she ventured into London as she entered a local coffee shop before returning to her parked car.
The mother-of-one is believed to be staying with her TV presenter parents Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, while Haskell, 38, remains at the marital home.
As Madeley made her first appearance since confirming their split, the former rugby player shared photos of their 14-month-old daughter Bodhi on social media.
Gloomy: Chloe Madeley looked somber on Sunday morning as she made her first public appearance since confirming her five-year marriage to James Haskell is over
Everywhere: The couple confirmed the end of their marriage in a social media post on Saturday
The child – their only child – stayed with Haskell on Saturday evening as he watched South Africa beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.
A source said The sun: ‘Chloe and James have been fighting for a long time to give their marriage a chance.
‘Having a young baby and having James away so much would take its toll on anyone. But some of James’ behavior was disturbing, and he knows it.
‘The couple made the incredibly difficult decision to take time off so they could focus on their daughter and be the best parents possible.
‘Things are completely civil between them, and they will remain friends. Bodhi is their first priority.”
In a joint update shared on Instagram, they announced: “Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023.
“We were not planning to release a statement at this time – especially while the television show was airing – but the continued speculation about our marriage has unfortunately forced our hand.”
She added: ‘Other than this statement, we will not be speaking publicly about this matter and would request privacy at this time.
Don’t mind me: Madeley ventured into London and pulled a hood over her head as she entered a local coffee shop before returning to her parked car
Quality time: As Madeley made her first appearance since their split was confirmed, the former rugby player shared photos of their 14-month-old daughter Bodhi on social media
Who’s the daddy? The former rugby player entertained his daughter by making a funny face
Distance: The mother-of-one is believed to be staying with her TV presenter parents Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, while Haskell remains in the marital home
Priorities: ‘Our sole focus now is on our beautiful daughter. We will continue to co-parent with nothing but love,” she told her followers in a social media statement released Saturday
Getting the message: With more than a hint of irony, the top Madeley hiding underneath wore the message ‘Under Armour’ on his back
Where is Chloe? The TV personality pulled her hood down during the brief public appearance
‘Our sole focus now is on our beautiful daughter. We will continue to co-parent with nothing but love.”
Haskell shared his own statement on Instagram, adding: “It is with great sadness that I write this post, but unfortunately in the world we live in it has to be done.
“My priority is the happiness and safety of my daughter and Chloe. For that reason I will make no further comment.”
The former couple reunited at their north London home on Wednesday after Haskell spent the weekend in Paris for England’s semi-final against South Africa.
They looked like a happy family when he confirmed on Instagram on Tuesday that they were both home together after his trip.
Madeley was seen playing with the little one, while James shared some encouraging words from behind the camera.
Stone-faced: Madeley looked somber as she spent her day in the English capital
About: Haskell and Madeley’s statements confirming the end of their five-year marriage
New single: Madeley revealed she and former rugby player Haskell decided to split three weeks ago
Understated look: Madeley looked casual in a black hooded top and matching leggings
She’s gone: The TV personality tried to go incognito during her latest outing in London
Friendly terms: ‘Things are completely civil between them, and they will remain friends. Bodhi is their first priority’; added the source
He captioned the post: “Bodhi keeps the drive bye high-fives tight.”
A source told MailOnline: ‘James Haskell is still living at the family home in London, he returned on Monday and was still there yesterday morning.’
Madeley did not announce the split while promoting her ITV show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, but instead spoke about their marriage as if they were still together.
A friend of the couple told MailOnline: ‘It’s all so strange, and it all seems rather rum that Chloe has done a round of interviews and spoken very openly about her life and marriage, but she failed to mention that she and James had broken up despite her television program is all about her family life.’
Continue: They looked like a happy family as Haskell took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm they were both home together after his trip to Paris
Family: ‘James Haskell is still living at the family home in Hampstead, he returned on Monday and was still there yesterday morning,’ a source told MailOnline