Jacqueline Jossa looked downcast as she returned to work at EastEnders on Wednesday amid her shock split from husband Dan Osborne. 

The actress, 32, and the reality TV personality, 33, have called it quits after eight years of marriage and are already living separately. 

And the mother-of-two failed to muster up a smile as she shared a selfie in her new EastEnders branded North Face jacket on her Instagram Story on Wednesday.

The star, who returned to Albert Square last year, went makeup free as she returned to the soap just days after the real reason for her and Dan’s split was revealed. 

The pair have officially gone their separate ways after the former TOWIE star purchased a property without his wife’s knowledge. 

Jacqueline was left in shock after discovering her husband had bought a house in EsSєx last year, which put more pressure on their strained relationship.

Jacqueline Jossa looked downcast as she returned to work at EastEnders on Wednesday amid her shock split from husband Dan Osborne

The actress, 32, and the reality TV personality, 33, have called it quits after eight years of marriage and are already living separately

Sources close to soap star Jacqueline, who shares daughters Ella, ten, and Mia, six, with the reality star, say she felt ‘betrayed’ and it had ‘reignited old trust issues’.

The couple struggled to make their marriage work following weeks of heated rows.

Jacqueline, who was pictured for the first time on Monday without her wedding ring, was the sole owner of the couple’s ‘dream’ £2million six-bedroom home, which was put on the market in June and sold earlier this month for a six-figure sum.

A source told MailOnline that Dan, who’s also a father to son Teddy, 11, with ex-partner Megan Tomlin, wanted to ‘protect’ himself and invest in somewhere to live for his own security as his relationship with Jacqueline gradually declined.

An insider revealed: ‘Dan bought a house last year without telling Jacqueline until the final stages.

‘He put the wheels in motion because he believed their relationship was coming to an end and with Jacqueline owning their marital home, he needed to look after his future.

‘It caused a blazing row between them and the trust, which was already fragmented, really suffered.’

It was confirmed on Sunday that the couple had separated following almost eight years of marriage and over 10 years together, with Dan already spotted without his wedding ring. 

Dan and Jacqueline’s split after the former TOWIE star purchased a property without his wife’s knowledge, MailOnline revealed 

The couple, whose separation was confirmed on Sunday, share daughters Ella and Mia together while Dan is also a father to son Teddy from a previous relationship

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The Sun on Sunday revealed Dan had packed his bags and moved out with the couple uncertain about their future.

An official statement said: ‘Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye. 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.’

MailOnline has contacted Jacqueline and Dan’s representatives for comment. 

MailOnline exclusively revealed in July how Jacqueline had put her EsSєx mansion up for sale after spending years renovating the property, which she documented on Instagram.  

Jacqueline previously described the abode as the couple’s ‘forever home’, sharing the moment she collected the keys with her followers.  

The former I’m A Celeb winner, who returned to EastEnders as Lauren Branning in 2023, proudly shared videos on her profile where she took her fans on a tour of the property, showing off a bar area with light-up ‘The Osborne’s’ sign.

Jacqueline married ex-TOWIE star Dan in June 2017 and last paid tribute to her husband online in July, which coincided with their wedding anniversary and his birthday.

She wrote: ‘Just realised I haven’t even posted on the grid about Daniel’s birthday or our anniversary and I just wanted to do a little appreciation post for my bestest friend in the world. Over 10 years and seven of them married. Love you more than ever. Crazy little world isn’t it.’ 

The couple have faced their difficulties over the years, with their marriage plagued by cheating allegations against Dan.