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Separation of Ola and James Jordan

Overview

Professional dancers Ola and James Jordan, known for their work on BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, have announced their separation after 22 years of marriage. In a joint statement, the couple described the decision as ‘incredibly painful and emotional’, noting that after 26 years together, the split was something they ‘never imagined we would be sharing’.

The couple emphasized that their absolute priority is co-parenting their six-year-old daughter, Ella, and providing her with stability. James Jordan disclosed that he has been struggling with his mental health and is taking time to focus on his well-being. While the couple did not explicitly link the split to personal grief in their official statement, reports suggest the 2021 death of James’ father had a significant impact on his mental health and their relationship.

In a subsequent appearance on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, James Jordan described the recent period as a ‘tough few years’ and clarified that he moved out of the family home several months ago. He stated he is currently focusing on ‘finding himself again’ and expressed appreciation for the support he has received.

Entities

Strictly Come Dancing · James Jordan · Ola Jordan · Ella · BBC

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    James Jordan speaks on marriage split from Ola Jordan

    James Jordan has addressed his split from wife Ola Jordan after 22 years of marriage, describing the separation as a ‘tough’ period following their recent announcement.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    James and Ola Jordan announce separation after 22 years of marriage

    James and Ola Jordan have released a joint statement confirming their separation after 22 years of marriage, citing a focus on mental health and their daughter's well-being.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Ola and James Jordan announce separation after 22 years of marriage

    Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Ola and James Jordan have announced they are splitting after 22 years of marriage, prioritizing the co-parenting of their daughter, Ella.

Sources

breakingnews.ie · ca.sports.yahoo.com · dailymail.co.uk · digitalspy.com · entertainmentdaily.com · gbnews.com · in.hellomagazine.com · jastrzabpost.pl · lazybudgetchef.com · metro.co.uk · pressassociation.com · promiflash.de · swiatgwiazd.pl · thesheffieldpress.com

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