James Jordan denies affair claim made by ex-wife Ola

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 19:13 · Archive

James Jordan has denied allegations that he cheated on ex-wife Ola Jordan with dancer Polina Mayer.

James Jordan, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has denied that he had an affair while still in a relationship with his ex-wife Ola Jordan. The couple announced their separation in August after 22 years of marriage and 26 years together. James and Ola, both 48 and 44 respectively, left Strictly in 2013 and 2015.

Ola has accused James of cheating with Russian dancer Polina Mayer, with the allegation reportedly originating from Polina's ex-husband, Jamie Cutler. James and Polina were reportedly seen checking into the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in Central London. Speaking to Hello!, Ola said she was 'utterly devastated' and that she knew 'in your gut' something was wrong.

During an appearance on The Jeremy Vine Show, James responded to the allegations, stating: 'There was no affair. I have grown closer to someone. I moved out… I haven't really spoken about it because I always said I wouldn't speak about it; I don't think it's fair unless Ola was here as well.' The couple's shared priority remains co-parenting their daughter, Ella.

How it is being reported

• James Jordan shuts down claim he cheated on ex Ola with a dancerJames Jordan has spoken out after his ex-wife, Ola, said he had cheated on her with fellow dancer Polina Mayer, saying that he has 'grown closer' to another woman.The Mirror · 13 Nov, 15:32
• Strictly’s James Jordan shuts down claim he cheated on ex Ola Jordan‘There was no affair,’ James Jordan claimed when questioned about rumour (Picture: Getty/Channel 5) Former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has denied that he had an affair while he was still in a relationship with his ex, Ola Jordan . James, 48, and Ola, 44, are both best-known for being…Metro · 13 Nov, 12:23

In this story: James Jordan · Ola Jordan · Polina Mayer · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC · Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel · Central London

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