Jacqueline Jossa has officially called time on her turbulent nine-year marriage to Dan Osborne after a prolonged period of living separate lives, with insiders revealing the actress has “mentally checked out” of the relationship for good.
The former EastEnders star, 33, is said to have pushed for divorce after a secret trial separation that saw the couple quietly drift apart over the past year. Despite multiple attempts to salvage their marriage, including romantic getaways and milestone celebrations, sources say this time the split is “permanent.”
Jacqueline and Dan, 34, who married in 2017 after four years together, share daughters Ella, 11, and Mia, seven, while Dan is also father to son Teddy, 12, from a previous relationship. According to insiders, their children remain at the centre of every decision as the couple navigate their separation.
A source explained that while their relationship had long been strained, spending extended time apart made them realise there was no way back. Everyone knows they’ve had their troubles, but after living separately this year, they’ve decided to make it final. Their daughters are their main priority.
Behind the scenes, the cracks had been deepening for years. Their marriage had repeatedly been rocked by allegations of infidelity involving Dan, including past links to Love Island stars Gabby Allen and Alexandra Cane, as well as reports of flirty messages with Christine McGuinness.
Friends close to Jacqueline say she had reached her limit. After everything she’s been through, she’s finally had enough. She’s been living in limbo for too long and couldn’t keep going through the same cycle, a source shared.
The situation reportedly worsened when Jacqueline discovered Dan had secretly purchased a house in Essex during a previous split in early 2025 — a move that left her shocked and added further strain to their already fragile relationship. Dan is now believed to have moved into the property permanently.
Despite previous reconciliations — including a make-or-break trip to Mexico and a romantic anniversary stay in London in 2025 — tensions never truly disappeared. Heated arguments and lingering trust issues continued to resurface.
Dan himself had previously admitted to mistakes in the relationship, saying he had done things he shouldn’t have done and acknowledged he was a different person in the past. Jacqueline, however, is now said to have emotionally stepped away for the first time — a shift that reportedly left Dan shaken.
He’s realised too late that he may have pushed her too far, with insiders claiming he feared the grass might not be greener on the other side.
Meanwhile, those closest to Jacqueline are said to be relieved she has finally chosen to walk away after years of urging her to leave. They believe she deserves stability after enduring repeated heartbreak.
Representatives for both Jacqueline and Dan have yet to comment publicly, but all signs suggest their on-off relationship has now reached its final chapter — with their daughters remaining the one constant priority amid the fallout.
