BRUTAL BREAK-UPS

From shock splits to bitter court battles, these former celeb couples have had a difficult year

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It’s almost 10 years since Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were ‘consciously uncoupling’. Since then, stars have followed suit with amicable or under-the-radar splits. Until now! The past few months have seen the return of dramatic break-ups. With Chloe Madeley and James Haskell the latest pair navigating separation, we look at some of 2023’s most shocking splits.

JAMES HASKELL AND CHLOE MADELEY

After weeks of speculation and the pair both being spotted without their wedding rings, personal trainer Chloe, 36, and former rugby union player James, 38, announced in October that they’d called time on their five-year marriage. While the pair have vowed to remain amicable, the unfortunate timing of their reality show,