Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
James and Ola Jordan, former Strictly Come Dancing stars, have announced their separation after a 23-year marriage. The couple, who both have backgrounds in professional dancing, were regular participants on the show, appearing together from 2006 to 2015. Their manager, Vickie White, made the announcement, stating that while they are a united front in co-parenting their daughter Ella, they are also trying to maintain a "trial separation."
Ola, who won the Open Polish Championship at age 17, began dancing with James in March 2000, and they married in October of the same year. Their celebrity dance partners during their Strictly Come Dancing appearances included Steve Backshall, Iwan Thomas, Gabby Logan, and Alex Jones. The Jordan's request for understanding as they navigate this challenging period has been met with empathy from the public.
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