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“Heartwarming Exes Reunion: Chloe Madeley Celebrates Her 39th Birthday with Rugby Star Ex-Husband James Haskell and Their Adorable 3-Year-Old Daughter Bodhi in Sunny Outdoor Lunch Date – Two Years After Their Emotional Split!”
Chloe Madeley marked her 39th birthday in the most touching way possible — surrounded by her ex-husband James Haskell and their young daughter Bodhi in a sunny, laughter-filled family lunch that proves co-parenting can truly be beautiful.
The personal trainer and TV personality was spotted enjoying an al fresco celebration with Haskell, the former England rugby star, and their three-year-old daughter on Thursday. Photos shared by Chloe show the trio relaxed and smiling as they tucked into fish tacos at an outdoor table. Chloe looked radiant in a sheer white blouse that subtly flashed a black bra underneath, while James, 41, kept things casual in a blue polo shirt and was even seen puffing on a cigar as they soaked up the summer vibes.
In a sweet touch, Chloe also posted a snap of her famous parents, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, enjoying a glass of wine at a nearby restaurant, captioning the weekend festivities simply: “Birthday weekend.”The gathering comes almost exactly two years after Chloe and James announced their separation in September 2023, following five years of marriage.
The couple, who welcomed daughter Bodhi in August 2022, released a joint statement at the time emphasising that their priority remained their little girl.Despite describing the final year of their marriage as “awful,” “dark,” and “incredibly scary,” Chloe has repeatedly praised the respectful way she and James have navigated their split. Speaking on her No Parental Guidance podcast, she revealed she made the difficult decision to leave to shield Bodhi from a toxic environment, saying: “The reason that I decided to end the marriage was because I didn’t want Bodhi to grow up in such a toxic environment.”Remarkably, the former couple have not only remained civil but have built what Chloe calls a “completely new bond and new friendship.” James has echoed the sentiment, referring to Chloe as “a good friend and my co-parent” and crediting their open communication for making joint parenting work smoothly.
Friends say the pair’s ability to put Bodhi first has been key. James has even credited Chloe with encouraging him to appear on Celebs Go Dating, highlighting their transparent and supportive dynamic.The birthday lunch photos have delighted fans, many of whom commented on how refreshing it is to see high-profile exes maintaining such a positive relationship. One follower wrote: “This is what mature co-parenting looks like,” while another added: “Bodhi is so lucky to have both her parents still celebrating life together.”As Chloe enters her 40th year, the images serve as a powerful reminder that while marriages may end, love and respect for a shared child can create something new and meaningful. Happy Birthday, Chloe — may this next chapter be filled with many more sunny family moments.