James Jordan says he is finding the separation from his wife, Ola, “really tough” and describes the period since the split as difficult. In what outlets present as his first TV interview following the announcement, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional speaks about how he has been coping.

Reports note that Jordan’s comments come as he continues to process the end of his marriage, which the articles frame as occurring after several challenging years. The coverage also includes references to continued support from within the Strictly community, including a mention that a fellow Strictly figure checks in on him daily.

While the outlets focus on the personal impact of the breakup, they do not present new factual details about the reasons for the split. Instead, they concentrate on Jordan’s reflections—his state of mind, the strain he describes, and the support he says he receives—without attributing different explanations for why the relationship ended.