Strictly's Ola Jordan shares a cryptic post about 'unfaithful men' and says 'why cheat if you can just leave?' after split from husband James

A carefully crafted social media statement told followers James and Ola Jordan’s recent separation was wholly amicable.

But former Strictly star Ola has now strongly hinted that there were difficulties in their 22-year marriage.

The professional dancer reposted a number of pointed comments on cheating to her Instagram stories on Wednesday evening, to her 341,000 followers.

The first video clip asked ‘why cheat when you can just leave’ before she shared another which read: ‘No one will do you dirtier than a man who swears he hates cheaters, judges other men for being unfaithful, and preaches about loyalty, just to turn around and cheat on you himself’.

In August the pair, who started dating in 1999 before marrying in 2003, confirmed they had decided to end their marriage after a trial separation.

Another video on infidelity, shared by Ola, read: ‘Most men who cheat are at war with themselves - insecure, emotionally underdeveloped, and addicted to external validation. They chase attention because they're empty inside, not because they're unloved.’

While another said: 'A cheating man is bad enough but yk what's even worse? A man who pretends to be a good person, when really in reality is a pathological liar, a lustful manipulator, and an expert at playing the victim.'

Daily Mail has approached a representative for comment. 

Sharing a joint statement at the time, they said their main priority was co-parenting their six-year-old daughter Ella.

James, 48, who was also a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, added how his ‘mental health hasn’t been in a good place for quite some time’ and had ‘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’.

Before the string of posts, Ms Jordan shared clips of their daughter Ella as she helped sweep up the fallen leaves in the garden of their marital home.

They welcomed her in February 2020 via IVF following a three-year fertility battle.

James is understood to be living in a flat in Kent, having vacated their five-bedroom property in the countryside.

Ola and James met in Blackpool and were initially dance partners before their professional relationship developed into romance.

The pair then shot to fame as professionals on Strictly in series four back in 2006.

James was sacked from the show after season 11 in 2013, while Ola left at the end of series 13 in 2015.

Their joint read: 'After 26 years together, this is something we never imagined we would be sharing. Following recent reports in the press about our relationship and after receiving messages asking if everything is okay, we feel it’s important to speak directly rather than let speculation or hearsay tell our story.

'We have always tried to be open and honest with the people who have supported us over the years and we feel it’s only right that this update comes from us.

'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.'

It concluded: '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.

'We’re incredibly grateful for the love, kindness and concern so many of you have shown us over the years.'