DAN Osborne swept his daughter up into his arms and cried when he arrived home after a dramatic three weeks in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The 27-year-old star came third on the Channel 5 show on Monday - but had to wait almost 24 hours before he could return to his wife Jacqueline Jossa, 25, and their kids Ella, three, and three-month-old Mia.

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Photos of his family reunion show the star jumping out of his taxi and running to meet his eldest daughter, who was waiting for him at the gate.

She leaped into his arms as he shed a few tears and they hugged during the emotional family reunion.

Jacqueline stood at their front door, and she couldn't stop smiling at the pair.

It was also the first time that they had seen each other in weeks, and she ushered him into their house.

Their sweet reunion came after Dan revealed to The Sun Online that he had called his wife to tell her that he loved her.

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He said: "I spoke to Jac last night and I told her I loved her.

"She said well done for the show. I've not seen her yet, I just really want to see the kids too. It was tough in there without them."

He added: "Children are a blessing. I'd like nine or TEN.  Just kidding ... but in the future."

The pair endured a rocky spell before CBB when he was accused of sleeping with Gabby Allen.

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But Dan, who cried over missing his family, vowed to make his marriage to Jacqueline work during Monday night's final.

And it seems Jacqueline was ready to welcome him home, as she was spotted unloading his suitcase delivery into their house earlier on Tuesday.

The Sun revealed the pair had split in May but they appeared to reconcile when Dan moved back home in June, ahead of the birth of their second child.

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In a bid to distract herself until Dan's return, the EastEnders star was then seen heading to a gym for a workout.

Jacqueline embarked on a new fitness routine while Dan was away, and shared photos of her impressive post-baby body transformation last week.

The actress gave birth to baby Mia in June, and has been caring for her at home.

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