Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa Split After Secret Trial Separation
Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa have ended their marriage after a secret trial separation that saw them living apart for much of the year. The EastEnders actress, 33, is said to have mentally checked out of the relationship, pushing for a permanent split with Dan, 34, following weeks of quietly going their separate ways.
Social Media Clues and Growing Distance
While the couple typically kept their private life out of the spotlight, recent activity on social media hinted at a growing distance. According to reports, they briefly unfollowed each other on Instagram, with Jacqueline re-following Dan after being contacted for comment, and him returning the gesture the next morning.
Dan was pictured without his wedding ring last week as he prepared for an appearance at a London screening, just days before their split came to light. He appeared downcast departing the Essex home he purchased during an earlier separation last year.
Further clues emerged through their online presence. Dan has been notably absent from Jacqueline's Instagram grid since Halloween, sparking speculation among fans. While both continue to share glimpses of family life with their children, neither has been tagging or referencing the other in recent weeks.
Focus on Self and Separate Lives
Jacqueline posted a heartfelt Mother's Day tribute to her daughters, writing that they make life worth living, while Dan did not publicly acknowledge the occasion as he had in the past. Instead, he shared a mirror selfie with the caption: 'It's just you vs your mind every single day.'
Last month, Jacqueline shared snaps from exercise classes and weight training sessions, smiling alongside friends. The mum-of-two has been focusing on herself, balancing fitness routines with meals out and cinema trips with her children. She has also revamped her lifestyle, recently slimming down by two dress sizes without weight-loss injections.
History of Marital Turbulence and Infidelity Allegations
The couple's relationship has been plagued by accusations of infidelity over the years. In 2018, Dan was linked to Love Island's Gabby Allen, and in March 2019, rumours circulated about him kissing Love Island's Alexandra Cane in a nightclub, which they both denied.
That December, he faced cheating claims after allegedly engaging in a threesome with Celebrity Big Brother co-stars Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling while Jacqueline was in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, which he strongly denied. Dan eventually admitted to being unfaithful, telling The Sun: 'I've made mistakes, yeah. I've done things I shouldn't have done.'
Just five months ago, Dan was caught liking another woman's bikini snaps on Instagram, with reports suggesting he was back to his 'old tricks.' A source said at the time: 'Dan has proved time and time again that he can't be trusted.'
Permanent Split and Priorities
The couple, who married in 2017 after four years together, share daughters Ella, 11, and Mia, seven. Dan is also father to 12-year-old Teddy from a previous relationship. They previously separated in March last year, with Dan moving out of the family home, before reuniting and enjoying a make-or-break trip to Mexico.
They celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary in June 2025 with a stay at a luxury London hotel. However, sources now claim the latest split is permanent. Dan is said to have moved out permanently last month into a property he had previously purchased in Essex, which reportedly shocked Jacqueline when she discovered he bought it during an earlier split.
A source told The Sun: 'Everyone knows they've had their troubles, but after spending some time apart this year, they've decided to make the split permanent. Their two daughters are their main priority.'
The couple struggled to repair things following a series of rows. The source added: 'After all Jac's been through, she's finally had enough. They've been living separate lives all this year and she's over it. There's only so many times she can put herself through living in limbo and taking him back.'
Friends of Jacqueline are reportedly 'so pleased' she has finally walked away after years of urging her to leave. Dan has reportedly panicked, worried the grass isn't greener and that he has pushed Jacqueline too far this time.
