Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have confirmed they have separated after more than 20 years of marriage. The couple in a statement said they were "taking some time apart as we work through very difficult personal challenges". The couple said James had moved out the family home some time ago and they "don't know exactly what the future holds". Ola Jordan won the Open Polish Championship in 1999 when she was 17 years old and became James' dance partner shortly afterwards in March 2000. James appeared on Strictly from 2006 to 2013 while Ola appeared on the show until 2015.