They outlasted every marriage on the show's 'curse' list, then the judges finally gave them a seven.
Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Ola and James Jordan have announced their separation after 23 years of marriage. The couple, who met on the show's dance floor in 2003, became one of its most enduring partnerships. Their split adds another chapter to the franchise's long-running 'Strictly curse' narrative, with fans and former castmates reacting with surprise.
Source: Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years — BBC
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