Jacqueline Jossa has been rallied around by her family following her split from husband Dan Osborne.
The EastEnders actress announced her split from the TOWIE star last night following months of speculation their romance was on the rocks. Earlier this year, the pair were said to be "shocked" by rumours about their relationship and they denied they had split up. However, the rumours have now come true as the pair confirmed their split on Saturday night.
"Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye," a statement said. It added: "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."
Just hours after their announcement, took part in a charity football match at Bognor Regis Town FC. Dan received a boost as he ended up winning man of the match and smiled for the cameras with his prize. However, in a telling move, his wedding ring was no longer on his finger.
Jacqueline, meanwhile, spent time with their children Ella and Mia as she focused her efforts on her family. She headed on a pottery painting session with her daughters and family as she beamed in the snaps shared on Instagram. Jacqueline appeared happy and relaxed, while her wedding ring was also nowhere to be seen.
On the same day, Dan shared a snap on his Instagram from the football event as he wrote: "Scored 5 today and got man of the match...Thanks to everyone that came out in Bognor Regis raising money for a great charity." Just hours before the news emerged, Jacqueline looked utterly heartbroken as she took to social media.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, the mum of two, posted an array of snaps look glum. Captioning the pictures 'Saturday', the actress wore a black and white stripped short sleeve top paired with light blue jeans. While she had a face of makeup, her expression was far from happy.
A source close to the couple said: "Jacqueline and Dan are on a break and are spending time apart from each other. It’s not been easy for them lately and they have made this difficult decision." They added that neither Jac nor Dan know what will happen in the future but their break was "needed."
The source claimed to The Sun that the pair are "amicable" as they work through their differences. They also went on to confirm that there was nothing else surrounding their decision, other than their own relationship. "Jac and Dan have been rocked by their fair share of scandals but this situation could not be further from that," the source said.
Jacqueline's family have also proved their stance as the Eastenders star's mum Selina unfollowed Dan on Instagram, who she had once appeared on friendly terms with. Meanwhile, Jacqueline's sister Katrina is still following the star on social media. Jacqueline, 32, and her TOWIE husband, 33, since 2013 and married in 2017, the pair share two young daughters, Ella, 10, and Mia, 7.
Last year, Dan was excluded from Jacqueline's social media snaps as the family celebrated Easter and she had also ditched her wedding ring. But speculation was debunked by sources who stated that the couple were "happier than ever" and he was simply "busy" over the religious holiday.
