Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
Professional dancers James and Ola Jordan have announced their separation after 23 years of marriage. The couple, known for their time on Strictly Come Dancing, stated they are committed to co-parenting their daughter.
Why it matters
The split marks the end of a long-standing partnership between two prominent figures in British entertainment.
Image caption, Ola and James Jordan married in 2003 and appeared on the programme for several series
Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have confirmed they have separated after more than 20 years of marriage.
The former professional dancers were regulars on the show for several series after first featuring in 2006.
The couple's manager Vickie White confirmed the split, which was first reported by the Sun newspaper , external .
She said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I can confirm that James and Ola began a trial separation some time ago.
"Their shared priority remains co-parenting their daughter, Ella, and they are committed to putting her wellbeing first.
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