Jacqueline Jossa took a veiled swipe at her reality star husband Dan Osborne as she made her debut on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday night.
The 27-year-old former EastEnders actress has been married to former The Only Way Is Essex hunk Dan, 28, since 2017, and they have two children together.
However, their romance has been strained in recent years amid persistent rumours of infidelity on the side of Dan - allegations that he has vehemently denied.
And while the relationship has been challenged by the accusations Dan cheated on her with former Love Island contestants, Jac appeared to make reference to the controversy as she made her first appearance on the long running ITV reality show over the weekend.
“This will be the first time I’ve done something just for me, people will definitely see a different side to me,” the TV star said to the cameras as she prepared to enter the jungle while boarding a helicopter.
Her comment comes after previous statements she has made ahead of her appearance on the show where she said she was keen to prove she has a backbone after she stood by her man amid the allegations of cheating.
“I think people think I am a pushover or a doormat. I also think some people pity me,” she said after it was confirmed she would be taking part in the 2019 series,” she declared earlier this month.
"I want to show I am fine, I am up for a laugh and that I will go for it and try my best,” she added.
Jac and Dan’s marriage was rocked in May 2018 when photos emerged of Dan looking incredibly close to Love Island star Gabby Allen on a yacht off the coast of Spain while Jac was heavily pregnant back home in the UK.
While Dan denied the rumours of an affair, the pair soon saw their marriage rocked again when eight months later rumours emerged that Dan had locked lips with Love Island star Alexandra Cane on a wild night out.
While Dan rejected the fresh rumours, Gabby waded into the debate in March, telling the Sun that Jac “deserves better” amid the scandal.
I’m A Celeb could get awkward for Jac as Gabby’s now ex-boyfriend Myles Stephenson is also competing on the show - and he dated Gabby as rumours she and Dan had enjoyed a fling made headlines.
With the competition set to stretch over the next three weeks, it is possible Jacqueline and Myles will find themselves discussing their respective romances while huddled around the camp fire.
I'm A Celeb airs on ITV every night of the week.
