Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have reportedly called it quits for good, ending their tumultuous 13-year relationship. The EastEnders actress, 33, and the former The Only Way Is Essex star, 34, who married in 2017, are said to have decided to make their separation permanent after a period of living apart.
The couple, who share two daughters, Ella, 11, and Mia, 7, have weathered a series of cheating scandals and splits since first getting together in 2013. While they have reunited after previous separations, including Dan moving out last year only to get back together within weeks, sources suggest this time the split is final.
A History of Turmoil
Jacqueline and Dan’s relationship has been under intense public scrutiny almost from the outset. Their romance began in 2013, a time when Dan’s ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin was still pregnant with their son, Teddy. This early period set a precedent for the drama that would follow.
2013: Jacqueline and Dan begin dating after meeting at an awards ceremony. Jacqueline publicly defended Dan when it emerged he was also seeing Towie co-star Ferne McCann, stating he was “single and can do what he wants.”
August 2014: The couple announces Jacqueline is pregnant with their first child.
February 2015: Their daughter Ella is born.
June 2015: Dan proposes to Jacqueline in Greece, calling her “the woman of my dreams.”
June 2017: They tie the knot at Delamere Manor in Cheshire.
January 2018: The couple reveals they are expecting their second child.
May 2018: Reports surface of a split. Dan confirms the news, stating, “I still obviously care for Jacqueline, but if we can’t make each other happy then we shouldn’t stay together. Life is too short.”
May 2018: Dan is photographed looking close to Love Island contestant Gabby Allen on a yacht in Marbella.
June 2018: Their second daughter, Mia, is born.
October 2018: Jacqueline and Dan announce they are back together, describing it as a “bad patch” and claiming they are now “stronger than ever.”
Persistent Allegations and Public Scrutiny
Despite public declarations of reconciliation, allegations of infidelity continued to plague the couple.
March 2019: Dan is accused of cheating with Love Island star Alexandra Cane. Both parties deny the claims.
November 2019: During Jacqueline’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Myles Stephenson claims Dan had a fling with his ex, Gabby Allen. Jacqueline temporarily leaves the jungle to receive a voicemail from Dan before ultimately winning the series.
December 2019: Chloe Ayling, a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother, alleges Dan had a threesome with her and US reality TV star Natalie Nunn.
March 2025: Dan reportedly moves out of the family home.
April 2025: The couple is reported to have reconciled.
March 2026: After 13 years together, the couple reportedly decides to make their split permanent.
Dan has previously spoken candidly about his past mistakes. In an interview, he admitted, “I’ve made mistakes, yeah. I’ve done things I shouldn’t have done. Me and Jac have spoken about that and she has forgiven me.” He also confessed to not always being truthful about his actions, stating, “I know in the past I’ve denied things when they’re not true, then when something has been true, I probably just kept my mouth shut. I was a different person.” He took “full responsibility for being c**p.”
Despite his own history of infidelity, Dan has also stated he would have left Jacqueline if the roles were reversed. “There have been times where if it were the other way round, I would have left,” he told The Sun. “I’ve said to her ‘I wouldn’t blame you if you left me’. I’ve said that to Jac.”
A Final Break?
Sources close to Dan told The Sun that after spending time apart this year, the couple has decided to make the split permanent. “Everyone knows they’ve had their troubles, but after spending some time apart this year, they’ve decided to make the split permanent,” the source said. They added that the couple’s two daughters remain their “main priority.”
It’s understood that Dan moved out permanently last month into a property he allegedly purchased two years ago without Jacqueline’s knowledge. This “secret” home in Essex first came to light around the time of their March split. While they attempted to work on their marriage with a family holiday to Mexico shortly after, it appears reconciliation efforts have now ceased.
A source close to Jacqueline revealed that she has “finally had enough.” They stated, “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. She has mentally checked out and Dan has panicked. He’s worried the grass isn’t greener and has had the shock of his life that he’s pushed Jac too far this time.”
A friend of the actress echoed these sentiments, saying Jacqueline has “finally seen the light” and that both she and Dan have been informing friends of the separation. This friend also noted a significant boost in Jacqueline’s confidence, stating she is “happier than she’s been in a long time.” She is reportedly focusing on her career and enjoying time with her children, with the friend adding, “Life is short – she’s determined not to waste it.”
When confirming their split a year ago, the couple issued a joint statement: “Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye. They kindly ask for respect and privacy as they navigate this together. Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents – something that will never change. Above all, Jacqueline and Dan have each other’s and their children’s best interests at heart. There will be no further comment.”
The last social media post featuring Jacqueline with Dan was around Christmas, while Dan’s last shared photo with her was in September of the previous year, suggesting a prolonged period of separation.
