Jacqueline Jossa will be temporarily quitting Instagram to reconnect with her husband Dan Osborne and their daughters during the coronavirus lockdown.
The I’m A Celebrity star, 27 – who shares Ella, five, and Mia, 22 months, with Dan, 28 – insisted that life has provided us with a ‘natural pause’ during the current global health crisis.
‘I had a bit of a rubbish day yesterday, thinking what is actually happening, when will we next see our mums and dads?’ she said. ‘The kids are used to seeing their nannies and grandads, I think they are getting confused.’
Natural pause: Jacqueline Jossa will be temporarily quitting Instagram to reconnect with her husband Dan Osborne and their daughters during the coronavirus lockdown
‘Can we do months of this?’ she asked. ‘Life has given us a natural pause, there is nothing we can do we have to embrace this gap.’
She compared the experience to her stint in the jungle last year: ‘When I was in the jungle I spent four weeks away from my children and it was the hardest, worst experience ever in that sense.
‘But it enlightened me, I am never taking for granted my kids, I want to spend all the time with them.
‘What I am trying to say is you should take this pause and natural time to restart and reconnect with your kids, don’t put pressure on yourself, play with the kids, do fun things and make fun things.
Family time: The I’m A Celebrity star, 27 – who shares Ella, five, and Mia, 22 months, with Dan, 28 – insisted that life has provided us with a ‘natural pause’ during the current global health crisis
![She compared the experience to her stint in the jungle last year: 'When I was in the jungle I spent four weeks away from my children and it was the hardest, worst experience ever in that sense' [pictured on I'm A Celeb 2019]](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/04/01/09/26670190-8175381-image-m-43_1585731332232.jpg?resize=634%2C480&ssl=1)
She compared the experience to her stint in the jungle last year: ‘When I was in the jungle I spent four weeks away from my children and it was the hardest, worst experience ever in that sense’ [pictured on I’m A Celeb 2019]
Sharing her experience: ‘I had a bit of a rubbish day yesterday, thinking what is actually happening, when will we next see our mums and dads?’ she said. ‘The kids are used to seeing their nannies and grandads, I think they are getting confused’
‘So with that I am going to take a couple, maybe today, off Instagram with the kids and play with Daniel and the kids, we’re all going to play, just enjoying being at home.’
She revealed Dan has been passing the time with Lego, while Jacqueline has tried to make more of an effort by getting properly dressed and getting household chores done.
She added: ‘There are a lot harder jobs to do, there are people putting their lives at risk and we just have to stay indoors, we can do that.’
She added: ‘There are a lot harder jobs to do, there are people putting their lives at risk and we just have to stay indoors, we can do that’
Jacqueline also spoke about her obsession with finding negative comments regarding her appearance during her stint on EastEnders.
She admitted she would torture herself by Googling ‘fat Lauren Branning’ every day but was addicted to reading cruel taunts from trolls.
Jossa was cast as Lauren in 2010 when she took over the role from Madeline Duggan. She departed from the soap seven years later.
Hurtful: She spoke about her obsession with finding negative comments regarding her appearance during her stint on EastEnders
Now, in an interview with New Magazine, Jacqueline said: ‘They called me the new fat Lauren, there were Facebook groups and all sorts about. I was literally Googling my name every single day or writing Lauren Branning fat or new Lauren Branning.
‘It was always negative and I would just be obsessed with reading forums and negative things about me.’
Jacqueline also touched upon how winning I’m A Celebrity gave her a massive boost in confidence.
Upset: The I’m A Celebrity star, 27, admitted she would torture herself by Googling ‘fat Lauren Branning’ every day but was addicted to reading cruel taunts from trolls
The mother-of-two said: ‘I didn’t think it would be such a turning point in life, I went in as one person, I feel like I have come out as a different person. ‘
Earlier this month, Jacqueline sent EastEnders fans into a frenzy as she hinted the troubled character could soon return to Albert Square.
The I’m A Celebrity winner replied to an Instagram Q&A: ‘Maybe one day. She’s not dead yet.’
One follower responded: ‘Lauren Branning’s possible return to EastEnders is the best thing I’ve heard all day!’
While another said: ‘Jac Jossa making a return to EastEnders would make my year! Oh my goodness!’
Lauren was last seen in Walford in 2018, when she left for a new life in New Zealand following the tragic death of her sister Abi.
Return? Earlier this month, Jacqueline sent EastEnders fans into a frenzy as she hinted the troubled character could return to Albert Square
Back in December, Jacqueline touched upon how her mental health was affected after trolls branded her ‘fat Lauren’ when she took over the role aged 17 in 2010.
While reflecting on the end of the past decade and the 10 year anniversary of her casting, the actress said the hurtful criticism caused years of pain.
Jacqueline revealed the bullying began after the release of her promotional snap when she replaced original actress Madeline in the role.
Devastated: Back in December, Jacqueline touched upon how her mental health was affected after trolls branded her ‘fat Lauren’ when she took over the role aged 17 in 2010
The actress, who is married to Dan Osborne, penned: ’10 years ago I landed the BEST job in the world! Loved ever second of it, this picture changed my life.
‘I used to hate this picture so much, I got trolled so, so badly: ‘The new fat Lauren Branning’, ‘Why recast and then get someone so much uglier, and what is the hair cut?’
‘I admit I really hate the hair cut now, but jeez ppl can be mean, and to a 17 year old girl, words hurt a lot!’
The television personality confessed she still feels affected the comments now, adding: ‘It affected me for a LONG time! Probably still does actually if I’m being honest. Still, 10 years on, I did seven years on the show of my dreams and had two beautiful children.
‘To end this year, I just became QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE! WOW!! My life has changed so much and had so many ups and downs in these 10 years.
‘I can honestly say heading into 2020 I’m excited, happy and content! Thank you for supporting me.
‘Also, big shout out to the people who will remember this first girl, 17 year old me that just landed a role that would change her life, feeling overwhelmed and so lucky, thanks a million.’