Dan Osborne has made a sweet declaration for Jacqueline Jossa after announcing the end of their eight-year marriage.
The EastEnders actress, 32, and her former Towie star husband, 33, announced earlier this month that their relationship was over, after claims the pair were living separately.
Jacqueline, who shares daughters Ella, 10, and Mia, six, with Dan, received high praise from him this weekend as he posted a tribute on Mother’s Day.
Taking to his Instagram Story, the ex-Celebrity Big Brother housemate tagged her alongside a photo of her with their daughters.
‘Our girls are lucky to have you as their mummy’, he penned.
The snap showed Jacqueline sitting in their shared kitchen surrounded by various gifts, including a huge bouquet of flowers, a Gucci box, and chocolates.
Dan’s post comes after Jacqueline was pictured spending a ‘secret night’ at his new home, with reports claiming that the pair have an ‘open-door policy’ as they navigate the separation.
A source told The Sun: ‘Jacqueline and Dan still really care about each other and have a lot of history. They’ve been spending a lot of time together as they navigate co-parenting and looking after their kids.
‘Even though they have separate homes, they’ve got an open-door policy. They’ve been getting on really well and carrying on family life like normal.
‘There is no one else involved, and they’re working together as a team for the sake of their kids. They’ll be seen together a lot as they navigate the situation.’
The former couple have been forced to quash breakup rumours on numerous occasions over recent years, including on several occasions when he was accused of cheating.
However, after reports that their marriage was on the rocks, it was confirmed that Dan and Jacqueline were parting ways.
A statement confirmed: ‘Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye.’
It added: ‘They kindly ask for respect and privacy as they navigate this together.
‘Their children remain their top priority, surrounded by love and care from both parents—something that will never change.
‘Above all, Jacqueline and Dan have each other’s and their children’s best interests at heart. There will be no further comment.’
Dan, who was reportedly already moved out of their family home, headed to West Sussex to play in Sellebrity Soccer at Bognor Regis Town FC, where he was named man of the match.
It was later claimed by MailOnline that the pair split after he bought a house in Essex last year, which, according to a source, left her feeling ‘betrayed’ as it had ‘reignited old trust issues’.
Dan has previously spoken out on their past scandals, after it was alleged that he was unfaithful during their marriage.
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He candidly told The Sun: ‘I’ve made mistakes, yeah. I’ve done things I shouldn’t have done. Me and Jac have spoken about that, and she has forgiven me.
‘I know in the past I’ve denied things when they’re not true, then when something has been true, I probably just kept my mouth shut. I was a different person.
‘I take full responsibility for being c**p.’
Metro has contacted representatives for Jacqueline and Dan for further comment.
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