Dan Osborne has shared a heartbreaking post revealing he does not want to return to the UK, where he will face 'reality' following his split from his wife, EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa. The former The Only Way Is Essex star has been spending time abroad after the breakdown of his marriage.
Emotional Social Media Post
As Dan prepares to head back to the colder British shores, he expressed his reluctance to face his new reality. Just two months ago, it emerged that the once golden couple had decided to call it a day, nine years after they tied the knot. Over the years, their marriage had been plagued by splits, with Jacqueline and Dan separating last year before rekindling their romance.
Making the most of his final days abroad, Dan took to Instagram to share a video of himself playing football with a pal, wearing only a pair of shorts. He captioned the post: "I can't tell you how much I don't want to go back to reality." Another image showed Dan relaxing on the beach, watching a stunning golden sunset.
Football Aspirations
The football fan joked about eyeing a stint at Inter Miami, sharing a snap of himself doing keepy-ups with the caption: "Any open trials going on at Inter Miami?" accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Marriage Breakdown
While Jacqueline and Dan had always worked things out in the past, sources claim that Jacqueline, 33, knew the marriage was over after the pair had lived separate lives. "Everyone knows they've had their troubles, but after spending some time apart this year, they've decided to make the split permanent," a source said. The source added to The Sun: "Their two daughters are their main priority."
Dan is believed to have been living in the house he bought while separated from Jacqueline last year. The source revealed that the couple had been living their lives separately over the last few months. "There's only so many times she can put herself through living in limbo and taking him back," they added.
Social Media Activity
Despite their split, Jacqueline shared a montage of family images on social media last month, weeks after the breakdown of her marriage came to light. The collection included several snaps of their children, Ella, 11, and seven-year-old Mia, as well as photos of Dan, including one of him kissing his estranged wife on the cheek. She captioned the upload: "Happy to be back at work after half term," with a love heart emoji, and played Ed Sheeran's song Photograph over the post.
