I HOPE IN TIME WE ARE GOING TO GET CLOSER'

Chloe Madeley on her relationship with estranged husband James Haskell, growing up with famous parents and getting back into dating

- ROBYN MORRIS

Last year, Chloe Madeley revealed that her five-year marriage to former rugby player James Haskell had ended. It was a shock to many, considering their reality show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, was still airing at the time. But while the split was tough for Chloe, 37, who admitted it was 'f*****g awful' and left her with depression, a year down the line the former couple are in a much better place.

The pair, who were together for 11 years, even spend time together as a family with their two-year-old daughter Bodhi, which has caused speculation that they could be reuniting. But Chloe insists they're just friends. 'We don't work together romantically [but] we do work as friends, by and large, we're very good friends and we spend loads of time together,' she says. The daughter of Richard and Judy opens up about life as a single mum, being a 'nepo baby' and why she's not keen on dating apps...

NAVIGATING THE SPLIT

Revealing the reason their marriage failed, Chloe says, 'I'm one of those people who needs structure and routine. With my ex, I think one of the reasons things became so hard for us is that he thrives in chaos. His schedule, I don't even remember the last time he was in England for a full week. He's all over the place and I just can't do that.'