TOWIE’s Dan Osborne: his kids, Jacqueline Jossa relationship and what he’s doing now

He was axed from TOWIE in 2015

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by Closer staff |
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We've had a look at what TOWIE's Dan Osborne is doing now because can you believe it's almost been 10 years since he left the show?

When you think of TOWIE, the OG cast members might spring to mind including Mark Wright, Sam Faiers and newly confirmed returnee Lauren Goodger.

Or you might think of the stars from TOWIE's heyday - we're thinking Megan McKenna, Kate Wright and yes, you guessed it Dan.

Dan was only on the show for two years but he's managed to stay in the limelight over the years (more on that in a sec), so here's a quick reminder on who he is and why he's been in the headlines...

Who is Dan Osborne?

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diags, tom, lewis, arg and dan in Marbella back in 2014 ©Getty Images: William Parker/GC Images

Dan is a reality star who found fame following his stint on TOWIE. He's also well known after appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 alongside Ryan Thomas, Gabby Allen and Roxanne Pallett.

When was Dan Osborne on TOWIE?

Dan first joined TOWIE during series eight in 2013 and he left after series 14.

What happened when Dan Osborne was on TOWIE?

Despite being in seven series of TOWIE, Dan was only on the show for two years.

He left in 2015 but that was more than enough time for him to cause drama. He was involved in a love triangle with Jasmine Walia and Georgia Kousoulou after he gave them both personal training sessions. He was also rumoured to have sent Georgia an X-rated photo...

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dan alongside georgia, danielle and locke together ©Getty Images: Mark Robert Milan/GC Images

Dan also dated Lucy Mecklenburgh after she split from Mario Falcone and things seemed to be going well too, however they split after it came to light that Dan was expecting a child with his ex-girlfriend.

When did Dan Osborne quit TOWIE?

Well, Dan didn't quit TOWIE he was actually axed from the show.

Dan was suspended from TOWIE after a series of recordings surfaced of him allegedly verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin.

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dan was axed from towie ©Getty Images: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

He was later dropped from the show with a spokesperson saying, "Dan was suspended during the last series of Towie, and Lime Pictures and ITV have since decided he will not be returning to the show.

“We wish him luck in the future.”

When did Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa start dating?

Dan and EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa started dating in 2013 - while he was still on TOWIE. He even declared his love for Jacqueline telling James Argent, Tom Pearce and Elliot Wright, "I would say I’m in love. I’m happier than I’ve ever been."

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jacqueline and dan out and about together in 2014 ©Getty Images: Ada/GC Images

Fast forward to August 2014 and Jacqueline and Dan announced they were expecting their first child together.

A few months after welcoming their daughter Ella, they got engaged and in June 2017 they tied the knot.

Did Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa split?

In May 2018, Jacqueline and Dan split briefly following claims that he cheated with Love Island 2017's Gabby - they both denied the reports.

They then welcomed their second daughter Mia into the world and reunited. However the following year more claims surfaced that Dan kissed Love Island 2018's Alexandra Caneand it was reported that he had a threesome with Celebrity Big Brother stars Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling - which he denied.

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dan and jacqueline together ©Getty Images: Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

In December 2019, Dan made a public apology to Jacqueline saying, "So after weeks, months, years of constant articles and rumours, some true, some very untrue. I want to publicly say, I know I have made mistakes. We all do as humans, but I’ve made some that almost cost me my family...

"I have seriously learnt from these massively, so I want to publicly apologise to my beautiful wife and family for the mistakes I’ve made. I will spend the rest of my life being the best husband and dad I can be," he said on Twitter.

Does Dan Osborne have children?

He sure does.

Dan is a dad to Teddy from his previous relationship and he's also dad to Ella and Mia from his relationship with Jacqueline.

Is Dan Osborne returning to TOWIE?

Never say never.

Although following the TOWIE reunion show, he hit back at claims that he'd been banned from returning.

On Instagram he said, "I've not been on the show for five or six years and I can genuinely say, hand on heart, I've not one single time wanted to go back on that show.

"Not once. Never have I wanted to, asked to go back or even thought about going back on the show. That's not me being disrespectful."

However Jacqueline has admitted that TOWIE bosses have approached them and when Bobby Norris if she would go on the show she said, "I don't know, I don't know."

Hmm.

How old is Dan Osborne?

Dan was born on 27 June 1991 which makes him 32 years old.

What is Dan Osborne doing now?

After appearing on TOWIE and CBB, Dan seems to have left his reality TV days behind him.

According to his Instagram bio he's now the owner of competition company Prize Paradise and he own a tattoo parlour.

What is Dan Osborne's Instagram?

Want to keep up with Dan's life? His Instagram is @danosborneofficial.

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