{"id":32585,"date":"2026-08-08T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32585"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:00:25","slug":"all-the-signs-james-and-ola-jordan-split-months-ago-as-strictly-stars-call-it-quits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32585","title":{"rendered":"All the signs James and Ola Jordan split months ago as Strictly stars call it quits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_71ac79\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals, James and Ola Jordan, have split up after 22 years of marriage, leaving their friends and family reeling<\/h2>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">09:41, 08 Aug 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 09:42, 08 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37527550\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola Jordan and James Jordan\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527550.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_An-Evening-With-The-Stars-Charity-Gala-In-Aid-Of-Save-The-Children.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527550.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_An-Evening-With-The-Stars-Charity-Gala-In-Aid-Of-Save-The-Children.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527550.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_An-Evening-With-The-Stars-Charity-Gala-In-Aid-Of-Save-The-Children.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527550.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_An-Evening-With-The-Stars-Charity-Gala-In-Aid-Of-Save-The-Children.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Strictly Come Dancing stars, James and Ola Jordan, appeared to have one of the strongest marriages on the show\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Strictly Come Dancing stars, James and Ola Jordan, appeared to have one of the strongest marriages on the show<cite aria-label=\"Image: Dave Benett\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Dave Benett\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Strictly Come Dancing stars, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/strictly-james-ola-jordan-split-37527481\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">James and Ola Jordan<\/a>, appeared to have one of the strongest marriages on the show. Married for 22 years, the pair, who started dating in 1999, were Strictly&#8217;s longest standing couple.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After getting hitched in 2003, they welcomed their daughter Ella in 2020 and seemed to be blissfully happy. However, they now appear to have fallen victim to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a> show&#8217;s infamous curse after it was announced <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/strictly-james-ola-jordan-split-37527481\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">they have parted ways<\/a>, reportedly leaving their fans and family in shock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rumours started swirling around their relationship some months ago when fans clocked them spending less time together. Their rep also confirmed they had begun a trial separation earlier this year. So, as the Strictly stars begin their journey without each other for the first time in almost 30 years, here&#8217;s a look at the signs James and Ola&#8217;s split may have been a long time coming&#8230;<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37527492\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37527492\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola Jordan and James Jordan\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Paul-Strank-Charitable-Trust-And-Raynes-Park-Vale-Football-Spring-Charity-Gala-Dinner-London-UK-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Paul-Strank-Charitable-Trust-And-Raynes-Park-Vale-Football-Spring-Charity-Gala-Dinner-London-UK-.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Paul-Strank-Charitable-Trust-And-Raynes-Park-Vale-Football-Spring-Charity-Gala-Dinner-London-UK-.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527492.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Paul-Strank-Charitable-Trust-And-Raynes-Park-Vale-Football-Spring-Charity-Gala-Dinner-London-UK-.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Former\u00a0Strictly Come Dancing professionals, James and Ola Jordan, have split up after 22 years of marriage\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Former\u00a0Strictly Come Dancing professionals, James and Ola Jordan, have split up after 22 years of marriage<cite aria-label=\"Image: REX\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: REX\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37527548\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37527548\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f Figure_letterbox__TrOWv\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola Jordan and James Jordan\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527548.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Pride-Of-Britain-Awards-2019-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527548.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Pride-Of-Britain-Awards-2019-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527548.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Pride-Of-Britain-Awards-2019-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527548.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Pride-Of-Britain-Awards-2019-Red-Carpet-Arrivals.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"They seemed to be blissfully happy\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">They seemed to be blissfully happy<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f7dfa7\">James admits he&#8217;s in &#8216;trouble&#8217; with Ola<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">James, 48, admitted he got into &#8216;a lot of trouble&#8217; with Ola, 43, after making an eye-popping comment about his wife. Claiming<!-- --> she walked around their house &#8216;naked all the time&#8217; after her dramatic 3.5 stone weight loss, the dancer found himself in hot water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The former Strictly professional dancers lost a combination of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/james-ola-jordan-lose-6-28820358\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">6.5 stone<\/a> thanks to a lifestyle overhaul, with Ola admitting she became a <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/ola-jordan-dropped-three-dress-28854442\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">&#8216;shell of her former self&#8217;<\/a> after gaining weight during lockdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Since losing 3.5 stone, the mum-of-one shared<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/james-jordan-tells-wife-ola-28923573\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> videos of herself cleaning the kitchen<\/a> and doing the shopping in her underwear &#8211; but James had previously confessed she walks around the house naked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Admitting his loose lips could get him into trouble with his wife, he told the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Mirror<\/a> in 2023: &#8220;She walks around with a lot less clothes on now, let\u2019s put it that way. Like normally, even at home, she would always cover up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ola was said to be less than impressed with comments, as James conceded: &#8220;I&#8217;m a joker, I say things that get me in a lot of trouble sometimes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f7dfa7\">Ola&#8217;s cryptic marriage comments<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As Strictly&#8217;s longest standing couple, fans thought James and Polish-born Ola were rock solid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, admitting that their marriage was far from plain sailing, the ballroom star said: &#8220;It\u2019s not all beautiful. Sometimes you can look at people\u2019s posts think, \u2018Oh they\u2019ve got perfect lives\u2019, but it\u2019s not like that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cNo one\u2019s got a perfect marriage. It\u2019s a work in progress and if two people want to be together, they\u2019ll make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37527886\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37527886\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James and Ella Jordan\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527886.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS413488807.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527886.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS413488807.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527886.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS413488807.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527886.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS413488807.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"James and daughter, Ella, attended a Paw Patrol screening without Ola\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">James and daughter, Ella, attended a Paw Patrol screening without Ola<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37527885\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37527885\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola and Ella\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS413838026.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS413838026.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS413838026.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS413838026.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Meanwhile, Ola was papped without her husband\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Meanwhile, Ola was papped without her husband<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f7dfa7\">Spending less time together<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chatter surrounding the couple\u2019s relationship reached its peak earlier this year, when their fans noticed they were spending less time together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Last month James shared pictures with Ella at a Paw Patrol movie premiere in London, but Ola wasn&#8217;t there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, Ola was papped with the couple&#8217;s daughter at the opening of Paw Patrol Land at Chessington World of Adventures<a aria-label=\" Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/5414928\/chessington-world-of-adventures-superdays-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>in Surrey &#8211; with no sign of James.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Wondering if the couple had called it quits then, one of James&#8217; followers commented: \u201cHave they separated?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another replied: \u201cI was feeling the same. Very sad if they have. Love their little family.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f7dfa7\">Pals say James &#8216;hasn&#8217;t been in a good place for some time&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After sashaying around the Strictly dance floor every Saturday night, James was one of the telly&#8217;s most famous faces. However, after leaving the show, he made a number of controversial comments about the series, the judges and its celebrities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Claiming the dad-of-one had been feeling out of sorts for some time, a source told <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The Sun:<\/a> &#8220;James hasn\u2019t been in a good place for quite a while now and things came to a head recently.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Revealing James and Ola had been talking about the future for the last few months, they added: \u201cThey\u2019ve had some open and honest discussions about their future over the past few months and have now decided that the best option is for them to separate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f7dfa7\">Trial separation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After news of James and Ola&#8217;s split was announced, their manager confirmed the break up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Revealing that they had begun a trial separation some months ago while still figuring out their future, Vickie White, their manager and friend, said in a statement: &#8220;It is with great sadness that I can confirm that James and Ola <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/james-jordan-admits-hes-a-30521564\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">began a trial separation some time <\/a>ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Their shared priority remains <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/strictly-star-james-jordans-daughter-32084914\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">co-parenting their daughter, Ella<\/a>, and they are committed to putting her wellbeing first. \u201cThey would greatly appreciate your understanding as they navigate this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Like this story? 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