Shocking truth about Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne’s split: Why HE left HER, the behaviour that made him walk… and the new ‘blazing row’ over ‘betrayal’ that led to the end, told by friend to OLIVIA KEMP

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News broke this week that Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne are officially divorcing after nine years of marriage, marking the end of what has been a difficult relationship.

However, the Daily Mail has learned the breakup actually happened months ago. It wasn’t a big fight, but a quiet realization from Dan that, despite years of effort, he couldn’t overcome the issues from his past.

Dan, who previously appeared on The Only Way Is Essex, had left the family home back in November. Sources say his relationship with EastEnders actress Jac had become unbalanced, with her dominating the situation. Despite handling most of the childcare and consistently letting Jac know his whereabouts, Dan was reportedly made to feel like he could never do anything right.

Let me tell you, from what I understand, Dan was really struggling. Apparently, while Jac was willing to maintain the appearance of a perfect family for everyone else, Dan had simply reached his limit. It sounds like he couldn’t keep up the facade any longer, and it was taking a real toll on him.

Initially, people may have thought this separation would be brief, like in the past. However, I understand that this time, that belief proved incorrect.

According to a source, Dan leaving the family home in November made it clear to his wife that he was committed to ending the marriage. She had hoped he would return, but his actions have proven they’re better off as they are now.

Those familiar with the couple’s situation say the root of their problems stemmed from a long-standing pattern: Dan had been unfaithful in the past, and Jac couldn’t get past it, ultimately leading to their separation.

According to a source, for several years after the infidelity, she was in control of the relationship. He knew he had to tell her where he was and who he was with, and fully cooperate, if they were going to stay married.

Apparently, Dan, age 34, agreed to a compromise as a way to start regaining trust. However, over time, Jac supposedly didn’t become more understanding or change her opinion.

According to a source, despite having complete control in the relationship, she hadn’t changed at all in five years, even though he consistently gave her no reason to doubt him. He felt he could never please her, despite being the primary caregiver and always being open about his whereabouts. The trust was broken, and he couldn’t repair it, no matter how much effort he put in.

People are quick to criticize him, but he’s genuinely tried his best to be a good husband and father for the last five years. However, she’s never been able to get past something he did to her a long time ago, and it continues to affect her.

The couple has certainly had a challenging marriage, particularly due to the rumors of Dan’s infidelity over the years.

In 2018, he was rumored to have had a romantic encounter with Gabby Allen, the winner of Love Island: All Stars. Photos surfaced of them looking close on a yacht in Marbella, sparking the speculation.

The reality TV personality was also alleged to have had an affair with an unidentified woman shortly after marrying Jac. He was further accused of participating in a threesome with model Chloe Ayling, 28, and US reality star Natalie Nunn, 41, but he denied these claims.

Six months later, he was seen kissing 2018 Love Islander Alexandra Cane on a London night out.

While appearing on the show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2019, EastEnders star Jac was told by fellow contestant Myles Stephenson, 34, that he thought Dan had been unfaithful with a woman from Liverpool (often called a ‘Scouse Islander’). Stephenson had previously been in a relationship with the woman in question.

After a year, Dan admitted he had made errors and acknowledged doing things he shouldn’t have.

He confessed that he would have ended the relationship if Jac, 33, had acted like him, stating, “I would have left if the roles were reversed.”

Despite everything, Jac decided to stay and support her husband. She publicly committed to rebuilding their lives together and moving forward.

When Jac returned to EastEnders in 2023 to play Lauren Branning again, things at home changed subtly. Sources say her husband, Dan, started handling more of the everyday tasks, and he seemed happy to do so.

According to a source, Jac is a working mother with a demanding schedule. For the past two years, her ex-partner, Dan, has been primarily responsible for all school-related activities, like pick-ups, drop-offs, playdates, and after-school clubs. Since they separated, the source says the children have continued to live with their mother, but spend a significant amount of time with their father.

Dan continued to raise his three children: Ella, 11, Mia, 7, and his 12-year-old son, Teddy, from a previous relationship with Megan Tomlin. He shared parenting responsibilities with Megan.

Megan and Dan separated while she was pregnant. By the time their son, Teddy, was born in December 2013, Dan was already in a relationship with Jac.

Life in a blended family can have its challenges, but according to a source, the children adore their older brother. Dan has made a real effort to ensure Teddy feels included as one of the family.

There were, too, signs that Dan had begun to prepare for an ending long before it formally arrived.

Dan secretly purchased a £1.3 million apartment last year, reportedly as a safeguard for the future. Sources say he feared his marriage to Jac was failing and she owned their £2 million family home outright.

I’m hearing that Jac, the soap star, was really hurt and felt betrayed by this purchase. It’s brought up some old feelings of distrust for her, which is completely understandable. It sounds like a really difficult situation, and it’s clear this has gone beyond just a simple transaction – it’s impacting her emotionally.

This two-story house in Southend, Essex, features a stunning open-plan living and kitchen space, as well as a luxurious bar located in a custom-built separate building.

According to a source, Dan purchased a house last year and didn’t inform Jacqueline until the deal was almost complete.

He started taking steps to protect himself financially because he felt their marriage was failing, and since Jac owned the house, he needed to secure his future.

This sparked a major argument with the trust, and their already strained relationship deteriorated further.

After a trip to Mexico that helped them work through their issues, the couple got back together. They then celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary in June 2025 with a romantic stay at a luxurious hotel in London.

Only a few months after getting back together, reports surfaced that Dan had been sending flirtatious text messages to Christine McGuinness. It appears they had become close over several years, supporting each other through difficulties in their own marriages.

I’ve been following this whole situation with Christine and Dan, and honestly, it’s been wild. After everyone started talking about how close they were, Christine, who’s 38, was really firm about the fact that nothing romantic or sexual ever happened between them. And Dan? He’s claiming the messages everyone’s seen are either completely fabricated or created using AI – which is a pretty bold claim, if you ask me!

Despite efforts to fix things – through apologies, celebrations, and trying to maintain a normal life – people close to Dan and Jac believed the relationship was doomed from the start.

When he ended the marriage in November, telling Jac it was over, it marked the final chapter for a relationship that had struggled to heal after previous difficulties.

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2026-03-26 20:35