James Haskell says he did not know ex-wife Chloe Madeley’s father was broadcaster Richard Madeley. In comments shared in a new video, Haskell describes an awkward moment involving Chloe and a picture he noticed. According to his account, he believed Chloe “fancied” her father after seeing an image and assumed she was “into” a “kinky” scenario. Metro and The Mirror both report that he characterizes the misunderstanding as date- and photo-related confusion. The outlets also note that Haskell’s remarks come alongside his claim that he had not realized the parents involved were Richard and Judy Madeley. The Daily Mail and Mail Online report the same core details, stating that he thought Chloe had a picture of Richard and that he only later understood who her father was. None of the sources provide evidence of the underlying photo or confirm any motive beyond Haskell’s own explanation. The story centers on his retrospective account of not recognizing the family member and misinterpreting what he saw.