What a difference a year makes – especially for I’m A Celeb!star Jacqueline Jossa. Last week, the mum of two told fans she was feeling “really happy and lucky” as she shared a sexy snap to promote her latest business venture.
Wearing a white blazer with just a bikini underneath, a glamorous-looking Jacqueline oozed confidence as she posed for the camera. Fans couldn’t help but pay attention, with one male fan describing the 27-year-old as a “Yum Mum”. Another gushed, “Beautiful, hot, sexy, fit,” while a third wrote, “Hot lady.” Meanwhile, women also lavished compliments on Jac, with one echoing, “Wow, beautiful, Dan should be so lucky.”
Jacqueline’s latest post is just one of many sexy snaps posted to her 2.9million followers over recent weeks. The former EastEnders actress has been proudly showing off her size 12 figure in a range of bikinis from her own collection, as well as modelling figure-hugging gym wear as she continues on her health kick.
And it seems the star – who is mum to daughters Ella, five, and Mia, two – is certainly in a great place. As she continued to promote her new make-up collection and fake tan range last week, Jacqueline told fans she was “so happy and content” – and admitted, “If I was to look back at two years [ago].. I felt a little bit lost in myself.”
And her marriage appears to be on the up, too. Just last week, she posted a loved-up selfie in which she cuddled up to husband Dan Osborne, 29, with the caption, “You”. Just like her fans, Dan has been quick to compliment her on her sizzling photos. Not only does he “like” the majority of her pictures, the former TOWIE star reposted some of her stunning snaps to his 1.1m followers, describing Jacqueline as his “beautiful wife”.
Closer’s psychological therapist, Emma Kenny, tells us she isn’t surprised that Jacqueline’s new-found confidence – plus the attention she’s received from male fans – seems to be having a positive impact on her relationship.
She explains, “When you’re feeling confident, you not only become more attractive, you also gain power. Jacqueline isn’t apologising for her life, her body, or her career. She’s owning it and exuding positivity and the power she has in her life now.
“Dan sees Jacqueline every day as a mother. But seeing her looking sultry and gorgeous – that’s something he’s going to look at ten times a day on his phone.
“She’s enjoying flirting with him, but also letting him know other men are flirting with her. It will add a bit of spice to their marriage.”
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It’s a marked change for Jacqueline, who has been through challenging times over the last few years. In 2015, she opened up about her body hang-ups and told Closer she’d “never really been confident” with her body.
To make matters worse, her marriage has been fraught with rumours of Dan cheating – with the stress clearly taking its toll on the star as, last year, he revealed she was having therapy as they fought to get their marriage back on track.
EastEnders: Jack Branning confronts Denise Fox over 'AFFAIR'
EastEnders spoilers: Denise Fox 'affair'? slider
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The week begins with Isaac Baptiste reeling following his meeting with the school about the drugs. It's not long before an altercation with Phil begins but when Denise overhears what's happening she jumps in to defend Isaac by pointing out Phil's history.
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When Sheree Trueman hears what's happened she thanks Denise for defending Isaac. She then mentions Chantelle's death and it hits a chord with Denise…
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Later, Jack goes to the salon to pick Denise up but she's nowhere to be found… He starts becoming suspicious of her whereabouts.
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Later when Isaac bumps into Jack and Amy Mitchell he blames them for causing his suspension. Jack then threatens Isaac, leaving Amy worried about her dad's behaviour and if he'll lose his job.
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At the end of the week Jack arrives home and confronts Denise over her odd behaviour – and asks if she's having an affair.
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Meanwhile Ian is determined to land a catering contract so he decides to host his business meeting at home, hoping to impress Sharmaine from the council.
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However when Bobby arrives to help his dad, Sharmaine discovers that he is the person who has been in touch about setting up a "Lucy Beale Foundation".
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Ian (not wanting to miss an opportunity) capitalises on Bobby's idea but things take a turn when Max storms in… He accuses Ian of stealing his business and life savings.
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Max then threatens Ian - he wants his money back with interest or he will destroy him.
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The following day, Max tells Bobby he wants to help out with the 'Lucy Beale Foundation' and that he has called the Gazette to spread the word. When Ian catches wind he warns Max to stop playing games with the Beale family.
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Max denies he's doing that but he will if he doesn't get his money…
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Ian's week take another turn when he bumps into Kathy Beale who has a go at him for missing the appointment with the solicitor about their wills – but while signing things Ian gets a shock.
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He then takes matters into his own hands and tells Max that he doesn't have his money but will in a couple of weeks.
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Over at the Vic, Kheerat Panesar tries to explain himself to Karen – but how will she react?Later, Karen and Mitch search through old family photos for Chantelle's funeral and it's not long before they're both in tears.
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As emotions run high, they lean in to kiss – just as Gray Atkins arrives.
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At the end of the week, Gray tells Mitch that he's made his life hell – trying to turn Chantelle against him and brands him a terrible father. Mitch then breaks down in tears when he realises Gray is telling the truth.
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Frankie looks after Ollie Carter at the Prince Albert but when Mick arrives he's shocked to find her taking photos of him. He later discovers that she has lots of photos of Ollie and the family.
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He then tells Frankie she should delete them as Linda Carter would worry about privacy.
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Frankie – wanting a full-time job at the Prince Albert – decides to host a Drag Bingo to impress Kathy. When Tina asks Mick to work behind the bar, it's clear he's suspicious towards Frankie. Especially when she starts to ask him questions about his family.
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At the Drag Bingo, Mick worries about Linda being around so much alcohol and makes her a mocktail.
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Sick of her husband constantly watching, Linda has a moment of weakness and takes a sip of an alcohol – however she's horrified at what she's done especially when it dawns on her that Max Branning saw her.
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She later opens up to him about her struggles…
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Elsewhere when Tina and Frankie go to get more booze for the event, there's a moment between them and Tina leans in for a kiss.
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Rainie and Stuart prepare for their wedding and while the groom is excited about their big day, the bridge is very much stressed over a mix up with her dress.
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At the ceremony, Stuart patiently waits for his bride in the hearse but an electrical fault locks him in with no escape – will they make it down the aisle?
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Callum looks through some paperwork but when Danny Hardcastle turns up he accuses him of stitching him up for the warehouse job.
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It's not long before Phil arrives and Danny immediately tells him that he caught Callum looking through his paperwork and accuses him of being a grass.
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Meanwhile Ben is angry with Callum about being late to the wedding and assumes it was to do with his dad leading to more tension.
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At the end of the week, Callum struggles after the fatal car accident and has been set up with a support officer.
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Jags Panesar is having an existential crisis about his job as a rent collector but Habiba tells him to stand up for what he believes or they have no future.
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Later, Suki is furious about Jags' leniency and forces her son to go back but when he refuses, Suki shows her true colours.
But Jacqueline’s winning stint on I’m A Celeb! last December proved a game-changer for Jacqueline.
Speaking to Ant and Dec, she tearfully revealed, “I went in as one person, I feel like I have come out as a different person. I’ve grown in confidence and found who I am as a person.”
Since then, lucrative job opportunities have come in thick and fast off the back of her jungle success. She now boasts a whopping 2.9million followers, thanks to her straight-talking nature and stance on being “real” when it comes to talking about her body. She’s also been on a health kick, exercising “for the mind” rather than losing weight.
And her marriage seems to be happier, too. Dan recently admitted he’s “made mistakes” and takes “full responsibility for being crap” – insisting that Jacqueline has now “forgiven” him for his betrayals. And in August, he spoke about how much he’d missed his wife and family during a trip to Turkey with his mum. Referring to his return home, he said, “Sunday needs to hurry up” alongside a love heart emoji.
Emma believes the recent positive change in Jacqueline has made Dan “value” her more than ever. She adds that the fact other people – particularly men – are noticing her will only add to her “power”, as well as putting Dan “in his place”.
She explains, “Dan’s going to know Jacqueline is beautiful, powerful and attractive, which will make him value her more than he probably did already. He’s going to be put in his place to some degree.
“The fact he is ‘liking’ her pictures on social media is a direct message to her. It says, ‘I’m noticing you, I’m seeing you, I’m validating you’. That’s a powerful thing to have.”
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