Who is James Haskell? I'm a Celebrity 2019 and rugby star's wife, age and more facts revealed
27 November 2019, 13:34 | Updated: 27 November 2019, 13:36
Rugby star James Haskell is pausing his MMA career for the jungle for this year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
The former Wasps and England rugby union player has headed to Australia, hoping to be crowned King of the Jungle for 2019.
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But what is his background and who is his famous wife? Here's your handy guide:
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Who is James Haskell?
James Haskell in 2016. Picture: Getty James Haskell is an English former rugby union player, who played for Wasps and Northampton Saints, and for England.
In August 2019, he announced plans to retire, to become a professional mixed martial artist.
He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, and will to compete in their Heavyweight division.
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Who is James Haskell's wife?
James has been in a relationship with TV presenter Chloe Madeley since 2014. The couple married in 2018.
Chloe is the daughter of TV legends Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
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How old is James Haskell?
James was born on April 2, 1985. He celebrated his 34th birthday in 2019.
He was born in Windsor, Berkshire.