Jacqueline Jossa has sparked renewed speculation about her marital status by sharing a new photograph that prominently displays both her wedding and engagement rings. This comes merely a month after it was revealed that she and Dan Osborne had officially ended their nine-year marriage.
Instagram Selfie Highlights Rings
The EastEnders actress, aged 33, took to Instagram on Monday to pose for a mirror selfie. In the image, she holds her phone in her left hand, deliberately spotlighting the diamond engagement sparkler and matching silver wedding band on her ring finger. This public display follows closely after the star shared a collage of family and friend photographs, which included several affectionate shots with her former partner, Dan Osborne.
Recent Split Announcement
Last month, news broke that the couple, who are parents to daughters Ella, 11, and Mia, seven, had decided to go their separate ways. Their relationship has been described as turbulent, plagued by persistent accusations of infidelity levelled at Dan Osborne throughout their time together.
It is understood that Jacqueline was ultimately unable to move past his past dalliances, while Dan reportedly could no longer cope with her subsequent behaviour. Sources indicated that the split occurred months prior, with Dan quietly admitting that after years of attempting to repair the damage, he simply could not continue.
Public Appearances Without Rings
While neither party has publicly addressed the breakup, both Jacqueline and Dan have been seen without their wedding rings in recent weeks. Dan was photographed crying in his car last month, appearing visibly emotional in the aftermath of the relationship's conclusion.
Sources close to the situation have claimed that while Dan has admitted to past wrongdoing, he has since turned over a new leaf. They emphasised that his family means everything to him and that the father-of-three is struggling with the strain of the current circumstances.
History of Infidelity Allegations
The couple's relationship has been marred by numerous infidelity allegations against Dan. In 2018, he was accused of having a fling with Love Island: All Stars winner Gabby Allen after they were pictured together on a yacht in Marbella. Gabby's then-boyfriend, Marcel Somerville, also accused her of cheating with Dan, though she denied the claims.
Further reports suggested Dan sent flirty messages to Gabby, his former Celebrity Big Brother co-star, months after both had denied any illicit tryst. Six months later, Dan was seen kissing fellow Love Island alum Alexandra Cane on a night out in London.
Additional Accusations and Confessions
During Jacqueline's stint on I'm A Celebrity in 2019, fellow campmate Myles Stephenson told her he believed Dan had cheated with Gabby. Dan was also accused of sleeping with a mystery woman months after his wedding and partaking in a threesome with model Chloe Ayling and US reality TV star Natalie Nunn, allegations he denied.
In 2020, Dan finally confessed to making mistakes and admitted to doing things he should not have done. He even stated that if Jacqueline had behaved similarly, he would have walked out on their relationship.
Attempts at Reconciliation
Despite the challenges, Jacqueline publicly supported her husband over the years, and the couple attempted to rebuild their relationship. When she reprised her role as Lauren Branning and returned full-time to EastEnders in 2023, the family dynamic shifted, with Dan taking on more day-to-day responsibilities at home and with childcare.
Alongside their daughters Ella and Mia, Dan also continued to co-parent his son Teddy, 12, from his previous relationship with Megan Tomlin. The couple had split when Megan was pregnant, and Dan was already seeing Jacqueline by the time Teddy was born in December 2013.
Relationship Timeline
Dan proposed during a romantic getaway to Greece in 2015, and they welcomed their first daughter together, Ella, that same year. The couple tied the knot at Cheshire Manor House in June 2017, with their second daughter, Mia, arriving a year later.
However, the pair split eight months into Jacqueline's second pregnancy after enduring a string of heated rows. The Daily Mail exclusively revealed at the time that Jacqueline had contacted a mystery woman to quiz her over an alleged night of passion with Dan.
Alleged One-Night Stand
The woman claimed to have had a one-night stand with Dan after meeting by chance in an Essex bar. She alleged Dan told her he was on a break from Jacqueline and that things were not working out. Upon learning Dan was still with Jacqueline, the woman felt consumed by guilt and decided to share her story after being contacted by the actress.
Jacqueline later confirmed Dan would still be present at the birth, explaining in an interview on Loose Women that while home issues were public, not all reported reasons were true. She maintained a positive public facade despite the underlying marital difficulties.
