{"id":33574,"date":"2026-08-09T00:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33574"},"modified":"2026-08-09T00:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:56:39","slug":"james-jordan-reveals-he-and-wife-ola-are-not-in-a-good-place-after-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33574","title":{"rendered":"James Jordan reveals he and wife Ola are &#8216;not in a good place&#8217; after split"},"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>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307694655-12a3-e1786218095351.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29331255\" alt=\"File photo dated 28\/10\/19 of Ola Jordan and husband James Jordan arriving for the Pride of Britain Awards held at the The Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have split after 22 years of marriage, it has been confirmed. The couple, who met at a dance competition in 1999, tied the knot in 2003 and share a six-year-old daughter named Ella. Issue date: Saturday August 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ian West\/PA Wire\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>James and Ola Jordan have broken their joint silence on their split (Picture: Ian West\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/james-jordan\/\">James Jordan<\/a> and wife <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ola-jordan\/\">Ola Jordan<\/a> have spoken out on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/07\/strictly-couple-james-ola-jordan-split-22-years-marriage-29325907\/\">their \u2018incredibly painful\u2019 split<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It was confirmed yesterday that the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/strictly-come-dancing\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> couple had parted ways, two months before their 23rd wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>Their manager issued a statement, explaining that they had already begun a \u2018trial\u2019 separation but were committed to co-parenting their young daughter, Ella, born in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Now, James, 48, and Ola, 43, have shared their own personal message, explaining that neither of them is \u2018in a good place\u2019 as they navigate the next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/social-media\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">social media<\/a>, the dancers, who started dating in 1999, began: \u2018After 26 years together, this is something we never imagined we would be sharing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on Strictly\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p> Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro\u2019s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&amp;signup-source=tv-article-link\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we\u2019ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u2018Following 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<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>\u2018We 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.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>They continued: \u2018At 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.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>James and Ola added that their \u2018absolute priority, now and always\u2019, is their daughter, who is \u2018at the centre of everything [they] do\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We are committed to co-parenting her with all the love, care and stability she deserves.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Their post then included a note from James, who confessed that he has been struggling with his <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mental-health\/\">mental health<\/a> \u2018for quite some time\u2019. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\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,\u2019 the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/dancing-on-ice\/\">Dancing On Ice<\/a> winner shared.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_162456150-dbc6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29331260\" alt=\"Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay\/ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock (13047169i) Ola Jordan, James Jordan 'Loose Women' TV show, London, UK - 25 Jul 2022\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The former couple said they are \u2018doing [their] best\u2019 to navigate the situation (Picture: Ken McKay\/ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_307655268-e471.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29331351\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Their \u2018priority\u2019 is their daughter, Ella (Picture: Instagram\/James Jordan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018Neither of us is in\u00a0a 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.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>On what happens next following James leaving their shared five-bedroom home in Maidstone, they stated that they \u2018don\u2019t exactly know what the future holds\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018For 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.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The spouses concluded by requesting \u2018kindness, empathy, and a little privacy\u2019 while they \u2018work through this as a family\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019re incredibly grateful for the love, kindness and concern so many of you have shown us over the years,\u2019 they informed their fans. \u2018You\u2019ve been part of our journey for\u00a0a long time and wanted to honour that with an honest update.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>James and Ola were inundated with supportive comments after sharing the post, with Shirley Ballas liking it and Jake Quickenden writing: \u2018Sending love and strength to you both\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/07\/lawrence-robb-leaving-emmerdale-strictly-star-confirms-update-fans-29320543\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">Is Lawrence Robb leaving Emmerdale? 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