Ola Jordan Returns to Strictly Spin-Off Show Amid Personal Life Changes
The former professional dancer made a guest appearance on "Strictly It Takes Two" looking radiant in a red dress.
Ola Jordan, a former professional dancer on the popular BBC show "Strictly Come Dancing," made a notable guest appearance on its spin-off program, "Strictly It Takes Two," on Monday night. The 44-year-old, who left the show in 2015 after a reported disagreement regarding the dismissal of her then-husband, James Jordan, garnered praise from viewers for her return.
Jordan appeared alongside former "Strictly" contestants Dr. Ranj and Sarah Hadland. Viewers expressed their delight at seeing her back on screen, with many commenting that she was "back where you belong." The dancer sported a striking, low-cut red minidress paired with black heels, drawing attention to her ensemble. She shared behind-the-scenes moments from the studio on Instagram, captioning a post: "Back on the It Takes Two panel tonight! Always so much fun, lots of laughs and a little bit of Strictly gossip!"
Fans responded warmly to her appearance, with comments including "Welcome back Ola" and "Great to see Ola back, more of her please." Some viewers also highlighted her insightful commentary on the dance routines, with one fan noting, "Wonderful to see you, I did notice that it seemed you were the only one talking about the dancing..."
This television appearance comes after Jordan publicly announced the end of her 26-year relationship with James Jordan in August. While James has previously discussed the split on television and his podcast, Ola recently shared her perspective in a candid Instagram post. She described experiencing difficult moments over the summer, noting that life had changed in unexpected ways. Jordan credited her six-year-old daughter, Ella, as a source of comfort during this period, calling her "my little ray of sunshine through some of my darkest days."
In her message, she emphasized focusing on what matters most: her daughter, their shared memories, and their love. She also expressed gratitude for the messages, support, and kindness she had received from friends, family, and fans, stating that their support had meant more than they could know.