James Jordan ditches wedding ring while promoting new ‘midlife men’s podcast’ after shock split from wife Ola

JAMES Jordan’s wedding ring was nowhere to be seen as he promoted his new podcast. The Sun exclusively revealed this week that the former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 48, had split from wife and co-star Ola Jordan, 43, after a 22-year marriage. James Jordan’s wedding ring was nowhere to be seen as he promoted his new podcast with Brendan Cole and guest Wynne EvansCredit: Refer to source The Sun exclusively revealed this week that the former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 48, split from co-star Ola Jordan, 43, after a 22-year marriage Credit: Getty Before the split was revealed, James has been throwing himself into his new project with fellow ex Strictly pro, Brendan Cole. In social media videos behind-the-scenes of the upcoming Manopause podcast, James’ ring finger is bare, having ditched his wedding band. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! This comes after a source told The Sun: “Ola has taken her wedding ring off, as well as the engagement ring James gave her in 2001.” Teaming up with another former Strictly dancer Brendan, the duo have shared that the first episode of the pocast will drop later in the year, and that guests will include former Apprentice winner Lee McQueen and controversial Strictly contestant Wynne Evans. Read more James & Ola Jordan In social media videos behind-the-scenes of the upcoming Manopause podcast, James’ ring finger is bare, having ditched his wedding bandCredit: Refer to source Teaming up with fellow former Strictly dancer Brendan, the duo have shared that the first episode of the pocast will drop later in the yearCredit: Refer to source Manopause will “tackle the men’s health issues that no one talks about but every man needs to know about,” according to JamesCredit: Refer to source This comes after James confirmed he’s moved out of the family home after “difficult personal challenges” (James and Ola pictured in 2011) Credit: Getty Manopause will “tackle the men’s health issues that no one talks about but every man needs to know about,” according to James. “Men in midlife, anything you want answered, anything you want to speak about let us know,” he said in one of the promo videos. This comes after James confirmed he’s moved out of the family home after “difficult personal challenges”. They opened up for the first time in a lengthy joint statement shared on James’ Instagram account over the weekend. Most read in Showbiz It began: “After 26 years together, this is something we never imagined we would be sharing. “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. “Our absolute priority, now and always, is our beautiful daughter Ella. She’s at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to co-parenting her with all the love, care and stability she deserves.” The former Strictly stars continued: “Speaking personally (James) my mental health hasn’t been in a good place for quite some time. “I’ve been struggling more than I’ve let people see and I’m taking the time I need to focus on getting myself into a healthier place, both for myself and for Ella. “Neither of us is in a good place right now. “We’re both doing our best to navigate one of the hardest chapters of our lives and we ask that people remember there are real people and real emotions behind every headline, every comment and every post. “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.” A source told The Sun this week: “It’s been a huge shock to their friends and family because they always seemed like such a solid couple. “But they know in the long run it is the right decision.” They welcomed daughter Ella in 2020 after undergoing IVF and a three-year struggle with fertility issues. Comment now