Jacqueline Jossa is all smiles as she leaves the gym bundled up in a padded jacket and leggings

He recently shut down rumors that he would be returning to EastEnders full time.

And Jacqueline Jossa has gone about her daily life as an influential mother of two as she headed home from the gym at the end of the work week.

The actress, 30, looked naturally gorgeous without makeup after sweating it out at the gym in Essex, wearing a beige puffer jacket and sports leggings.

Gym session!  Jacqueline Jossa has carried on her day-to-day life as an influential mother of two as she headed home from the gym at the end of the work week.

Gym session! Jacqueline Jossa has carried on her day-to-day life as an influential mother of two as she headed home from the gym at the end of the work week.

Looking good: The actress, 30, looked naturally gorgeous removing her make-up after sweating it out at the gym in Essex, wearing a beige puffer jacket and sports leggings

Looking good: The actress, 30, looked naturally gorgeous removing her make-up after sweating it out at the gym in Essex, wearing a beige puffer jacket and sports leggings

Jacqueline, who starred in the BBC soap opera as Lauren Branning in 2010, wore a black and white striped V-neck knit jumper.

She carried a black Gym King tote bag that held all her essentials while enjoying a Friday morning weight-lifting session.

Her oversized beige puffer jacket matched her comfortable New Balance sneakers, which were perfect for her workout.

Jacqueline’s chocolate-colored locks were pinned in a half-up, half-down style away from her face.

Busy woman: Jacqueline, who starred in the BBC soap opera as Lauren Branning in 2010, wore a black and white striped V-neck knit jumper

Busy woman: Jacqueline, who starred in the BBC soap opera as Lauren Branning in 2010, wore a black and white striped V-neck knit jumper

She seemed in good spirits as she headed home to her little ones and husband Dan Osbourne ahead of the weekend.

It comes after Jacqueline shut down rumors that she was ready to return to EastEnders full-time.

Earlier this month, the actress returned to Albert Square to reprise her role as Lauren Branning for the first time since leaving the soap in 2017.

Cozy: She carried a black Gym King tote bag that held all her essentials while she enjoyed a Friday morning weight-lifting session.

On the way home: Her oversized beige puffer jacket matched her comfy New Balance sneakers, which were perfect for her workout.

On the way home: Her oversized beige puffer jacket matched her comfy New Balance sneakers, which were perfect for her workout.

Wrapped up: Jacqueline's chocolate tresses were swept in a half-up, half-down style away from her face

Wrapped up: Jacqueline’s chocolate tresses were swept in a half-up, half-down style away from her face

Writing a lengthy message on Instagram on Wednesday, Jac made it clear that she “will not be returning to the square full time” and thanked fans for their support.

She explained: “I’ve just been inundated with people who are lovely, but thinking I’m going back to Eastenders full-time, I don’t know if anything has been lifted from an interview or completely made up, but either way I’m shutting down any rumors or history.

‘I’m not on my way back to the square full time, it’s not in talks, I don’t have 100 confirmed a return.

Not Returning: Occurs after Jacqueline shut down rumors that she would be returning to EastEnders full-time.

Not Returning: Occurs after Jacqueline shut down rumors that she would be returning to EastEnders full-time.

On set: Earlier this month, the actress returned to Albert Square to reprise her role as Lauren Branning for the first time since leaving the soap in 2017

On set: Earlier this month, the actress returned to Albert Square to reprise her role as Lauren Branning for the first time since leaving the soap in 2017

“I’m not saying I’d never come back either, when and if the time is right, I’d love to.”

Jac continued, ‘I hope you’re okay. As I have said many times and still say, Eastenders is the best work ever and it was an honor for all 8 years.

“From now on, I’m not going back to the ATM, thank you so much for all the excited DMs, phone calls and texts… sorry lol.”

Forgiveness!  Writing a lengthy message on Instagram on Wednesday, Jac made it clear that

Forgiveness! Writing a lengthy message on Instagram on Wednesday, Jac made it clear that he “will not be returning to the arena full time” and thanked fans for their support.

The actress was said to be set to return to EastEnders after she reportedly approached bosses about a comeback following her role at Dot Cotton’s funeral.

His seven years at Walford could be extended, the sources claimed, after he had a discussion with executive producer Chris Clenshaw.

speaking to Sun at the time, a source revealed: ‘Jacqueline thoroughly enjoyed reprising her role as Lauren for Dot’s funeral. EastEnders was a big part of her life and she absolutely loves her character.

Not Returning: The Instagram videos come after Jac shut down rumors that she was returning to EastEnders full-time.

Not yet: He explained: ‘I’m not on my way back to the square full-time, it’s not in talks, I haven’t confirmed a return’

“She had a chat with EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw when she returned to filming and made it clear that she would be open to having Lauren return to Walford.”

They went on to explain that the job would now have to accommodate her family life, which involves her taking care of their children.

MailOnline has contacted EastEnders and Jacqueline Jossa for comment.

Closing it out: The actress was said to be set to return to EastEnders after she reportedly approached bosses about a comeback following her role at Dot Cotton's funeral

Closing it out: The actress was said to be set to return to EastEnders after she reportedly approached bosses about a comeback following her role at Dot Cotton’s funeral