A gym chain founded by a former England rugby star has entered liquidation.
HASK 45, run by James Haskell, offered high-intensity group workouts.
It was first launched in Bath in 2017 by the ex-England international, who earned 77 caps during his rugby career.
Branches later opened in Manchester and Richmond, North Yorkshire, but both closed in 2021 and 2022 after failing to gain traction.
James Haskell's gym chain has entered liquidation
The Bath studio entered liquidation earlier this year and the company behind the brand, HASK 45 Limited, has now also ceased trading.
In a statement dated October 30, Mr Haskell said the company "cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue business" and confirmed the voluntary winding up of the business.
Adam Harris and Clare Lloyd of S&W Partners LLP have been appointed as joint liquidators.
Mr Haskell retired from rugby early due to injury.
He was married to Chloe Madeley, daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, before their separation in 2023.
It was reported that Mr Haskell had accumulated £1.5 million in debt through various sports and fitness ventures by mid-2023.
HASK 45 currently has no social media presence.
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The news of his gym chain entering liquidation comes as the new series of the popular ITV show is set to start.
Hosting duo Ant and Dec will once again welcome 12 famous faces into the Australian jungle.
A football legend, Gavin and Stacey star and TV icon are said to be among the celebrities taking part this year.
The full list of the 12 celebrities heading to Australia for the new series, according to The Sun, is:
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- Leomie Anderson - Model
- Claire Sweeney - Actress, recently Cassie Plummer on Coronation Street
- Leigh Francis - TV star 'Keith Lemon'
- Chloe Burrows - Reality star
- Ricky Wilson - Kaiser Chiefs singer
- Joanna Page - Gavin and Stacey star
- Ade Adepitan - Paralympian
- Sharky - Social media star
- Mariella Frostrop - Loose Women star
- Jack Skipper - Comedian
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I'm a Celebrity launches on Monday (November 16) on ITV1 and ITVX.
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