Chloe Madeley has come out in defence of her ex-husband James Haskell, confessing that she feels "a bit sorry" for him post their split. The daughter of famous television duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan has spoken out about the judgments facing her former partner since their separation after five years of marriage, stating that there is "a heavy insinuation" from the public that I'm a Celebrity star James is "not a nice guy". However, Chloe stands firm on the character of her ex, insisting he deserves more respect, especially as they navigate co-parenting their daughter Bodhi.

The pair had announced their decision to part ways in the autumn of 2023 and have jointly managed parenting duties. James' post-split escapades have seen him enjoying the company of women, including an instance where he was spotted with DJ Chloe McLennan at Ocean Beach club in Ibiza. Still, Chloe appears unfazed by his bachelor lifestyle and urges people not to be too quick to judge, revealing: "I actually feel a bit sorry for him," in a candid interview.

She expressed her frustrations with how her ex-husband is viewed, emphasizing the successful team effort in raising their child: "But we're co-parenting really well, and 50 per cent of that accolade is on him.", reports the Mirror . READ MORE: Kate Garraway makes heartbreaking Derek Draper admission as she returns to GMB READ MORE: Sara Davies breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing's 'toxic' scandal Chloe concluded with a call for recognition of.