Former Strictly stars Ola and James Jordan have announced the end of their 22-year marriage.

The pair were the show's longest-standing couple after they started dating in 1999 and married in 2003.

But Ola, 43, and James, 48, have now fallen victim to the infamous Strictly curse as they said they have decided to end their marriage after a trial separation 'some time ago'.

They remain committed to co-parenting their daughter, Ella, six.

James and Ola's representative said in a statement: 'It is with great sadness that I can confirm that James and Ola began a trial separation some time ago.