Ola Jordan has accused her husband James Jordan of cheating on her with fellow dancer Polina Mayer after Polina’s husband called to tell her about the alleged affair, The Sun reported. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 44, was told by Jamie Cutler, 37, that his wife Polina had been sleeping with James, 46, and that Cutler was filing for divorce.
Cutler contacted Ola last week to inform her that he believed Polina, 34, had cheated on him with James, and that he had ended their marriage and instructed lawyers, according to The Sun. Ola confronted James about the allegations, but he played them down, a friend close to Ola told the newspaper.
James and Polina Deny Affair Began Before August Split
Those close to James insisted his relationship with Polina did not begin until after his split from Ola in August. A spokeswoman for both James and Polina told The Sun on Sunday: “I can confirm that James and Polina have grown closer in recent weeks since separating from their respective partners.”
James and Polina have performed together on stage since 2024 and are currently on a UK tour with other former Strictly pros, including Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite. The tour, entitled The Legends in Vegas: After Hours, is nearing its end.
Both Marriages End in Divorce Filings
The revelations have left both marriages in tatters. Cutler, who is taking part in Belgium’s version of Dancing With The Stars, confirmed he had split from Polina and started divorce proceedings, a source close to him told The Sun. James and Ola, who were married for 22 years, confirmed their split in August, with James saying he “needed to focus on getting myself into a healthier place.”
Ola was pictured looking downcast on Friday near the £2million home she shared with James in Kent. Friends said the phone call from Cutler prompted her to post memes on social media, including one asking: “Why cheat if you can just leave?”
Former Strictly Pros Share Long History
James and Polish-born Ola met in 1999 and married four years later. They signed up as professional dancers on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2006, becoming two of the show’s most popular stars. Ola won the competition in 2009 with Chris Hollins and departed in 2015, while James left in 2013.
The couple have a daughter, Ella, born in 2020. In 2021, Polina, who also danced on Strictly, got engaged to Cutler, marrying him two years later. In 2024, James began working with Polina on Legends Of The Dance Floor, with Cutler helping choreograph their routines.
Tour Ends Early After Dartford Cancellation
The UK tour is ending early after the final show in Dartford, Kent, scheduled for Tuesday was cancelled. James and Polina are set to appear in Cardiff on the tour’s final night. A source close to Cutler said he told Ola that he thinks James and Polina grew close on the tour, which fits with the timeline Ola noticed when she and James started to grow apart.
Ola is trying to focus on raising Ella, friends said, but remains devastated by the allegations. James has not publicly responded to the specific cheating claims beyond the joint statement with Polina.
Unanswered Questions in the Jordan Split
Has James Jordan denied the affair allegations?
James has not publicly addressed the specific cheating claims directly, issuing only a joint statement with Polina confirming they have grown closer since separating from their partners, The Sun reported.
When is the final Legends in Vegas performance?
The final show is scheduled for Cardiff after the Dartford performance was cancelled, The Sun reported.