James 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.
James Jordan has denied that he had an affair while still in a relationship with Ola Jordan. The professional dancer has come under fire in recent weeks following the breakdown of his marriage but insisted today: “There was no affair.”
Ola, 44, and James, 48, announced their separation after 22 years of marriage and 26 years together in August of this year.
In a recent interview, she accused her husband of cheating with Russian dancer Polina Mayer after her husband, Jamie Cutler, made the revelation. Now, James has hit back.
During an appearance on The Jeremy Vine Show, he said: “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.”
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Ola, who, like James, competed on Strictly Come Dancing, said she was “devastated” following claims that her husband had cheated on her.
James and Polina were spotted checking into the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in Central London, where rooms can be sold for around £400 per night.
Speaking to Hello!, Ola said: “As a woman, you know these things in your gut, but now my worst fears have been confirmed; I’m utterly devastated. I have no clue what the future holds, and that’s a scary place, but I’m trying to navigate it one day at a time.”
She explained that James moved out in June, two months before they released their statement, saying: ‘It was traumatic. It felt as though he was giving up on us and that it was the beginning of the end. I have cried a lot of tears. I’m finding it very hard to move forward. I’m still very raw.”
It was previously reported that Ola had confronted James over the allegations, but he had attempted to “play it down and tried to palm her off”.
Last month, she posted on social media: “Why cheat if you can just leave?” Another that she reshared read: “No one will ever do you dirtier than a man who swears he hates cheaters, judges other men for being unfaithful, and preaches about loyalty, just to turn around and cheat on you himself.”
She also shared a post from a different account, reading: “A cheating man is bad enough, but yk [you know] what’s even worse? A man who pretends to be a good person, when really in reality is a pathological liar, a lustful manipulator, and an expert at playing the victim.”
The last post Ola reshared said: “Most men who cheat are at war with themselves – insecure, emotionally underdeveloped, and addicted to external validation. They chase attention because they’re empty inside, not because they’re unloved.” Ola did not name James in her posts.
Sharing the news that they had decided to part ways, the former couple said in a joint statement: “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’s important to speak directly rather than let speculation or hearsay tell our story.
“We have always tried to be open and honest with the people who have supported us over the years and we feel it’s only right that this update comes from us. At the moment we’re 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’t an easy decision. We don’t know exactly what the future holds.
“For now, we’re taking things one day at a time, doing what we both believe is best for ourselves, our family and most importantly….. Ella. We’re incredibly grateful for the love, kindness and concern so many of you have shown us over the years.”
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