# 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. - Title: Ola Jordan Regrets Leaving Strictly · Dailymail | Shortify - Summary: Ola Jordan admits leaving Strictly was a 'sad part of my life' as ex-husband James claims affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer. - Keywords: ola jordan, strictly come dancing, james jordan, polina mayer, affair, ex-husband, dance, bbc, dancer, tv show, cheating, marriage - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16276597/Ola-Jordan-regrets-leaving-Strictly-sad-old-friends-claims-husband-James-affair.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-11-08T21:51:27+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: ola jordan, strictly come dancing, james jordan, polina mayer, affair, ex-husband, dance, bbc, dancer, tv show, cheating, marriage ## 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 ## Key takeaway Ola Jordan regrets leaving Strictly Come Dancing after her ex-husband James claimed an affair with Russian dancer Polina Mayer.