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EX-ENGLAND rugby ace James Haskell has been spotted holding hands with a former Big Brother star at Cheltenham.

James, 39, and previous Miss Edinburgh Sara McLean, 34, were all smiles at the track on day two of the races.

James Haskell and his girlfriend at the Cheltenham Festival.
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James Haskell and Sara McLean attend day two of the Cheltenham FestivalCredit: James Whatling
Couple holding hands at an outdoor event.
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The pair were seen holding hands
Woman in black coat adjusting her hair.
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Sara was dressed in a long black coatCredit: James Whatling
Woman looking concerned near a pool.
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She made an appearance on Big Brother
Chloe Madeley and James Haskell at the British Book Awards 2018.
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Haskell with his ex-wife Chloe MadeleyCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Three men at a horse race.
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James posted a photo on his Instagram account captioning it 'Race day!!'Credit: jameshaskell/Instagram

The beauty queen rocked an eye turning long black coat while James looked dapper in a blue three-piece suit.

Sara previously dated US World Cup goalie hero Tim Howard, rugby star Ben Cohen, cricket legend Shane Warne and TOWIE's Mario Falcone.

The glamorous reality starlet appeared on Big Brother in 2012 and made it all the way to the final.

Sara shocked housemates on the reality show when she gave a tearful rendition of God Save The Queen before going on a pro-monarchy rant.

And at one point she threatened to punch model Arron Lowe after he talked about pouring the housemates' alcohol down a drain.

On the reality show, Sara appeared alongside a former porn star, a plus-size model and a one-time LA gang member.

James also posted a photo on his Instagram account captioning it "Race day!!"

It comes after former rugby union ace James announced the end of his five-year marriage to Chloe Madeley, 37.

The couple called time on their marriage in October 2023, shortly after filming their ITV documentary, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair.

Cheltenham Festival 2025 continues this afternoon after a dramatic first day of action at Prestbury Park.

James Haskell reveals reveals real reason behind Chloe split

Today's racing is headlined by the Queen Mother Champion Chase on what is set to be a thrilling afternoon.

Members of the Royal Family have arrived at Cheltenham ahead of day two's start.

Queen Camilla was amongst the party arriving on Style Wednesday.

James and his ex-wife Chloe have stayed on good terms since their shock split.

The pair co-parent their two-year-old daughter Bodhi and James has nothing but praise for the mother of his child.

James previously said: "Chloe is an amazing woman, extremely talented. She's made me a much better person being with her.

"Now we're separated.. you separate essentially because you want to make sure your daughter has the best possible life.

"I think when you have a child, you have a responsibility and everything your other wishes go out the window.

"As you grow in relationships, marriage is a really interesting thing, because a lot of people change, elements change, careers change, and you kind of, the confines of it mean that everything else grows but it doesn't grow.

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"So now the ability for us to co-parent is so important."

James did go on to admit that the arrival of Bodhi in August 2022 put a big strain on his relationship with Chloe, who is the daughter of TV legends Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.

Shane Warne and Sara McLean at an event.
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Sara pictured with Aussie cricket legend Shane WarneCredit: Instagram
Tim Howard and Sara McLean posing together.
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Former Prem star Tim Howard and Sara McLean
Ben Cohen and Sara McLean at a bar.
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Rugby star Ben Cohen with Sara
Sara McLean at the Big Brother TV programme.
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Sara is a former beauty queenCredit: Rex
Four women from Big Brother 2012.
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Sara (second from right) on Big Brother
Chloe Madeley, James Haskell, and their baby Bodhi in a swimming pool.
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Chloe and James have a daughter together called BodhiCredit: Instagram
A model and former Miss Scotland finalist standing in a park, wearing an orange dress.
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The ex-Big Brother star modellingCredit: Sonja Horsman - The Sun
Miss Scotland contestant Sara McLean in a blue dress and crown.
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Sara modelling back in 2011Credit: Collect
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