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To think James Haskell is a bit of a prat

145 replies

portocristo · 24/10/2023 08:58

Watching their documentary and he seems so immature and not ready to have a family, he also so sarcastic and stroppy with Chloe.

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RudsyFarmer · 24/10/2023 11:30

Chloe Madeley is one of the offspring from Richard and Judy (This Morning years ago but RM is on Good Morning Britain i think nowadays). Struggled to find her niche but ended up as a celebrity personal trainer.

James Haskell was an England rugby player (I think). Has links to Zara and her husband and has had a privileged upbringing. He now is a rent-a-gob on reality TV and part time DJ. It’s basically the career path the nepo babies all go down because going to uni and getting an actual 9-5 career seems like far too much hard work.

WickyStizard · 24/10/2023 11:33

The same James Haskell who was expelled from his private school for secretly filming his friend having sex with his girlfriend then showing it to his mates in the common room? Well I'll be shocked if he's turned into a twat.

Mrsjayy · 24/10/2023 11:37

WickyStizard · 24/10/2023 11:33

The same James Haskell who was expelled from his private school for secretly filming his friend having sex with his girlfriend then showing it to his mates in the common room? Well I'll be shocked if he's turned into a twat.

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They probably put that down to "Bantz" !

FeverBeam · 24/10/2023 11:37

WickyStizard · 24/10/2023 11:33

The same James Haskell who was expelled from his private school for secretly filming his friend having sex with his girlfriend then showing it to his mates in the common room? Well I'll be shocked if he's turned into a twat.

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🤮

Oh wow. That is absolutely disgusting. What a creepy predator

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 11:46

I like Chloe, I find her work outs excellent, particularly her weights instructions. She is dedicated , kind and approachable. I also think both James and Chloe are dedicated parents. James it’s more complex as he djs every weekend which is not conducive to be present for a kid, but then I guess he’s there during the week.

i find clearly his previous actions round women quite heinous. But with his interactions with Chloe, and others, I wonder how much his adhd is impacting this, it is quite severe from what they are saying.

i have watched the first two episodes, it’s called a family affair and is streaming on itv x, I came away thinking Chloe has it quite hard, she’s strong family and friend support though, James is difficult, but again he has adhd, so that can explain some of his behaviour, but there is no doubt he loves his wife and child. He isn’t some abusive husband and Chloe is very capable of holding her own.

i wouldn’t be keen to judge so harshly right now.

Picklewicklepickle · 24/10/2023 11:47

I like Chloe, she’s completely opposite personality to me but she’s very honest and open and seems down to earth. She’s very knowledgeable about her job and the fitness space and her podcasts are really informative. I also have a soft spot for R&J, especially Judy.

I cannot for the life of me see what is appealing about him.

KimberleyClark · 24/10/2023 11:54

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 11:46

I like Chloe, I find her work outs excellent, particularly her weights instructions. She is dedicated , kind and approachable. I also think both James and Chloe are dedicated parents. James it’s more complex as he djs every weekend which is not conducive to be present for a kid, but then I guess he’s there during the week.

i find clearly his previous actions round women quite heinous. But with his interactions with Chloe, and others, I wonder how much his adhd is impacting this, it is quite severe from what they are saying.

i have watched the first two episodes, it’s called a family affair and is streaming on itv x, I came away thinking Chloe has it quite hard, she’s strong family and friend support though, James is difficult, but again he has adhd, so that can explain some of his behaviour, but there is no doubt he loves his wife and child. He isn’t some abusive husband and Chloe is very capable of holding her own.

i wouldn’t be keen to judge so harshly right now.

How does ADHD explain his recording his girlfriend having sex and showing it to his mates? Who in their right mind would marry someone who’d done that?

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 11:54

WickyStizard · 24/10/2023 11:33

The same James Haskell who was expelled from his private school for secretly filming his friend having sex with his girlfriend then showing it to his mates in the common room? Well I'll be shocked if he's turned into a twat.

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That’s inaccurate, he wasnt expelled. It was his idea, but it was nothing to do with him the carrying out of it. The man who carried it out, was expelled. He’s also stated he regretted it, but other than saying wouldn’t this be a good idea as a joke, he did nothing further, another guy went and actually did it.

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 11:55

KimberleyClark · 24/10/2023 11:54

How does ADHD explain his recording his girlfriend having sex and showing it to his mates? Who in their right mind would marry someone who’d done that?

He didn’t, the poster is inaccurate. He didn’t film anything. And he wasn’t expelled.

AirFryerFrequentFlyer · 24/10/2023 11:58

WickyStizard · 24/10/2023 11:33

The same James Haskell who was expelled from his private school for secretly filming his friend having sex with his girlfriend then showing it to his mates in the common room? Well I'll be shocked if he's turned into a twat.

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I did not know this but I'm not surprised

Ladybird69 · 24/10/2023 11:59

@WildFlowerBees hi can you please tell me how I can watch that interview? X

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:08

Haskell made the film! He sounds absolutely grim.

Tetchypants · 24/10/2023 12:09

James is a dick
Chloe is a dick
Richard is a dick
Poor Judy

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 12:11

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:08

Haskell made the film! He sounds absolutely grim.

Factually he didn’t, I’ve no desire to protect him in this, his part was bad enough, but he didn’t make the film, he was not part of making it at all.

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:14

It would appear it was Haskell who hid the camera in the cupboard that filmed events. Sordid creep I think

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 12:16

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:14

It would appear it was Haskell who hid the camera in the cupboard that filmed events. Sordid creep I think

Again from all news reports and what he and rhe other guy said as well as rhe school and fellow pupils this is not correct.

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:19

Well that's what I was told; if it's wrong, then Haskell is merely a sordid creep for deciding it would be a good idea to film people having sex without their consent.

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 12:24

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:19

Well that's what I was told; if it's wrong, then Haskell is merely a sordid creep for deciding it would be a good idea to film people having sex without their consent.

Totally agree, it was a terrible idea, stupid creepy thing he said as a teen at school. But factually he didn’t plant the camera or film her.

WildFlowerBees · 24/10/2023 12:27

Here you go @Ladybird69

bombastix · 24/10/2023 12:27

Well, they both then took great delight in showing this production to their classmates. Scumbag

AngeloMysterioso · 24/10/2023 12:40

From The Times-

“In his final year at Wellington College, Haskell hid a video camera in a cupboard to film Paul Doran Jones, his best mate who would also go on to play for England, having sex with a fellow sixth-form pupil. The tape was stolen and he confessed, thereby saving himself from expulsion”

So, “factually” he absolutely did do it.

AngeloMysterioso · 24/10/2023 12:42

To be honest I don’t know why anyone is surprised that the meathead ex-Welly Wally rugby player who has probably been conked on the skull a few times too many and his nepo baby wife don’t have a huge amount to offer society.

Janieforever · 24/10/2023 13:24

AngeloMysterioso · 24/10/2023 12:40

From The Times-

“In his final year at Wellington College, Haskell hid a video camera in a cupboard to film Paul Doran Jones, his best mate who would also go on to play for England, having sex with a fellow sixth-form pupil. The tape was stolen and he confessed, thereby saving himself from expulsion”

So, “factually” he absolutely did do it.

Can you link to that, all other news reports sat something different, as does rhe school , and the times article I see says allegedly.

bombastix · 24/10/2023 13:31

Well then, seems it was as discussed. Haskell has his own daughters now. How marvellous to see how he has grown and developed into fatherhood given his later remarks. Some women will forgive all sorts of rubbish if there is a posh accent involved.

dammit88 · 24/10/2023 13:31

I also really like Chloe, her podcasts are good and I think she knows her job.

Im not sure what is going on with them at the moment - the press stuff around not wearing wedding rings etc - is it just publicity for the show or something more? But I don't think she is a bad person at all, she's comes across as a good mum and kind on her show.