During their three-year marriage, Jacqueline Jossa has endured numerous rumours that her husband Dan Osborne has cheated on her.
And last week, he finally confessed that there was truth to some of the reports.
After vehemently denying claims of infidelity, Dan, 29, admitted in an interview he’s done things he “shouldn’t have” – but insisted his wife knows and has forgiven him.
While he didn’t pinpoint which betrayals were true – as he’s been linked to several women – Dan said, “I’ve made mistakes, yeah… Me and Jac have spoken about that and she has forgiven me. I was a different person. I take full responsibility for being crap.”
Who has Dan Osborne been accused of cheating on Jacqueline Jossa with?
Dan Osborne's alleged other women
1 of 4Teddy Edwardes
Dan was accused of swapping x-rated messages and pictures with model Teddy Edwardes in 2015, however he denied sending naked snaps and claimed that his tattoos had been edited onto the images.
2 of 4Gabby Allen
Reports claimed Dan had cheated on Jacqueline with Love Island star Gabby when they were pictured looking close on a yacht in Marbella, although both parties denied any wrongdoing. Dan and Gabby later lived in the Celebrity Big Brother house together and Jacqueline admitted "it wasn't nice to watch" even though she knew they were just friends. It was later reported that Gabby's ex Myles Stephenson confirmed the rumours to Jac when they both appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
3 of 4Alexandra Cane
Onlookers claimed Dan kissed Alexandra on a night out in Manchester. "Dan was all over Alexandra. At one point he grabbed her and kissed her," one eyewitness told The Sun.But the former TOWIE star denied the claims and insisted he was just friends with the Love Island star.
4 of 4Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling
Dan's CBB housemate Chloe Ayling alleged he'd had a threesome with her and their co-star Natalie Nunn following a boozy night out and although he denied her claims, Natalie later insisted Chloe was telling the truth."I had sex with Dan in my hotel room. Chloe's story was true. I was drunk and it was a huge mistake but it happened," she told The Sun.
Although Jacqueline, 27, caused rumours of further conflict in May by moving out of their marital home and into her parents’ empty house, Dan said they will renew their wedding vows and are considering trying for a third baby.
He said, “We would like one [more baby], I guess. Jac looks amazing pregnant and it would be nice adding to the family.”
Just days after Dan’s public admission, they were pictured looking loved-up during a visit to the park with their two daughters – Ella, five, and Mia, two – while the ex-EastEnders actress told her Instagram followers they hope to create a reality show as a family.
His confession sparked fury among Jac’s fans, with some urging her to leave him, but relationship expert Jo Barnett says Jac can find joy in him admitting his wrongs, as it may be a turning point in their marriage and bring them closer.
Jo says, “It’s good that Dan has acknowledged his mistakes, as it means he accepts his actions were wrong and won’t do it again. It’s possible he’s done it now as he is determined to draw a line under the bad times so they can move forward and grow stronger as a couple. It is definitely possible to rebuild a relationship after infidelity, but only if both people really want to commit to each other and if the guilty party doesn’t cheat again, which Dan’s apology seems to signal.
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“Moving forward takes time – things like being open with his communication and whereabouts and leaving his mobile phone lying around, to prove he has nothing to hide, will slowly build up trust. Actions speak louder than words – never cheating again and not giving her any more grounds to feel he is untrustworthy is crucial.”
Their three-year marriage has been plagued by negative headlines. The former TOWIE star was accused of having a fling with Gabby Allen while Jac was eight months pregnant in May 2018, which they both denied. In the same year, the couple had to deny reports that Jacqueline messaged a woman on Twitter to ask if she’d slept with Dan. In March 2019, Dan was accused of “grinding” with Love Island’s Alexandra Crane at a Manchester bar – a report they both refuted.
Furthermore, Jacqueline’s time onI’m A Celeb! in December – which she won – was overshadowed by Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling’s claims they’d enjoyed a threesome with Dan on a night out in 2018, after starring onCBB together.
Check out: 31 of Celebrity Big Brother's most outrageous moments
Celebrity Big Brother's most outrageous moments SLIDER
1 of 31Roxanne Pallett accused Ryan Thomas of punching her
When Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas were playing fighting no one was quite prepared when the Emmerdale actress claimed that he punched her hard in the ribs. She was quick to tell the rest of the housemates, ask Big Brother why Ryan wasn't removed from the house and branded him 'a liar', 'manipulative' and 'calculating'. During an eviction the CBB crowd were chanting for Roxanne to leave and shortly after she quit the show.That didn't stop the nation from being furious and Ofcom received over 11,000 complaints. She's since apologised for her actions but Ryan's brother Adam has slammed her apology and so has the Corrie star's girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh.
2 of 31Kim Woodburn's explosive row
Security entered the house in 2017 to escort Kim Woodburn out, following an explosive row with her housemates.
3 of 31Christopher Biggins' shocking removal
In 2016, Christopher Biggins was removed from the house after making shocking homophobic and anti-Semitic comments.
4 of 31Stephen Bear and Chloe Khan's bathroom saga
In 2016, Stephen told Chloe he wanted to "f**k her in the bathroom" while the pair got intimate after locking themselves in the bathroom... the noises were unbearable!
5 of 31Stephen Bear's love affair
In 2016, Stephen Bear's girlfriend entered the house to confront him after he cheated with housemate Chloe Khan.
6 of 31Gemma Collins' controversial decision
In 2016, Gemma Collins chose to have a professional blow dry at the expense of her fellow housemates losing out on hot water and the use of hair appliances for the day.
7 of 31Megan McKenna's meltdown
In 2016, Megan McKenna's drunken meltdown got her removed from the house by security.
8 of 31Stephanie and Jeremy's romance
In 2016, Stephanie Davis publicly cheated with Jeremy McConnell, while her boyfriend tuned in to watch every night... awkward.
9 of 31'David's Dead' confusion
In 2016, Tiffany Pollard was hysterical after mishearing Angie Bowie's news that her husband David Bowie had died, and mistaking him for her fellow housemate David Gest.
10 of 31Stephanie Davis' knickers humiliation
In 2016, John Partridge, Christopher Maloney and Darren Day came across Stephanie's dirty underwear and publicly mocked her stains, referring to them as "pigeon s--t".
11 of 31Winston McKenzie's homophobic slur
In 2016, housemates were left stunned as Winston McKenzie's homophobic views were exposed in a task, as he compared gay adoption to "child abuse".
12 of 31Lewis Bloor and Marnie Simpson's shower scene
In 2016, Marnie Simpson and Lewis Bloor enjoyed a naked romp in the showers... Nice.
13 of 31Perez Hilton's sexual threats
Perez Hilton repeatedly tells Calum Best he'd "shove his huge dk up your ae" during a heated row in 2015.
14 of 31Perez Hilton harassing Katie Hopkins
During their daily bust-ups in 2015, Perez Hilton tried to lick Katie Hopkins whilst singing "lick it good, suck this d**k just like you should"... charming.
15 of 31Alicia Douvall banana-gate
In 2015, Alicia Douvall was left in tears after housemates caught her stealing bananas and hiding them under her bed... there's worse sins!
16 of 31Ken Morley's racist slur
Ken Morley was removed from the house in 2015 for using the 'n-word' in a heated discussion with Alexander O'Neal.
17 of 31Lee Ryan, Casey Batchelor and Jasmine Waltz's love triangle
Following her on-screen romance with Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz re-entered the house after he quickly moved on to fellow housemate Casey Bachelor in 2014.
18 of 31Leslie Jordan's row with Frenchy
In 2014, Leslie Jordan lost his cool with Frenchy after she cut up his underwear, calling her "white trash" and a "stinking French s**t!"
19 of 31Dappy's raunchy bathroom scene
Dappy 'windmilled' after jumping in the pool with Luisa in 2014.
20 of 31Spencer and Heidi Pratt's villainous antics
In 2013, Spencer and Heidi Pratt prevented housemate Claire Richards from getting a letter from her children... AND celebrated it.
21 of 31Lauren Harries falling over 24/7
Lauren Harries constantly tripped over in 2013. How?!
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22 of 31Denise Welch's drunken antics
In 2012, Karissa Shannon threatened to leave and sue the show as a drunken Denise Welch jokingly pulled down her trousers and exposed her bum.
23 of 31Frankie Cocozza and Nicola Maclean get steamy in the hot tub
Frankie Cocozza and Nicola Maclean get steamy in the hot tub in 2012.
24 of 31Julie Goodyear's banana scene
Julie Goodyear got a little too personal with a banana in 2012.
25 of 31Jedward get vajazzled
Jedward got vajazzled by Amy Childs in 2011... not something you want to see every day.
26 of 31Alex Reid's beauty regime
Alex Reid got a fake tan in the buff in 2010.
27 of 31Verne Troyer's drunken collision
Verne Troyer had a head-on collision with the Diary Room after getting a bit tipsy in 2009.
28 of 31Jade Goody vs. Shilpa Shetty
Jade vs Shilpa in 2007 led to one of the most controversial CBB moments EVER and to Jade's silent eviction from the house.
29 of 31George Galloway's cat incident
George Galloway pretended to be a pussy-cat in 2006. A nation shuddered.
30 of 31Jackie Stallone's shock arrival
Jackie Stallone's shock arrival in the house in 2003 was accompanied by the immortal line: 'Yeaaaah, Jaaaackie!'
31 of 31Vanessa Feltz tragic meltdown
In the first ever CBB in 2001 Vanessa Feltz had a meltdown and scrawled posh words all over a table.
While Jacqueline stuck by him, the mum of two has previously admitted things haven’t always been easy, once saying, “[Having kids is] challenging – it tests your relationship.” And in June, she revealed she’d been in therapy, saying, “Daniel has made mistakes and I have to heal and deal with all of this… I am having counselling.”
But as it’s only been a few months since she moved back into the marital home after admitting she needed space during lockdown, Jo believes they shouldn’t rush into their plans for another child.
She explains, “In my opinion, having a band-aid baby is not a good idea – they need to heal the marriage first. My advice would be to continue working on their relationship for at least another year – if they are more solid than ever at that stage, then think about having a baby.”
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Those closest to Jac – whose career has gone from strength to strength in recent months, with her collection withIn The Style becoming its fastest-selling celebrity collaboration ever – believe her new-found self- confidence has helped save their marriage. Earlier this month, the size 12 actress modelled bikinis from her fashion range in Ibiza and told fans she was on a fitness kick “for her mind” rather than to get skinny.
Her cousin Ciara Asherwood told Closer, after Jac’s I’m a Celeb! victory, “She has grown in confidence and she’s really happy,” while a source added, “The tables have turned since I’m A Celeb! and he has realised that he is the lucky one.”
And as Dan confessed that he wouldn’t have stayed with her had she cheated, Jo believes that means he will appreciate his wife now more than ever.
She says, “Dan knows if the shoe was on the other foot he would find it unforgivable, so he probably feels lucky that she is giving him another chance. While it’s double standards, he’s saying, ‘She’s amazing for taking me back – how lucky am I?’”
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