Former rugby star James Haskell debuted his new hairline on Good Morning Britain on Monday, marking his first TV appearance since undergoing a “preventative” hair transplant. The 39-year-old, known for his work as a podcaster and DJ, recently opted for the procedure amid concerns about his receding hairline, MailOnline reports.
Appearing alongside friend and fellow former rugby player Mike Tindall on ITV, Haskell showcased a short, regrowing hairstyle after shaving his head for the procedure. While dressed in a simple black sweater and blue jeans, Haskell sported a rugged beard, but he made no mention of his recent hair restoration during the interview.
Instead, the two friends discussed their experiences on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here and reflected on their unique journeys through the show. On the nature of the show, Haskell remarked, “People have different views…you sit around all day talking and doing nothing, and it does get boring. So, the public thinks they’re punishing people by sending them to the trial, but they’re not.”
Meanwhile, Tindall remained relatively quiet, noting he had just returned from a late night with former England rugby teammates celebrating their 2003 World Cup victory. “We went for dinner with the 2003 rugby lads last night, and it only finished three hours ago,” he shared with hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls.
This TV appearance followed Haskell’s recent visit to the Restore Hair Clinic on London’s Harley Street. Spotted leaving the clinic two weeks ago, Haskell’s newly shaved head bore the marks of the procedure, drawing public interest. At an event in Newcastle shortly before the surgery, he explained that he had been offered the transplant at no cost and decided to proceed.
The Restore Hair Clinic, where Haskell underwent his procedure, promotes its approach as “a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgery mastered by an experienced surgeon.” This decision aligns with Haskell’s previous comments about his hair concerns. Two years ago, he openly discussed his thinning hair, hinting that he would address it eventually. “I’m going to get my hair sorted out at some point because it’s thinning,” he admitted at the time, adding, “Character in the face is important for a man.”
In his book, Haskell also reflects on societal attitudes toward male hair loss, sharing his own journey and experiences. “The odd thing is, hair loss affects so many men, yet they are the first to absolutely destroy anyone with a hint of a receder,” he wrote. “I look back on teammates that I grilled about their hair and think, ‘What a fool I was.’ Men are very odd at times. I get messages like, ‘I think it’s time you shaved your head,’ or ‘Get a transplant,’ from people I’ve never met. They consider it banter.”
Haskell, who recently returned to the dating scene following his split from Chloe Madeley last year, has been spotted socializing with friends and reportedly enjoying time with a mystery woman at London’s popular Gilgamesh venue. A source noted, “James looked like he was having a great time, surrounded by friends and a number of women. He’s no stranger to female attention, and last night was no different. He was seen chatting with a mystery lady, and they seemed to be getting along well, sharing smiles and whispers.”
As Haskell moves forward in his personal and professional life, his openness about hair loss and body confidence adds to the ongoing conversation around men’s self-image and cosmetic choices.
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