James Jordan brushes off affair claims as he returns to the dancefloor with Strictly co-stars after estranged wife Ola was left 'devastated' by infidelity

James Jordan shrugged off claims he had an affair behind his estranged wife Ola's back as he returned to the stage with his former Strictly co-stars.

Last week, reports emerged that James had an affair with glamorous Russian dancer Polina Mayer, and Ola's world is said to have 'imploded' when she received a call from Polina's dancer husband Jamie Cutler to tell her of the alleged infidelity. 

The pro dancer, 44, and James separated in June after 22 years of marriage and have been co-parenting their daughter Ella, six, since then. 

Ola was said to be 'devastated' by the allegations, while James has insisted his new romance with Polina didn't start until after he had separated from his wife.

Brushing off the accusations, James hit the dancefloor with Brendan Cole, Pasha Kovalev, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone in Cardiff on Sunday night.

The group have been on their The Legends in Vegas: After Hours tour and the performance marked the last show of their current run. 

In a clip from the show, James, Brendan, Ian, Pasha and Vincent wrap their arms around each other and run towards the crowd. 

James' new love interest Polina also appears in the show, meaning the two have spent a lot of time together in recent weeks. They have toured together since 2024.

Following the reports about James and Polina, Ola broke cover as she was spotted looking downcast as she left a Friday morning class in London where she had been teaching.

Dressed casually in leggings and a padded jacket, the former Strictly star, 44, kept her head down as she walked, after admitting she has been 'utterly devastated' about the affair claims.

Over the weekend Ola broke her silence, saying: 'As a woman you know these things in your gut but now my worst fears have been confirmed, I'm utterly devastated.' 

The dancer still cannot come to terms with the romance, saying: 'I've not just lost my husband – I've lost my best friend and my business partner all in one go. 

'It's difficult for me to describe what happened between us because this wasn't my decision. It came as a shock to me. These things often build up over a period of time and are not straightforward.'

Ola added in an interview with HELLO! magazine: 'I have no clue what the future holds and that's a scary place, but I'm trying to navigate it one day at a time.'

She explained that James moved out in June, two months before they released their statement, saying: 'It was traumatic. It felt as though he was giving up on us and that it was the beginning of the end. I have cried a lot of tears.

'I'm finding it very hard to move forward. I'm still very raw.

'The most challenging thing has been trying to come to terms with the fact that someone you have been with for 26 years has left you,' she said. 'I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's traumatic. Acceptance is the hardest thing. I feel like a failure. I feel rejected and alone. It's a lot to get my head around.' 

James told HELLO! magazine: 'Despite this difficult time for Ola and myself, we remain committed to co-parenting Ella and looking after her best interests at all times, and we will always work together to ensure her happiness.' 

This week, a report by The Sun On Sunday claimed that Ola confronted her estranged husband James over fears he had an affair. 

Polina and James have appeared in many dance videos together on their socials, especially during dance rehearsals for their tour, where she often rotates in as James's dance partner. 

She is a professional champion dancer and also a dance teacher at AURA Dance Studios in Solihull, West Midlands. 

An insider close to Ola claimed she was 'stunned' to receive such a call from Polina's husband.

Jamie, 37, who is a professional dancer on Belgium's version of Dancing With The Stars, is said to have told Ola he was filing for divorce. 

The source said:  'Jamie called Ola out of the blue last week. He said Polina and James were sleeping together and that he believed Polina cheated on him with James.

'Ola was stunned, she said she felt like her whole world was imploding as he spoke. Jamie told her that she deserved to know what had been going on, he said she needed to know everything.'

The source added Ola then confronted James about Jamie's claims and told him she 'wanted the truth'.

They said: 'She said he played it down and tried to palm her off, Ola's head is spinning and she's completely devastated.'

However those close to James have said his romance with Polina only began after their split from both Ola and Jamie.

The Daily Mail has contacted James and Ola's representative for comment as well as Polina and Jamie.