Former TOWIE star Dan Osborne was overcome with emotion after arriving at a gym, visibly crying in his car following confirmation of his separation from wife Jacqueline Jossa. The distraught 34-year-old reality television personality could not hold back his tears after a turbulent week when news of the split first emerged.
Emotional Breakdown After Separation Announcement
Sources close to the situation have revealed to the Daily Mail that while Dan has admitted to past wrongdoing, he is now a changed man who has turned over a new leaf following his party boy lifestyle in his twenties. The father of three is reportedly struggling with the strain of the situation, with insiders emphasizing that his family means the world to him.
Troubled Marriage Plagued by Infidelity Allegations
The couple have gone their separate ways after almost nine years of marriage, following a relationship consistently plagued by claims of Dan's infidelity. It has been disclosed that Jacqueline, 33, was unable to move past Dan's past dalliances during their relationship, while he could no longer cope with what has been described as her 'behaviour'.
Hours before Dan's emotional gym visit, Jacqueline was sighted near their Essex home for the first time on Friday since the truth about the end of her marriage became public knowledge. A glum-looking Jacqueline was spotted driving through Essex wearing dark sunglasses in her black BMW 4x4, appearing alone with her long brunette hair loose and no makeup.
History of Cheating Allegations and Public Struggles
The couple's relationship has faced numerous difficulties over the years, with multiple cheating allegations against Dan creating ongoing tension. In 2018, he was accused of having a fling with Love Island: All Stars winner Gabby Allen after they were pictured cosying up together on a yacht in Marbella.
The former ITVBe star was also accused of sleeping with a mystery woman months after his wedding to Jacqueline, and allegedly partaking in a threesome with Celebrity Big Brother model Chloe Ayling and US reality TV star Natalie Nunn, which he denied. Six months later, he was seen kissing 2018 Love Islander Alexandra Cane on a London night out.
Public Confessions and Attempts at Reconciliation
In 2019, during Jacqueline's appearance on I'm A Celebrity, fellow campmate Myles Stephenson told the EastEnders star he believed Dan had cheated with Gabby Allen. A year later, Dan finally confessed to making 'mistakes' and admitted 'I've done things I shouldn't have done'. He even acknowledged that if Jacqueline had behaved the same way he did, he would have walked out on their relationship.
Despite these challenges, Jacqueline publicly supported her husband over the years as they attempted to rebuild their relationship and move forward. When she reprised her role as Lauren Branning and returned full-time to EastEnders in 2023, the balance of their family life shifted significantly, with Dan increasingly taking on day-to-day responsibilities at home and childcare.
Family Dynamics and Previous Separations
Alongside daughters Ella, 11, and Mia, seven, Dan also continues to co-parent his son Teddy, 12, from his previous relationship with Megan Tomlin. The couple split when Megan was pregnant, and Dan was already seeing Jacqueline by the time Teddy was born in December 2013.
Two years later, Dan proposed during a romantic getaway to Greece, and they tied the knot two years after that at Cheshire Manor House. They welcomed their first daughter together, Ella Selina, in 2015, and their second daughter Mia was born in 2018. The pair previously split eight months into Jacqueline's second pregnancy after enduring what was described as a 'string of heated rows'.
Recent Developments and Emotional Aftermath
A Mail+ article revealed that the ending came months ago, with a quiet admission from Dan that, after years of trying to repair the damage caused by his past, he simply 'couldn't do it anymore'. During his emotional gym visit, Dan was seen wearing a blue Nike vest and shorts, wiping his tears with his hand and later with his jumper while appearing to talk to someone on the phone.
The Daily Mail exclusively revealed previously that Jacqueline had contacted a mystery girl to quiz her over an alleged night of passion with her estranged husband. The actress had heard rumours that Dan had allegedly had sex with the woman during the summer prior, just months after their fairytale wedding. In her message, Jacqueline demanded to know if there was truth in the matter, insisting she wouldn't be angry with the woman if there was.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, the woman claimed she had a one-night stand with Dan after being mutual friends for a while and meeting by chance in an Essex bar. She alleged that the former TOWIE star told her he was 'on a break from Jacqueline and things weren't working out' when they met. The woman said she felt 'surprised, shocked, and awful' when she heard Dan was still with Jacqueline and had been consumed by guilt, feeling compelled to tell her story after Jacqueline messaged her.
Despite the separation, Jacqueline confirmed Dan would still be present at the birth of their child as she opened up about the status of their relationship in an interview on Loose Women. She explained: 'I'm good, honestly. I think, when stuff goes on at home, it's not normal for it to be everywhere. But it's not necessarily true or the reasons why you're not getting on at the moment. That's all I really want to say but I'm all good.'
