Jacqueline Jossa thanked her supporters on Wednesday evening as she continued to stress that her abrupt departure from the family home she shares with husband Dan Osborne relates to a simple desire for ‘time and space.’
The soap star’s three-year marriage to former TOWIE star Dan, 28, has been called into question amid claims of increasing domestic tension during the coronavirus lockdown, resulting in Jacqueline, 27, relocating to a separate property in Kent.
But she insisted her decision to move away from her husband in the midst of a global pandemic bore no reflection on the state of their relationship as she took to Instagram with a lengthy post, shortly before enjoying a day out with Dan and their two children.
Credit where credit is due: Jacqueline Jossa thanked her supporters on Wednesday as she continued to stress that her departure from the home she shares with husband Dan Osborne relates to a simple desire for ‘time and space’
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: ‘Morning all. This is a message for all of the amazing supporters who always show me so much love. I’ve been honest about my situation at the moment, and yes I’ve been staying at another house – a house my parents will eventually be moving into.
‘I had really been struggling (haven’t we all?) lately and as I said the other day, I’ve just needed some time and breathing space.’
She added: ‘I’m going to enjoy the sunshine with my kids. Thanks to everyone who always stands by us, and to all the hard working parents trying to get through this crazy time – and for those who just don’t get it, just Be Kind. I will not be commenting any further.’
On shaky ground: The soap star’s three-year marriage to former TOWIE star Dan, 28, has been called into question amid claims of increasing domestic tension during the coronavirus lockdown
The message was promptly reposted by Dan, who remains at the family home he formerly shared with Jacqueline and their daughters, Ella, five and Mia, 23-months.
Rumours have been swirling over what prompted Jacqueline to move out, with The Sun reporting that he had been caught messaging other women. However, a source claimed this wasn’t the case.
It had also been claimed that Jacqueline had moved out without telling Dan, but a spokesperson for the actress told MailOnline: ‘Any suggestion of a secret move out or similar is completely and utterly untrue.’
United front: Jacqueline reflected on her decision to move to another property shortly before enjoying a day out with Dan, their two children and their two pet dogs
It’s thought both the kids have moved out with Jacqueline while Dan has been spending time with son Teddy, his child from a former relationship.
The couple’s relationship has been plagued with cheating allegations and tensions between the pair have reportedly been taking their toll.
But Jacqueline recently took to Instagram to clear up the rumours, stating: ‘I need some time. There is no split. No divorce. We are working together not against each other.’
Old times: The couple are parents to daughters, Ella, five and Mia, 23-months, while Dan is also a father to son Teddy, his child from a former relationship
She made the statement after a source told The Sun: ‘Jac and Dan have had their problems but lockdown magnifies everything. She needs breathing space.
‘Jac and Dan have had their fair share of problems for the past couple of years but obviously lockdown magnifies everything. There’s still a lot of love there but quite simply, Jacqueline needs some breathing space.’
The publication reported that Jacqueline has found it quite distressing dealing with speculation regarding the state of their marriage.
It has been suggested that Jacqueline and Dan will ‘reassess’ their relationship once the lockdown period is over and normality resumes.
They also believed it was unhealthy for the children to see them arguing while all holed up in their £1 million home together.
Jacqueline and Dan married on 24 June 2017 at Cheshire Manor House with many of her EastEnders co-stars in attendance.
Space: Earlier this week, Jacqueline revealed she would be taking a break from social media, as she told her followers she needed to ‘take some time’
The couple met and started dating in 2013, and got engaged two years later four months of the birth of their first child.
Earlier this week, Jacqueline revealed she would be taking a break from social media, as she told her followers she needed to ‘take some time.’
The couple were thought to be giving their romance a fresh start after Dan apologised for doing things he wasn’t proud of in the relationship.
Dan lamented his past behaviour, which he did not specify, in a candid post reflecting on the last decade and seemingly referencing his recent cheating scandal.
He was rocked by cheating claims after it was alleged he engaged in a threesome with his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling last year, which he strongly denied.