Ola and James Jordan continued to soak in the praise as they returned to the dance floor on Sunday night, just days after revealing their noticeably slimmer bodies during a night out in London.
The former Strictly Come Dancing pros have gotten back in shape after gaining weight following the birth of daughter Ella, their only child, in 2020.
Ola, 40, previously admitted she was “appalled” and “disappointed” with what she perceived to be her “mother body” after sharing an unflattering holiday snap with Instagram followers in July.
Looking good: Ola Jordan kept drinking praise as she returned to the dance floor on Sunday night, just days after revealing a noticeably slimmer physique during a night out in London
But she was clearly on form after slipping into a sheer ballroom gown for a special performance in Leicester, where the Polish-born dancer and her husband took to the dance floor for the first time in months.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday night, James, 44, told his followers: “We’re doing our first dance show in ages and ages and it’s so nice to be fitting back into our dance costumes.”
Showing off his smaller waist, he added: “It was nice to be dancing again and being back in our old costumes and feeling a little bit like our old selves.”
All the changes: Ola was widely praised on December 13 after revealing her dramatically slimmer figure – five months after she shared her dismay at postpartum weight gain
Trim: The former Strictly Come Dancing pros got back into shape after gaining weight after giving birth to daughter Ella, their only child, in 2020
While James was praised for regaining his slim physique, he was also given a red rag for sharing a few jokes at Ola’s expense after claiming her tiny dress was “more like a handkerchief” before she had picked up.
The professional dancer also expressed mock disbelief that he was able to let his wife live during their final show, telling her, “I would have needed a crane to lift you before.”
Commenting on the post, one follower wrote: “He must be careful!!! She looks stunning and he needs to start showing his respect.’
Delighted: “We’re doing our first dance show in ages and ages and it’s so nice to be fitting back into our dance costumes,” James told Instagram followers
Warning: While James has been praised for regaining his slim physique, he has also been criticized for sharing a few jokes at Ola’s expense
A second added: “Now James Pot kettle black. Ola is a beauty, you are lucky to have her. She knows your mess, but sometimes words can hurt deeply even though the person is laughing about it.
“You’re both good looking but be nice to each other, small ears are there so a girl’s body image starts very young so be careful.”
A third wrote: “You both look amazing and happy to be back. I’m not sure if all the little digs and insults about being taller are necessary, why not just celebrate the fact that you’re feeling happier and fitter without tapping on the people you used to be too?
While a fourth commented: “You both look beautiful and amazing and you are inside and out!”
Steady on: Ola playfully slapped her husband after he joked about her previous weight gain
Impressive: James also showed off his slimmer waist after the couple’s last show on Sunday night
Taking to social media on December 12, Ola showed off a remarkably slim physique as she posed in a fitted vest top and high-necked pants while spending a rare night without two-year-old daughter Ella – the couple’s only child.
She captioned the photo: “Very rare evening for mom. Had to take a bathroom selfie.’
The post sparked a wave of encouraging messages from followers, many of whom praised the Polish-born dancer for shedding weight in such a short space of time.
In response to the update, one impressed fan wrote: “Wow how much weight have you lost! You look sensational, Ola.’
The new me: Last Tuesday, Ola showed off a remarkably slim physique as she posed in a fitted vest top and high-necked trousers while spending a rare night away from daughter Ella, two
A second added: “Can’t believe you did well with your weight loss,” while a third wrote: “Looking good. How did you lose weight so quickly?’
A fourth echoed the thoughts of many, commenting: “What’s your secret to weight loss as you look amazing.” [sic]
Taking to his own Instagram, James, 44, showed off equally impressive weight loss results when he joined Ola for a photo, writing: “Mum and Dad work in London and honestly our first night without Ella since she was born – me dunno.” I don’t know who’s more excited. Anyway – Mum and Dad are OUT OUT.’
Well done: The post sparked a wave of encouraging messages from followers, many of whom praised the Polish-born dancer for shedding weight in such a short space of time
Looking good: On his own Instagram platform, James showed off equally impressive weight loss results
In July, Ola admitted she was horrified by her weight after sharing a vacation photo with her followers.
Captioning the picture, of which she posed alongside her husband in a bikini, she wrote: “Hi guys I didn’t want to post this picture but I decided to do so because I’m horrified and so disappointed in myself and in the post I hope , it will motivate me to do something about it.
“Our friend took this picture of us yesterday trying to keep cool by the pool but OMG… it was a total shock to say the least! When did we get ‘Mum and Dad Bods’????
“We know we’re not in our best shape but hey that’s what happens when you stop dancing for hours every day and have a baby (I just want to know James’ apologies)
“Keep cool everyone. I think I’ll have to avoid ice cream for a while!!! Couples who eat together stay together.”
Old times: Ola recently revealed that she used to weigh 8th before dropping to 11½. 1st place while James finished 5th and weighs 16th (both pictured in 2012)
Family: The couple, who performed as Strictly Professionals from 2006 to 2013, tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed their first child together, Ella, now two, in 2020
Speaking about how her weight gain has affected her love life, James admitted that having sex with his wife “definitely isn’t better with mom and dad’s bodies,” while Ola admitted that the weight gain is making her love life “worse.” has made.
Ola said she used to weigh 8 and now 11½. weighs in while former dancer James came in at 5th and weighs in at 16th.
She told The Sun: “Sex life is definitely different if not worse because we’re so fat and we don’t want to move for a bag of chips and a Chinese meal.
“The bellies get in the way of sex and I’m a little heavy now. It’s not that exciting.’
James added: “Sex definitely doesn’t get any better with mum and dad’s bodies, I can’t throw them around like I’m used to anymore.”
Opening up: Discussing how her weight gain has affected her love life, James admitted sex with his wife is “definitely no better with mom and dad’s bodies”.
The couple, who performed as Strictly Professionals from 2006 to 2013, tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed their first child together, Ella, in 2020.
Ella, now two, was conceived after a round of IVF, with Ola and James previously being incredibly open about their struggle to conceive.
She told The Sun: “You don’t think you need to have IVF until it doesn’t happen for a long time and you’re like, ‘Right, there’s a problem, we have to take care of it’.”
‘So I’d probably try sooner. But then we had a career, we did things, we were busy. I suppose you’re never ready, but I certainly would (would have tried sooner) if I knew I was struggling to conceive.