Strictly’s James Jordan ditches wedding ring as he’s seen for the first time since split with wife Ola

JAMES Jordan has been snapped publicly for the first time since splitting from his wife Ola, and the dancer has already ditched his wedding ring. The Sun revealed last week how former Strictly Come Dancing star James parted ways with his other half Ola after 22 years of marriage. James Jordan has been spotted without his wedding ring in his first public appearance since splitting from his wife Ola Credit: Splash The Strictly star has been keeping a low profile since his marriage breakdown was revealed Credit: Splash And on Thursday, James was spotted looking downcast as he exited Goodman Dance Academy in Kent. The dancer and choreographer hosts a dance fitness class at the studio, which was created by late Strictly legend Len Goodman. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Donning a white short-sleeved shirt with a pair of jeans, James added black sunglasses and had his wedding ring firmly off for the outing. He also recorded a podcast earlier this week and was seen without the ring, confirming things are very much done for the dancer and wife Ola. Read more on Strictly stars James was married to Ola for a whopping 22 years, but the couple confirmed things were over last week Credit: Getty He appeared downcast during the outing Credit: Splash James was spotted leaving a dance studio in Kent, where he hosts classes Credit: Splash It comes as James and Ola confirmed he has moved out of the family home in Kent Credit: Splash James and Ola confirmed their split on social media last week after The Sun first revealed the news. The duo had told friends they could no longer make their relationship work – and are the latest married couple to fall foul of Strictly’s dreaded relationship curse. They started dating in 1999 and were due to celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary this October. But pals say the romance “came to a head” and that James and Ola, who share daughter Ella, are devastated it has come to this. Most read in TV They reside in Kent, but told fans in their joint statement that James has left the family home since parting ways. Like James, Ola is also said to have taken her wedding and engagement rings off. The couple rose to fame after joining Strictly Come Dancing as professional dancers in 2006. Comment now