James Haskell makes shocking 9/11 joke in first public appearance since Chloe Madeley split

The duo have opted to separate after five years of marriage.

Their split was announced after Haskell had been spotted cosying up to another woman during a night out in London.

On Tuesday, Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne performed at the G-Live centre in Guilford, Surrey.

Haskell, per the Daily Mail, referenced his split with Madeley on several occasions during the show.

And it's claimed a joke about 9/11 led to an 'audible sharp intake of breath' from the crowd in attendance.

Haskell relayed a story about former England coach Andy Farrell asking players to be honest with him about their methods.

The ex-rugby star is quoted as saying: "He went straight to Tom Wood, right, former player and he crumpled like the Twin Towers."

One fan then shouted 'Jesus' - with Haskell then replying furiously.

"What? Too obscene? F**k off, that was 9/11 d**khead, its 2023 time to get over it," he said.

Haskell did, however, insist he was joking and added: "It's alright.

"Don't worry I'm not coming back to Guildford, it's alright."

Both Tindall and Payne are said to have held their heads as their old England team-mate cracked the joke.

​Haskell also made jokes relating to his income following his split with Madeley.

As a tyre prop fell close to Tindall and rolled towards the edge of the stage, he quipped: "Where there's blame there's a claim.

"I'm going to need some cash soon, f*****g drop it on me."

Haskell revealed he tried to grab former England coach Stuart Lancaster's life jacket during a team-building white water exercise prior to the 2015 World Cup.

And he made another crude joke by thrusting his hand forward towards the audience and saying: "Look at this hand, ladies and gentlemen.

"It’s a claw fingers at all angles, only person who likes it is the missus, well used to."

Haskell and Madeley previously managed back in 2018.

Speculation over a potential split arose after the personal trainer was spotted in public without her wedding ring.

That came after Haskell had been snapped chatting to a mystery blonde woman on a night out.

The couple announced their split in a joint statement that read: "Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023.

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"We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time - certainly not while the television show was airing - but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand.

"Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time.

"Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter.

"We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love."