{"id":33552,"date":"2026-08-09T00:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33552"},"modified":"2026-08-09T00:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:41:26","slug":"strictlys-james-jordan-speaks-out-on-shock-split-from-wife-ola-its-incredibly-painful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33552","title":{"rendered":"Strictly&#8217;s James Jordan speaks out on shock split from wife Ola &#8211; it&#8217;s &#8216;incredibly painful&#8217;"},"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\">Ola and James Jordan have separated after over two decades together and reiterated that their focus was on co-parenting their daughter Ella<\/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\">20:14, 08 Aug 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 20:14, 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=\"37527549\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\" James and Ola Jordan\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527549.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Inside-James-and-Ola-Jordans-huge-Disney-themed-birthday-party-as-daughter-Ella-turns-three.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527549.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Inside-James-and-Ola-Jordans-huge-Disney-themed-birthday-party-as-daughter-Ella-turns-three.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527549.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Inside-James-and-Ola-Jordans-huge-Disney-themed-birthday-party-as-daughter-Ella-turns-three.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37527549.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Inside-James-and-Ola-Jordans-huge-Disney-themed-birthday-party-as-daughter-Ella-turns-three.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The couple said their priority is their daughter Ella\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The couple said their priority is their daughter Ella<cite aria-label=\"Image: Ola Jordan\/Instagram\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Ola Jordan\/Instagram)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><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 have broken their silence<\/a> after it emerged the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/james-ola-jordan-split-secret-37527854\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">couple have separated<\/a> following almost 23 years of marriage. The former <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> professionals, who share six-year-old daughter Ella, have now spoken out publicly for the first time after news of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/james-ola-jordan-split-struggles-37527894\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">their split emerged on Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Posting on social media, James shared a statement, which read: &#8220;After 26 years together, this is something we never imagined we would be sharing. Following recent reports in the press about our relationship and after receiving messages asking if everything is okay, we feel it\u2019s important to speak directly rather than let speculation or hearsay tell our story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We have always tried to be open and honest with the people who have supported us over the years and we feel it\u2019s only right that this update comes from us. At the moment we\u2019re taking some time apart as we work through very difficult personal challenges. (James) moved out of the family home some time ago. This has been an incredibly painful and emotional journey for us both and it certainly wasn\u2019t an easy decision.&#8221;<\/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-36720430\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36720430\" 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 James Jordan with daughter Ella\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36720430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_Ola-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36720430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_Ola-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36720430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_Ola-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36720430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_Ola-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Ola and James Jordan revealed they split after a trial separation \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Ola and James Jordan revealed they split after a trial separation <cite aria-label=\"Image: Instagram\/olajordan\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Instagram\/olajordan)<\/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-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\/2_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\/2_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\/2_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\/2_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=\"James and OIa Jordan announced their split after more than 20 years of marriage \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">James and OIa Jordan announced their split after more than 20 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>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking about their daughter, he added: &#8220;Our absolute priority, now and always, is our beautiful daughter Ella. She\u2019s at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to co-parenting her with all the love, care and stability she deserves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">James also opened up on his own mental health, admitting he was struggling. &#8220;Speaking personally (James) my mental health hasn\u2019t been in a good place for quite some time. I\u2019ve been struggling more than I\u2019ve let people see and I\u2019m taking the time I need to focus on getting myself into a healthier place, both for myself and for Ella,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Neither of us is in a good place right now. We\u2019re both doing our best to navigate one of the hardest chapters of our lives and we ask that people remember there are real people and real emotions behind every headline, every comment and every post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We don\u2019t know exactly what the future holds. For now, we\u2019re taking things one day at a time, doing what we both believe is best for ourselves, our family and most importantly\u2026.. Ella. We\u2019re incredibly grateful for the love, kindness and concern so many of you have shown us over the years. You\u2019ve been part of our journey for a long time and wanted to honour that with an honest update. Right now, more than anything we ask for kindness, empathy and a little privacy as we work through this as a family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><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-36202156\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36202156\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.348314606741573\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola and James Jordan\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36202156.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/5_James-Jordan-Ola-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36202156.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/5_James-Jordan-Ola-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36202156.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/5_James-Jordan-Ola-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36202156.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/5_James-Jordan-Ola-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The couple had been together for almost 30 years\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The couple had been together for almost 30 years<cite aria-label=\"Image: Sunday Mirror\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Sunday Mirror)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His comments come after the couple&#8217;s manager and friend Vickie White confirmed they had begun a trial separation &#8220;some time ago&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Their separation brings to an end one of Strictly&#8217;s longest-standing romances, with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/james-jordan\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">James<\/a>, 48, and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ola-jordan\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Ola<\/a>, 43, first getting together years before either became a familiar face on 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> ballroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The pair started dating in 1999 after meeting through the competitive dancing <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">world<\/a> and both turned professional the following year. They went on to marry in October 2003, three years before joining Strictly Come Dancing together in 2006.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">James remained on the programme until 2013 and was partnered with a string of famous faces, including Gabby Logan, Alex Jones and Pamela Stephenson. He reached the final in 2012 alongside <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/denise-van-outen\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Denise Van Outen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ola enjoyed even greater success in the competition, lifting the Glitterball Trophy with BBC Breakfast presenter Chris Hollins in 2009.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">During her nine years on Strictly, she was also paired with stars including Paul Daniels, Sid Owen, Ashley Taylor Dawson and Iwan Thomas before leaving the show in 2015.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><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-34932613\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34932613\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.6150740242261103\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ola and James Jordan\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34932613.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_James-and-Ola-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34932613.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_James-and-Ola-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34932613.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_James-and-Ola-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34932613.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_James-and-Ola-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The former couple went through IVF to have their beloved daughter, Ella\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The former couple went through IVF to have their beloved daughter, Ella<cite aria-label=\"Image: ITV\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ITV)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Away from the ballroom, James and Ola were open about their desire to start a family and the difficulties they faced conceiving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After undergoing IVF, they welcomed their daughter Ella in February 2020, with the couple frequently sharing glimpses of their family life with fans in the years that followed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The news of their separation is likely to come as a surprise to followers after both stars publicly celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary just last October.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ola marked the occasion with a playful tribute to her husband while he was away working on the Dance Legends tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She wrote: &#8220;22 years married!!! I deserve a medal, a parade and possibly a statue. Happy anniversary to my darling husband James \u2013 currently off living his best life on tour with the Dance Legends while I hold down the fort\u2026 and the recycling bin and trying to remember where we keep the screwdriver and at least three light bulbs I\u2019m refusing to change on principle!!!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Can\u2019t wait for you to get home\u2026 mainly because I\u2019ve got a looooong list of blue jobs I need you to do. Love you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">James shared his own affectionate message, writing: &#8220;22 years!!! Happy Anniversary to my partner in crime and beautiful wife @olajordan. Can\u2019t wait to get home to spend time with my two girls \u2013 love you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, their manager and friend Vickie White confirmed on Friday the couple had had a trial separation and were making the split permanent. She said: &#8220;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. They 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\">The couple have previously spoken candidly about their relationship, including the pressures they faced after becoming parents and the major lifestyle overhaul they embarked on together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They also built a business around their fitness transformation after both spoke publicly about gaining weight after leaving Strictly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Like this story? 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