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Former Strictly Professionals Ola and James Jordan Split

Their manager said the couple began a trial separation some time ago and remain focused on co-parenting their 6-year-old daughter.

  • On Friday, Strictly Come Dancing stars James Jordan and Ola Jordan announced they began a "trial separation some time ago." The couple, married for 22 years, confirmed the split through their representative.
  • After meeting at a Blackpool competition in 1999 and marrying in 2003, the pair joined the BBC's Strictly series in 2006. They share a six-year-old daughter named Ella, born in 2020 following a three-year fertility struggle.
  • Friends say their romance "came to a head," and the pair always appeared to be a "solid couple," making the split a "huge shock" to those close to them. The professional dancers are devastated by the decision.
  • Co-Parenting Ella remains their shared priority, with both committed to putting her wellbeing first. Ola has reportedly removed her wedding and engagement rings as they navigate this difficult time.
  • Family and friends believe the separation is the right decision "in the long run." Despite previous public discussions about marriage pressures, the couple remains committed to "open and honest discussions" regarding their future.
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Daily Star broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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