Jessie Wallace plays down marriage speculation as she shops without a wedding ring - after calling boyfriend Justin Gallwey her 'hubby' in recent Instagram post
Jessie Wallace appeared to dispense with rumours of a secret marriage to boyfriend Justin Gallwey on Friday - shortly after referring to him as her 'husband.'
The EastEnders actress prompted inevitable speculation across social media courtesy of her latest Instagram post the previous day, in which she hinted at something more than a committed relationship.
Sharing a photo of herself wrapped in Justin's arms as they relaxed in a London pub, Jessie, 50, added the simple caption: 'My hubby.'
![Nothing to see here: Jessie Wallace appeared to dispense with rumours of a secret marriage to boyfriend Justin Gallwey on Friday - shortly after referring to him as her 'husband.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/12/61538293-11127115-image-m-102_1660909622729.jpg)
Nothing to see here: Jessie Wallace appeared to dispense with rumours of a secret marriage to boyfriend Justin Gallwey on Friday - shortly after referring to him as her 'husband.'
However the wedding ring one might expect to see was notably absent as the actress ventured out for shopping close to her home in the English capital.
Jessie, best known for her role as fiery man-eater Kat Moon, was without jewellery of any kind while making her way out of a local supermarket.
Instead, the British star looked subdued in a plain black dress and tasseled ankle boots as she prepared for her journey home.
Large, heavily tinted sunglasses rounded off the look, while her long black hair was pulled into a messy bun.
![Absent: The wedding ring one might associate with a recent marriage was missing as she shopped close to her home in north London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/12/61538295-11127115-image-m-104_1660910032054.jpg)
Absent: The wedding ring one might associate with a recent marriage was missing as she shopped close to her home in north London
![Cryptic: The EastEnders actress prompted inevitable speculation across social media courtesy of her latest Instagram post, in which she hinted at something more than a relationship](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/12/61538417-11127115-image-a-108_1660910169471.jpg)
Cryptic: The EastEnders actress prompted inevitable speculation across social media courtesy of her latest Instagram post, in which she hinted at something more than a relationship
Jessie and Justin are said to have known each other since they were teenagers and Justin has described their relationship as 'very close'.
Justin hinted at his plans to propose last month, commenting on a photo of Jessie and her friend Jaime Winstone modelling matching costume jewellery on the set of a special flashback episode of EastEnders.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: 'See I told you you would have a ring on that finger by the end of the year'
![Low key: Jessie, best known for her role as fiery man-eater Kat Moon, was without jewellery of any kind while making her way out of a local supermarket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/61538559-11127115-image-a-116_1660910540701.jpg)
Low key: Jessie, best known for her role as fiery man-eater Kat Moon, was without jewellery of any kind while making her way out of a local supermarket
![Don't mind me: Instead, the British star looked subdued in a plain black dress and tasseled ankle boots as she prepared for her journey home](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/61538555-11127115-image-a-123_1660910628253.jpg)
![She's off: Jessie was seen carrying a range of shopping bags as she made her way across the street](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/61538553-11127115-image-m-122_1660910624025.jpg)
Don't mind me: Instead, the British star looked subdued in a plain black dress and tasseled ankle boots as she prepared for her journey home
![Finishing touches: Large, heavily tinted sunglasses rounded off the look, while her long black hair was pulled into a messy bun](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/61538599-11127115-image-a-126_1660910689843.jpg)
Finishing touches: Large, heavily tinted sunglasses rounded off the look, while her long black hair was pulled into a messy bun
According to The Sun, Justin has been helping the EastEnders actress battle her booze demons after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in June.
Justin, who is said to keep a Jessie doll from Toy Story in his van, told the publication: 'Our relationship is fine. We are very close.'
Speaking of the police incident, he added: 'I have made my apologies and so has Jessie.'
![Romance: Jessie and Justin are said to have known each other since they were teenagers and Justin has described their relationship as 'very close' (pictured in October 2021)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/59532897-11127115-Romance_The_pair_are_said_to_have_known_each_other_since_they_we-a-127_1660910911070.jpg)
Romance: Jessie and Justin are said to have known each other since they were teenagers and Justin has described their relationship as 'very close' (pictured in October 2021)
The actress and her new boyfriend are said to have been enjoying a string of romantic dates in recent months, including trips to upmarket restaurants and European excursions.
A friend said: 'Justin has been a loving and calming influence to Jessie and helped guide her away from booze and partying.'
They added that the incident with the police officer was a 'one off' and they are now working to get back on 'the straight and narrow'.
![Support: It's understood that Justin has been helping the EastEnders actress battle her booze demons after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in June](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/61538733-11127115-image-m-130_1660911084705.jpg)
Support: It's understood that Justin has been helping the EastEnders actress battle her booze demons after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in June
![Popular: Jessie is best known for playing fiery man-eater Kat Moon in the BBC1 soap opera](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/59362707-11127115-_Step_back_Her_friends_are_believed_to_have_urged_the_star_who_p-a-131_1660911233898.jpg)
Popular: Jessie is best known for playing fiery man-eater Kat Moon in the BBC1 soap opera
The actress has expressed her deep regret' after she allegedly told a police officer to 'f*** off you fat c***' during 'five minutes of carnage' outside a nightclub.
Jessie allegedly kneed the officer in the groin before she was arrested and placed into a police van, but she was later released without charge.
She has since been warned by BBC chiefs that her behaviour was 'unacceptable' after the incident, with Wallace expressing her 'deep regret'.
A BBC spokesman told MailOnline: 'Senior bosses have spoken to Jessie Wallace about the incident and issued a clear warning that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable. Jessie has expressed her deep regret.'
![Warnings: Jessie has reportedly been urged to 'slow down' by her friends and warned by BBC chiefs after she was arrested (pictured) for allegedly assaulting a police officer in June](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/08/19/13/59300703-11127115-Warnings_Jessie_has_reportedly_been_urged_to_slow_down_by_her_fr-a-132_1660911315867.jpg)
Warnings: Jessie has reportedly been urged to 'slow down' by her friends and warned by BBC chiefs after she was arrested (pictured) for allegedly assaulting a police officer in June
![Shock: Footage showed the moment Jessie Wallace was arrested following a 'drunken' night out, with witnesses claiming she had been kicked out of Flex nightclub for being 'gobby'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/20/18/59300699-10934827-Video_has_emerged_of_EastEnders_actress_Jessie_Wallace_being_arr-a-1_1655744971397.jpg)
Shock: Footage showed the moment Wallace was arrested following a 'drunken' night out, with witnesses claiming she had been kicked out of Flex nightclub for being 'gobby'
And her friends are believed to have urged the star to 'step back and slow down' after the 'unprofessional' incident.
One friend told The Mirror: 'She needs to step back, slow down and try to sort her head out. It goes without saying this behaviour is deeply unprofessional.'
Earlier in the day Wallace had been with her new boyfriend watching a Madness gig at Thetford Forest, Brandon - where she posed for photographs with fans.
A Suffolk Police spokesman told MailOnline: 'A 50-year-old woman was arrested early on Sunday morning in St Andrew's Street, Bury St Edmunds, on suspicion of assaulting a police officer/drunk and disorderly conduct and was released without charge after receiving a conditional caution.'
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