Former Strictly dancers James and Ola Jordan: ‘Neither of us is in a good place’

The couple have put their relationship on hold after 22 years of marriage.

The couple have put their relationship on hold after 22 years of marriage.

Strictly Come Dancing's James Jordan and Ola Jordan are splitting and last year, his former Strictly partner admitted she developed feelings for him "for an insane 24 to 48 hours"

NewsTVStrictly Come DancingThe pair first met in 1999 in Blackpool13:09, 08 Aug 2026Strictly Come Dancing stars OIa and James Jordan have split after 22 years of marriage following a trial separation.‌Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Ola and James Jordan first met in 1999 at a dance competition in Blackpool,

The professional dancers first started dating in 1999.Jordan Lloyd Beck and Eilidh Farquhar Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer10:43, 08 Aug 2026It has been confirmed that former Strictly Come Dancing pros Ola and James Jordan have split up. After being a couple for 27 years, friends of the dancers were report

The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

OLA Jordan and James Jordan have split up, but there were several glaringly obvious clues before the news broke. The couple shared a 27-year bond since meeting in 1999, but have now split up. They married in October 2003, became fan favourites on Strictly Come Dancing, and later welcomed their daughter via IVF in 2020.