Exclusive photographs have captured Dan Osborne in a state of visible distress, wiping away tears with a towel, just days after reports emerged of his split from wife Jacqueline Jossa. The emotional images, taken on Thursday, show the former reality star, 34, overcome with emotion in his car, highlighting the turmoil in their marriage.
Insider Reveals Dan's Desperate Bid for Reconciliation
An insider close to the couple has exclusively disclosed to the Mirror that Dan is making a heartfelt attempt to win back Jacqueline, 33. The source stated, "Dan is understandably upset, it's such a shame and everyone is heartbroken. They both tried so hard to make it work." Later reports suggested that Dan ended their nine-year marriage due to struggles with Jacqueline's behaviour as she grappled with his past indiscretions.
The insider added, "They've been so on and off, for Dan it never really feels over. He'll try to come back, because in the past he always has and it's worked. He's desperate for them to stay as a family and win back Jac." This plea comes amid a backdrop of repeated cheating allegations that have plagued their 13-year relationship.
History of Turmoil and Reconciliation
Dan and Jacqueline, who share daughters Ella, 11, and Mia, seven, first split less than a year after their 2017 wedding at Delamere Manor in Cheshire, citing an inability to "make each other happy." In 2018, rumours swirled about Dan's alleged infidelity with Love Island stars Gabby Allen and Alexandra Cane, though both denied the claims.
They reunited in 2019, but faced further controversy when Dan's Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chloe Ayling claimed to have had a threesome with him and Natalie Nunn. Dan has consistently denied these allegations. By 2020, Dan, who has a 12-year-old son Teddy from a previous relationship, admitted to "making mistakes" but found it challenging to change his ways.
The couple's latest attempt at reconciliation appeared fleeting; Jacqueline announced a split in March last year, only for them to embark on a make-or-break holiday to Mexico a month later. In June, Dan was accused of getting close to Christine McGuinness, and by February, he reportedly moved out of the family home, with a source indicating he had pushed the hard-working mother "too far."
Career Dynamics and Financial Aspects
Dan and Jacqueline met in 2013 during the peak of her fame as EastEnders' Lauren Branning, while Dan later joined TOWIE. At the time, Dan's ex Megan Tomlin was pregnant with their son Teddy. Jacqueline, who won an NTA and was crowned Queen of the I'm A Celebrity Jungle in 2019, has amassed a reported fortune of £1.2 million through acting, brand partnerships, and her performing arts academy.
In contrast, Dan, a former tattoo artist, has appeared on shows like TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother, and Splash, and now works as a personal trainer and fitness influencer. The insider revealed, "Dan enjoyed the fame and success that came with being with Jac. They felt as if was them against the world, that no one else really understood their love. Jac is never going to be short of work, she was more famous when they met and Dan sort of lived off that. He wanted to be an equal and support her so he lived off her success and that gave him motivation to keep achieving."
As Dan faces life without Jacqueline, the source notes he is struggling to adjust, missing the celebrity lifestyle they shared. The Mirror has approached a representative for Dan for comment, but no response has been received at this time.
