Former England rugby star James Haskell is dating glamorous advertising executive Helen Barclay following his split from Chloe Madeley.
James Haskell is dating a glamorous advertising executive, the ex-England rugby star’s first romance since his marriage split from Chloe Madeley , MailOnline can reveal. James, 39, has been seeing stunning 34-year old Helen Barclay - who bears a striking resemblance to Chloe, for just over a year - but the relationship has become more serious in recent months with the pair enjoying an increasing number of dates and spending time at each other’s houses, MailOnline can reveal.
They were snapped on a romantic dinner date at Knightsbridge restaurant Clap on Saturday night and James has been commenting on Helen’s Instagram photos, labelling her “fit” as their online flirting ramps up a gear. An insider claims the pair grew close after bonding over their respective marriage splits, as mother-of-two Helen recently split from her husband of two years having been together for over a decade. \The source said: 'James and Helen have kept their relationship relatively low-key, enjoying dates at coffee shops and restaurants, and going for walks since the latter end of 2023. 'But recently they’ve started to see more of each other and they’re enjoying each other’s company. They haven’t said they’re exclusive yet but they’re certainly dating. James Haskell is dating a glamorous advertising executive Helen Barclay (pictured), his first romance since his marriage split from Chloe Madeley, MailOnline can reveal They were snapped on a romantic dinner date at Knightsbridge restaurant Clap on Saturday night and James has been commenting on Helen’s Instagram photos, labelling her 'fit' James’s ex-wife Chloe the mother of his two-year-old daughter Bodhi, revealed last month she knows the former Wasps flanker has been “having fun” seeing other people 'They have a lot in common, especially both coming out of marriage splits. It’s fair to say they’ve helped each other in what has been a tough period of their lives.' MailOnline has approached James’s representatives for comment. \It’s believed James and Helen, a divorced mother-of-two who is a who is a high-flying director at advertising giants WPP, were introduced via a mutual friend who appreciated they’d both experienced similar relationship heartbreak. They were pictured together last March after enjoying a date at Chiltern Firehouse, but at the time Helen’s identity was not revealed. The insider added: 'The relationship is still in its early stages but both James and Helen are unsure where it will end up. 'James’s work and his love of DJing means nothing is straight forward, and Helen has two kids, so it’s harder to simply down tools and visit him abroad when he’s playing in some cool nightclub overseas. 'But they’re not putting any pressure on it and are just having fun together. They’re exactly what they both need right now.' The couple were seen on Saturday night at the exclusive sushi restaurant in Knightsbridge Clap, located around the corner from Harrods, offering ribeye steaks at £98, a starter Scallops & Foie Gras at £52.50 and cocktails for £19, and is favoured by celebs and footballers like Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Mother-of-two Helen recently split from her husband of two years having been together for over a decade Helen and James were pictured together last March after enjoying a date at Chiltern Firehouse (pictured), but at the time her identity was not revealed Helen (centre) poses with two friends for an undated Instagram picture during an overseas beach holiday It’s believed James and Helen, a divorced mother-of-two who is a who is a high-flying director at advertising giants WPP, were introduced via a mutual friend Read More Chloe Madeley defends ex James Haskell as she urges fans to stop bad-mouthing him The couple tucked into sushi and downed cocktails as they chatted for more than two hours. An onlooker said: ‘They didn’t seem to notice anybody else in the restaurant and spent the whole time looking into each other’s eyes. They were laughing, joking and holding hands. ‘When they had finished their meal, they took a corner table and were kissing and cuddling, and it was clear they are really close. It was like they were on a first date.’ James’s ex-wife Chloe, 37, the mother of his two-year-old daughter Bodhi, revealed last month she knows the former Wasps flanker has been “having fun” seeing other people, but maintained the pair still have a healthy relationship as they continue to co-parent. They announced their split in October 2023 after several months of speculation their marriage was on the rock
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