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Ola Jordan Regrets Leaving Strictly
Ola Jordan admits leaving Strictly was a 'sad part of my life' as ex-husband James claims affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer.
In brief
Ola Jordan admits leaving Strictly was a 'sad part of my life' as ex-husband James claims affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer. Ola Jordan regrets leaving Strictly Come Dancing after her ex-husband James claimed an affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Ola Jordan regrets leaving Strictly
Ola Jordan says moving on from Strictly was a 'sad part of my life' and she now regrets leaving the show.
“Moving on from the show was a sad part of my life and perhaps something I now regret”
James Jordan claims affair
James Jordan reportedly had an affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer after splitting from Ola.
“James and Polina have grown closer in recent weeks since separating from their respective partners”
Ola's return to Strictly
Ola appeared on It Takes Two last month after leaving Strictly in 2015.
“It really does feel like coming home”
Ola's old friends reach out
Ola's former Strictly dance partners and female pros unexpectedly contacted her after her split.
“Even some of my old friends from stricty have reached out, which was unexpected but really nice”
Ola's dance career
Ola danced with James professionally since age 17 and now needs new dance partner.
“I'm giving dance lessons and i continue to dance myself, but obviously i'll need to start looking for a new dance partner”
Ola's marital issues
Ola hinted at marital difficulties in recent Instagram posts about infidelity.
“Most men who cheat are at war with themselves, insecure, emotionally underdeveloped, and addicted to external validation”
James' mental health
James Jordan said his mental health has been poor since splitting from Ola.
“I've been struggling more than i've let people see and i'm taking the time i need to focus on getting myself into a healthier place”
Ola's daughter
Ola and James have a six-year-old daughter Ella born via IVF in 2020.
“They welcomed her in february 2020 via ivf following a three-year fertility battle”
Joint statement
Ola and James released joint statement about their split and co-parenting.
“After 26 years together, this is something we never imagined we would be sharing”
James' dance career
James was a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing before being sacked in 2013.
“James was sacked from the show after season 11 in 2013”
Ola's split from James
Ola and James split after 22 years of marriage in 2026.
“They confirmed they had decided to end their marriage after a trial separation”
Ola's Instagram posts
Ola shared clips about cheating in Instagram stories after splitting from James.
“Why cheat when you can just leave”
James' statement
James said he was taking time to focus on mental health after splitting from Ola.
“I've been struggling more than i've let people see and i'm taking the time i need to focus on getting myself into a healthier place”
Ola's reaction
Ola was stunned when told about James' alleged affair with Polina Mayer.
“Ola was stunned, she said she felt like her whole world was imploding as he spoke”
Polina Mayer
Polina Mayer is a professional dancer and dance teacher in Solihull, West Midlands.
“She is a professional champion dancer and also a dance teacher at aura dance studios in solihull”
James' ex-wife
Ola Jordan is James Jordan's ex-wife after 22 years of marriage.
“The couple announced their split in june after 22 years of marriage”
The headline
Ola Jordan regrets leaving Strictly Come Dancing after her ex-husband James claimed an affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer.
