Ola Jordan addresses split from husband James Jordan amid affair allegations
Ola Jordan confirmed the end of her 22-year marriage to fellow dancer James Jordan, saying she learned of his alleged affair through a phone call and expressed deep personal distress.
Ola Jordan, a former professional dancer on "Strictly Come Dancing," has spoken publicly about the termination of her marriage to fellow dancer James Jordan. The couple, married since 2003, announced their separation in June after 22 years together.
Jordan said she became aware of an alleged affair between James Jordan and Russian dancer Polina Mayer after receiving a phone call from Mayer's former husband. She told HELLO! that the revelation confirmed her worst fears and left her feeling devastated.
"As a woman you know these things in your gut but now my worst fears have been confirmed, I’m devastated," Jordan said.
Jordan described the discovery as a shock and noted that the situation has affected both her personal and professional life, adding that she feels she has lost a husband, a best friend, and a business partner.
A spokesperson for James Jordan confirmed that his relationship with Mayer developed after both parties separated from their respective partners.
The Jordans, who first met at a dance competition in Blackpool in 1999 and later appeared together on "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2006, issued a joint statement emphasizing their focus on co-parenting their six-year-old daughter, Ella. The statement said they are taking time apart to address personal challenges and will proceed one day at a time.
The couple did not provide further details about future arrangements.