James Haskell and Chloe Madeley: A New Way to be Parents

May 5, 2026, 08:18
UKSociety

Introduction

James Haskell and Chloe Madeley were married. Now they are not married, but they work together as parents.

Main Body

James and Chloe married in 2018. They stopped being married in September 2023. James drank too much alcohol. This caused problems. Chloe felt very sad and stressed during the last year. Now, James and Chloe are friends. They help each other. James is in a TV show because Chloe helped him. They have a daughter named Bodhi. She is four years old. Chloe does not talk about the divorce in public. She wants to protect her daughter.

Conclusion

James and Chloe are not a couple now. But they are good partners for their child.

Learning

πŸ•’ Then vs. Now

We can see how life changes by looking at two different time-words in the story:

The Past (Then)

  • Married in 2018 β†’\rightarrow They were a couple.
  • Stopped being married β†’\rightarrow The marriage ended.
  • Felt sad β†’\rightarrow Chloe was unhappy.

The Present (Now)

  • Are friends β†’\rightarrow They like each other now.
  • Help each other β†’\rightarrow They work together.
  • Is in a TV show β†’\rightarrow James is working now.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: When talking about a finished time (like 2018), use words that show the action is over. When talking about today, use simple words like is, are, and do.

Vocabulary Learning

married
in a marriage; legally joined to another as husband or wife
Example:They have been married for ten years.
parents
people who have a child
Example:My parents are visiting next week.
alcohol
a drink that contains alcohol, often used in beer, wine, and spirits
Example:He drank too much alcohol.
problems
issues or difficulties
Example:She had many problems at school.
sad
feeling unhappy
Example:She felt sad when the dog left.
stressed
feeling worried or anxious
Example:He was stressed about the exam.
friends
people you like and enjoy spending time with
Example:My friends came to the party.
help
to give assistance
Example:She helps her brother with homework.
daughter
a female child of parents
Example:She has a daughter named Lily.
protect
to keep safe from danger
Example:She wants to protect her daughter.
good
positive or favorable
Example:They are good partners.
partners
people who work together
Example:They are partners in a business.