James Haskell enjoyed some quality time with daughter Bodhi in London, days after his shock admission about what really led to the end of his marriage to Chloe Madeley.
The former rugby star, 40, and his two-year-old daughter, whom he shares with the influencer, attended Dora’s Rainforest Fiesta at the Barbican Centre on Sunday.
The event marked the upcoming launch of DORA, a reboot of Dora the Explorer, arriving on Paramount+ from July 4.
The original became a preschool favourite when it first aired in 2000, and the new CGI-animated series aims to honour the character’s legacy of promoting confidence, inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Guests enjoyed a rainforest-themed scavenger hunt, face painting, glitter tattoos and hair braiding, alongside a soft play area and the chance to meet Dora herself and pose for photos.
There were also previews of upcoming DORA-themed toys, clothing and accessories, which are set to arrive in UK stores later this summer.
Other celebrities and their families getting in on the fun included Charlotte Crosby, Lydia Bright, and Ashley James.
Haskell’s outing came less than a week after he spoke candidly about the end of his five-year marriage to Madeley, 37, in October 2023, revealing that his relationship with alcohol played a significant role in their split.
“If I put more time into my marriage than I did Guinness, then I wouldn’t be divorced now. It was a difficult period,” he told the Daily Mail.
Despite the separation, he said he and the daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan remain united in co-parenting their daughter.
“It’s one of those things in life — some things don’t work out. But I have so much love for my daughter and Chloe,” he added. “It’s teamwork.”
While he has since started dating again, he confirmed that he is currently single, having dated advertising executive Helen Barclay and Big Brother star Sara McLean, 35, earlier this year.
The former England player says he is now focusing on his family, describing his daughter as “the most important thing” in his life.
