Before his marriage to glamour model Sammi Marsh-Wade, darts professional James Wade was in a relationship with television presenter Helen Chamberlain. The pair’s romance reportedly took place during the late 2000s, a period when Wade was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the world of professional darts.

Chamberlain, widely known for her tenure as a presenter on the popular football show Soccer AM, also shared a passion for darts. She was an enthusiast of the sport, having participated in pub leagues and even winning a ladies singles darts trophy. This shared interest in darts is believed to have been a significant factor in their connection.

Rumors of their relationship surfaced around 2008 when Wade was 25 and Chamberlain was 41. At the time, Wade addressed the speculation with a cryptic statement, suggesting that while they were good friends with a mutual appreciation for darts, the public’s interpretation of their bond might not be entirely accurate.

Despite Wade’s guarded comments, the couple reportedly dated between 2008 and 2010. Following their separation, Wade experienced a noticeable dip in his professional form and struggled with significant mental health challenges. He later disclosed his diagnosis of clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Wade openly discussed the impact of their split on his career and personal well-being. He described the period as one of the toughest of his life, with his personal struggles directly affecting his performance on the darts oche. The pressure of playing in front of large crowds and live television added to his difficulties.

Several years after his relationship with Chamberlain ended, James Wade met Sammi Marsh-Wade, who was a former PDC walk-on girl and a glamour model. Their relationship blossomed, and they eventually married in 2015, with Wade having to famously knock on her window to ask for her number, marking a new chapter in his personal life.

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