Ola Jordan shares her 'incredibly tough' summer after James split

Former Strictly dancer Ola Jordan revealed a "tough summer" and "darkest of days" following her separation from husband James. She shared on social media that spending time with their six-year-old daughter Ella was her greatest comfort. The couple announced this month that they had separated, having been together for 26 years, and stated that they were addressing personal difficulties.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 17:11

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