Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Dan Osborne with news that he has officially been dropped from the Celebrity Dad of the Year competition.
The reality star- who became a father for the second time earlier this year with girlfriend Jacqueline Jossa- has been left out of the running following a leaked audio tape where he appears to threaten ex partner Megan Tomlin.
Megan is mother to Dan’s eldest child, 1-year-old son Teddy.
Dan’s nomination was blasted by charity women’s aid in the lead up to his exclusion.
Women’s Aid director Hilary Fisher told The Sun: “We question the responsibility of nominating anyone for this award who may have been involved in a domestic abuse incident.
“Being abusive towards women – be that physically, emotionally, or verbally – are not qualities that make a good father.
“Furthermore, as a celebrity, there is a strong possibility of being viewed as a role-model by some young people.
“It is deeply irresponsible to send the message out that being abusive towards women has no bearing on you as a father.
“Domestic violence in any form has profound and long-lasting effects on children. In one year, 750,000 children witness domestic violence. It is an extremely serious issue.”
Dan, 25, was also dropped from reality show The Only Way Is Essex earlier this year following the release of the tapes.