Sources close to the couple have confirmed that Jacqueline, 33, has decided to divorce the former The Only Way Is Essex star, 34, after reaching a breaking point. “She’s mentally checked out of the relationship,” said a source. “After everything they’ve been through, she can’t keep putting herself through the same pain.”
The couple, who share two daughters, Ella, 11, and Mia, 7, had already endured several separations in the past. Dan, who also has a 12-year-old son, Teddy, from a previous relationship, has been accused multiple times of cheating, including with former Love Island contestants Gabby Allen and Alexandra Cane.
The final blow came when Dan, who had already moved out of their family home once before in March 2025, secretly purchased a house in Essex, unbeknownst to Jacqueline. Friends close to the family said the news left Jacqueline in shock, further straining the already fragile bond between the pair.
The pair’s relationship, which started in 2013 and saw them tie the knot in 2017, has never been smooth sailing. Reports of infidelity, emotional turmoil, and secretive behavior have repeatedly surfaced, culminating in their latest split.
“Jacqueline has had enough,” the source continued. “They’ve been living separate lives this year, and she’s made it clear that she’s done. Her priority now is her daughters, and she’s done trying to make it work with Dan.”
Despite the struggles, Jacqueline and Dan reportedly remain committed to co-parenting their children, putting their daughters’ wellbeing above all else. “It’s all about the kids now,” said a close friend. “Jacqueline wants to make sure they’re happy and secure, and she’s moving forward with her life.”
Dan, on the other hand, is said to be in full panic mode, worried that he’s pushed Jacqueline too far this time. After multiple attempts to reconcile, including a romantic getaway to Mexico, it seems that the final straw has been pulled.
Friends of Jacqueline are reportedly thrilled that she’s finally made the decision to end the marriage for good. “She’s been begging herself to leave for years, and now she’s done it,” one source revealed. “She deserves better than the drama and heartbreak.”
Jacqueline and Dan’s story is one of painful realizations, public betrayals, and ultimately, the need to move on for the sake of the family they’ve built. As the couple faces their next chapters, all eyes will be on how they navigate co-parenting and whether they’ll ever find peace in their own lives once again.
