James Haskell SPLITS with Big Brother model girlfriend just days after going public following blazing row ngocc

RUGBY ace James Haskell has split from his Big Brother girlfriend Sara McLean — two days after going public with their relationship.

The pair were seen enjoying a day at the races after attending the second day of Cheltenham together earlier this week, but now sources say they are “on the rocks”.

A pal last night said: “James isn’t really in the settling-down stage just yet.

“He wasn’t really ready to go public with Sara, to be honest.

“They’d had a couple of drinks, got touchy-feely, and then got photographed holding hands, which James wasn’t thrilled about.”

They said the snap caused a rift, which has poured cold water on the new romance.

Our source explained: “They had a bit of a lovers’ tiff and, right now, it’s fair to say they’re not officially boyfriend and girlfriend.”

James, 39, split from influencer Chloe Madeley, 37, in October 2023.

The pair have a two-year-old daughter, Bodhi.

In January he was linked to mother of two, Helen Barclay.

Our source said James has had interest from other women, who have also not been too happy about the Sara snaps.

They continued: “There have been a couple of other girls on the scene, so I don’t think they were best pleased.

“James is going through a tough divorce, so has been enjoying the best of London’s dating scene.

“He’s not necessarily ready to commit again to something serious straight away.”

But on Sara, the pal went on: “They’re still chatting loads and they have real chemistry.

“Sara is brilliant fun and a great laugh, so who knows?

“They may well be back on again by next week.”

Following their trip to the races, Sara shared a series of cryptic posts about love on her social media account.

One read: “The energy of the year is: Love me well or leave me alone.”

Former Miss Edinburgh Sara briefly found fame after taking part in the 13th series of Big Brother in 2012.

Since then she has been linked to a string of famous faces, including former US footie player Tim Howard, 46, and Towie TV star Mario Falcone, 37.