Ola Jordan discovered her husband James Jordan was allegedly having an affair with fellow dancer Polina Mayer when Polina’s husband, Jamie Cutler, called her out of the blue to announce he was filing for divorce, The Sun on Sunday reported. The phone call left the former Strictly Come Dancing professional stunned and devastated as she learned of the connection between the two dancers.
The Phone Call That Shattered Two Marriages
Jamie Cutler reached out to Ola last week to inform her that Polina and James had been sleeping together. According to a friend close to Ola, the unexpected disclosure left the 44-year-old dancer feeling like her whole world was imploding. Jamie told Ola he believed Polina cheated on him with James and that he had already instructed lawyers to begin divorce proceedings. He participates in Belgium’s local version of Dancing With The Stars.
When Ola subsequently confronted James about the allegations, the 46-year-old dancer played down the claims. Those close to James insisted his relationship with 34-year-old Polina did not begin until after he and Ola announced their separation in August after 22 years of marriage. A spokeswoman representing both James and Polina confirmed they have grown closer in recent weeks following the breakdown of their respective relationships.
Dancers forge bond during UK tour productions
James and Polina started working together professionally in 2024 on a production called Legends Of The Dance Floor, with Jamie Cutler contributing choreography to the stage routines. The pair subsequently joined a UK tour alongside other former Strictly Come Dancing professionals, including Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone, and Ian Waite. Jamie told Ola he believed James and Polina grew close while the performers traveled across the country on the tour.
The shared professional history runs deep within the tight-knit dancing community. James and Polina are scheduled to appear together on the final night of their tour in Cardiff, though an earlier performance in Dartford, Kent, was canceled. Ola was recently photographed looking downcast near the two-million-pound home in Kent that she previously shared with James.
Two Decades of Partnership Untangling
James and Polish-born Ola met in 1999 and married four years later before joining the BBC dance competition in 2006. Ola secured the glitterball trophy in 2009 alongside celebrity partner Chris Hollins, while James remained on the program until 2013 before Ola departed in 2015. Following the birth of their daughter Ella in 2020, the couple shared details of their weight gain and subsequent weight loss publicly.
When the couple announced their separation in August, James stated that he needed time to focus on his mental health and wellbeing for the sake of his daughter. He subsequently moved into a one-bedroom bachelor apartment and launched a podcast with Brendan Cole, describing his situation as a midlife crisis. While Ola initially believed James needed space due to personal struggles, the recent revelations have left her questioning the timeline of events.
Common Questions About the Jordan Split
When did James and Ola Jordan officially separate?
The couple announced their split in August after 22 years of marriage, with James moving into a separate apartment to focus on his personal wellbeing.
Who is Polina Mayer and how does she know James?
Polina Mayer is a 34-year-old Russian dancer who began performing alongside James in 2024 on stage productions and subsequent UK dancing tours.
What triggered the cheating allegations against James?
Jamie Cutler, Polina’s husband and a participant on Belgium’s Dancing With The Stars, called Ola to inform her that he was filing for divorce due to an alleged affair between Polina and James.
Are James and Polina still performing together?
A joint spokeswoman confirmed James and Polina grew closer after separating from their partners, and the pair are nearing the final performance of their current UK tour in Cardiff.
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