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”.

James Haskell and his girlfriend at the Cheltenham Festival.
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James Haskell and Sara McLean were pictured attending 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 – and Haskell wasn’t thrilled about the message it sent

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The ex-rugby ace wasn’t really ready to go public with Sara, a source told BizarreCredit: James Whatling
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.”

James Haskell and a woman at the Cheltenham Festival.
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A source said James and Sara have great chemistry and could rekindle their romanceCredit: Paul Edwards

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell at the British Book Awards 2018.
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James is currently going through a divorce from wife Chloe MadeleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Sara made an appearance on Big Brother back in 2012, the show’s 13th series
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.

Sara McLean at the Big Brother TV programme.
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Sara is a former beauty queen who once won the Miss Edinburgh prizeCredit: Rex

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Sara has been linked to a string of famous faces since appearing on Big Brother

Shane Warne and Sara McLean at an event.
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Sara was once pictured with Aussie cricket legend Shane WarneCredit: Instagram

Tim Howard and Sara McLean posing together.
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Former Premier League star and ex-USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was once engaged to Sara

Ben Cohen and Sara McLean at a bar.
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Rugby star Ben Cohen was also once pictured with Sara, who is now single again