Ola Jordan jets off on solo mum holiday with daughter Ella after breaking silence on James Jordan split

OLA Jordan has jetted off on a solo mum holiday with her daughter Ella after she broke her silence on her heartbreaking split from James. It was revealed by The Sun a few weeks ago that Ola and James, Strictly’s longest reigning couple, had parted ways after 22 years of marriage. Ola Jordan posed up in the mirror with her daughter before heading to the airport Credit: olajordan/Instagram Ola Jorden was spotted putting on a brave face as she holidayed with her daughter Ella Credit: Instagram The former couple told their pals they could “no longer” make the relationship work as it “came to a head.” Taking to Instagram, Ola revealed her and Ella, who she shares with James, have decided to take a break away after a “tough” summer. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! She shared a sweet snap of her and Ella posing up in the mirror as they prepared to jet off on holiday. Ola posted another picture of little Ella, six, grinning from ear-to-ear outside an airport terminal. The mum and daughter duo looked very excited to be spending some time away together amid Ola’s shock split. In true Strictly style, they could be seen dancing at their gate as they waited to board their plane. Ola and Jordan left their friends and family baffled by the news of their separation as they were believed to have been a “solid couple” after 26 years together. The 43-year-old recently broke her silence on the split saying she’s had a “tough summer” with the “darkest of days.” Most read in TV Ola said: “There have been moments this summer when my heart has felt heavier than I ever imagined it could. “Life has changed in ways I never expected, and some days have been incredibly tough. Ella looked over-the-moon to be jetting off on holiday with her mum Credit: olajordan/Instagram Ola and James Jordan’s split was revealed just a few weeks ago by The Sun Credit: Getty “But through all of the uncertainty, one thing has remained constant, my beautiful girl Ella.” “Spending these summer holidays with my baby girl, making memories, having cuddles, laughing until our tummies hurt and simply enjoying every precious moment together has been my greatest comfort,” continued Ola. “She may not realise it now, but she has been my little ray of sunshine through some of my darkest days. “This summer hasn’t been the one I imagined, but I’m choosing to focus on what truly matters – her, our memories, and all the love between us.” James, 48, and Ola first started dating in 1999 before marrying in 2003 and welcoming daughter Ella after they left Strictly. A source told The Sun of their break up: “They have been together for almost 30 years and while they love and care for each other, things have changed. “James hasn’t been in a good place for quite a while now and things came to a head recently. “They’ve had some open and honest discussions about their future over the past few months and have now decided that the best option is for them to separate.” Ola has take off her wedding ring and engagement ring that James gave her in 2001. Meanwhile, James has also opened up on the painful break up, revealing his bleak living situation. Appearing on This Morning last week, James told how it had been a “tough few years” for him. He said: “I moved out a few months ago, and it has been really tough. “I find it hard to talk about, and I’m not going to speak about it too much, because I don’t think it’s fair on her… it’s a tricky one.” James explained how he is now living separately from Ola and their daughter, saying: “I’m now sitting in a one bedroom apartment on my own, at night, watching TV, going ‘what is going on?’ “But I just feel I need that time to find myself again.” Comment now