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Jacqueline Jossa in talks for Celebrity X Factor – after months of marriage stress with Dan Osborne
Jacqueline has wowed fans with her singing ability in the past
JACQUELINE Jossa is in talks to take part in Celebrity X Factor - after months of marriage stress with husband Dan Osborne.
The 26-year-old star is "excited" to show off her vocal talent on the ITV show, nine years after shooting to fame as Lauren Branning in EastEnders.
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A source close to Jacqueline told The Sun Online: "She couldn't keep it a secret and has been telling pals she's so excited and can't wait to show off her amazing voice."
An X Factor insider confirmed: "Jacqueline has met bosses for talks about joining the show and they are ongoing.
"The final line-up hasn't been confirmed yet and the decisions are still to be made."
Earlier this year, music mogul Simon Cowell revealed his plans to overhaul the long-running X Factor format by launching two new versions — including an all-star show.
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Jacqueline has previously wowed her fans with her singing ability, uploading YouTube videos and Instagram posts that show off her impressive range in the past.
Last March, the mother-of-two was filmed singing Ed Sheeran smash hit Perfect to her four-year-old daughter Ella in a candid vlog, and she has also been caught having fun with a karaoke machine.
Despite Jacqueline's talent and evident passion for the spin-off show, another insider told us that the actress is "unlikely" to make the cut as she is up against a "long list" of other stars.
The source explained: "Jacqueline has joined a long list of really talented celebrities so it's a difficult decision whether to take her forward for the show or not.
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"She's unlikely to make the final line-up at this stage."
The Celebrity X Factor talks come after a difficult few months for Jacqueline after her husband, Towie star Dan Osborne, was linked to a string of other women.
Just last month, Dan was pictured looking cosy with a blonde friend at a party in LA - admitting soon after that his wife hit the roof when she saw the photos.
The images came weeks after he snogged Love Island's Alexandra Cane during a night away in Manchester.
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Jacqueline and Dan have been together since 2013, announcing their engagement two years later before tying the knot in 2017.
Last May, the couple called time on their marriage when Dan was pictured cosying up to reality star Gabby Allen - but the pair reconciled soon after.
Dan previously admitted that his wife is concerned about "looking stupid" by staying with him, adding that he wasn't sure if his marriage would survive.
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Speaking last month, Dan explained: "It's got to the point where I've had enough too.
"If me and Jac were to break up at some point, then that's life and that's a decision made by us as a couple.
"I don't know what's going to happen. There's only to much anyone can take. But it's causing massive problems for us."
However, last week Jacqueline insisted that she is still with her husband during a fan Q&A on Instagram.
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