EXCLUSIVE ‘He said I wouldn’t see my daughter grow up’: James Jordan has quit smoking to fulfill his late father Allan’s dying wish – after spending mortgage equivalents on cigarettes

By Callum Wells for Web

3:41 PM BST, October 6, 2022 | 3:41 PM BST, 6 October 2022

James Jordan has announced he has quit smoking after 27 years as it was his late father Allan’s dying wish that he quit the habit.

The former Strictly pro, 44, openly admitted his “hero” had pushed him to quit so he could be around to watch his daughter Ella, two, grow up.

Despite his physically demanding role as a dancer, James smoked at least 20 cigarettes a day for nearly three decades, but told Web his father and daughter were the only inspiration he needed to come out of cold turkey.

Old habits: James Jordan has revealed he quit smoking after 27 years as it was his late father Allan’s dying wish that he quit the habit (pictured in 2008)

James confessed, “It annoys me now to actually say it, but I remember my dad saying to me, ‘I’m so sad I won’t see your daughter grow up.’

“And it really hit me, ‘What am I doing? Smoke those damn cigarettes, I don’t have to. If my dad can go through what he’s going through, I can quit smoking for my daughter.’ I did.’

James’ father Allan died in March last year after battling a stage IV brain tumor – a glioblastoma. The tragedy came 13 months after James welcomed daughter Ella with wife Ola Jordan.

Heartbreaking: James’ father Allan died in March last year after battling a stage IV brain tumor – a glioblastoma. The tragedy came 13 months after James welcomed daughter Ella

Referring to the financial impact of his decision, he explained: “I remember paying £12 for a pack of cigarettes which I smoked. So I know I was spending around £100 a week on cigarettes. If you go back now, that’s a lot of people’s mortgages.

“It wasn’t necessarily about the money, although saving £400 a month is great. It was more for my health, I want to be there for my daughter.

“I feel like I have my smell back. My taste is better, I taste food better, I feel fitter. I’m not that out of breath. There are so many great benefits of quitting smoking.”

James is now supporting this year’s Stoptober campaign urging smokers to quit the habit forever this month.

Research shows that if you can quit for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good, making October the perfect time to join the thousands of others trying.

He said: “I smoked for 27 years. My journey to quitting has shown me that I am more capable than I thought thanks to the support of my own family and friends and the professional help I sought.

“Quitting smoking can improve your health, quality of life and save you money. I’m so glad I took this step and I promise you will be too.”

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Keeping fit: Despite his physically demanding role as a dancer, James smoked at least 20 cigarettes a day for nearly three decades (pictured with wife Ola in 2012)

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05.10.2022 21:00

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THE crescent Intuitively, artfully and very emotionally, it dawns on this Thursday, the 6th. Entering the sign of Pisces is full of imagination and religiosity. All this under the Jupiterthe planet which, according to the magical calendar of the ancient Chaldeans, is not only the ruler of Pisces, but is also considered the patron saint of all Thursdays.

Thus the astral dives deep into the shifting waters of Pisces, calling forth mediumistic gifts, spiritual affairs and intuition. At night, when we look up into the sky, our natural satellite will already be well lit, passing through the areas of the constellation Aquarius, which represents the myth of Ganymede, the young man who was taken to Mount Olympus to arouse the passion of Zeus (Jupiter, for the Romans), god of the Greek gods. Beautiful and communicative, Ganymede began serving the nectar of immortality and became immortal as well.

In this part of the celestial sphere, at the feet of the water carrier Ganymede, shines a fish, which is very important in symbolism related to magical and spiritual themes. at Constellation Pisces Austrinusit is formal skin, one of the brightest stars in the sky, marking the mouth of the southern fish that is said to have drunk the nectar from the Aquarius pitcher. According to legend, the southern fish, drinking from the water of Ganymede, saved humanity from floods and had a religious and even protective character for people.

In the same region of the sky but in a northerly direction with respect to the constellation Aquariusis another star representing the mouth of the fish, also of divine and prophetic character: Fum Al Samakahthe star beta are Pisces constellation. In this stellar set, two fish caught by some sort of snare represent the goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros after escaping the monster Typhon in the midst of a war between gods.

Looking at history, we can see the richness of the symbolism of the fish as they leave the water to inhabit the sky. They bear the mark of magic and spirituality and seem to mediate the contact between the unconscious and the universe as a whole. And so, in search of inner connection and with the whole cosmos, this Thursday full of magic comes to bring healing, compassion and spirituality.

Watch: At 90% illuminance, the crescent moon will be in the east after sunset. Centered in the constellation Aquarius, the Queen of the Night moves west, reaching its highest point in the sky just before 10 p.m. to be visible until after 4 a.m. on Friday 7th. The satellite is still on the same longitude how Bihamthe star theta are Constellation Pegasusand also from Deneb Etschthe star alpha are swan constellation.

Important: You are much more than your sun sign! So make the most of your horoscope by also reading the trends for your rising sign, which is important to you. To know the position of all signs, including the Ascendant, as well as the planets at the time of your birth, create your FREE ASTRAL CHART!

Learn more about astrology, birth charts and the role of the astrologer in this article.

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Aries: The day promises to bring your sensitivity to the surface, Aries. Be connected to what is happening around you and be aware of synchronicities.

bull: Heaven prefers friendships and group activities, Taurus. Just be careful not to overexpose yourself.

Twins: It’s time to think longterm and grow, Gemini. Be close to influential people and pay attention to details.

Cancer: The day favors belief and reflection on your deepest personal values, Cancer. Just beware of the possibility of illusion.

Lion: Turn the page in a way that respects your emotional needs, Leo. Heaven is asking you to share the right things at the right time.

Virgo: With high sensitivity, the day favors deep conversations and contact with people who can help resolve intimate issues, Virgo. Be careful.

lb: Watch your routine and keep a balanced schedule, Libra. It is also important that you eat healthily.

Scorpio: The day favors creativity, spontaneity and even seduction, Scorpio. Be sincere and use your powers of persuasion.

Protect: Use Sensitivity to maintain a friendly atmosphere indoors, Sagittarius. It’s time for you to spread your good family spirit.

Capricorn: Your mind is racing, Capricorn. Use sensitivity to communicate and build bonds.

Aquarium: Invest in your business and make concrete plans for your goals, Capricorn. It’s also time to pay attention to what really matters.

fishes: You have magnetism and also your sixth sense in high, Pisces. Use all this energy to take important steps towards the future.

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Kanye West continued to defend his White Lives Matter clothes this week after unveiling them during his Yeezy runway show in Paris on Monday.

On Wednesday, he posted a photo of a black sweatshirt from his line with “WHITE LIVES MATTER” written in white on the back. The sweatshirt has an image of Pope John Paul II on the front.

“Here’s my latest response when people ask me why I made a t-shirt that says white lives matter… THEY DO,” he captioned the post.

He also published an interview with Professor Tatishe M. Nteta, who said West is “not alone” among black Americans in his feelings about the Black Lives Matter movement, but also claimed his actions could cause “harm,” and called it a “white supremacist mantra”. .”

GIGI HADID, KHLOE KARDASHIAN RIP KANYE WEST FOR ATTACKING FASHION EDITOR OVER WHITE LIVES MATTER SHIRT

Kanye West wears a Balenciaga boxing mask before Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2022 in Paris, France. (Edward Berthelot/GC Images via Getty Images)

Along with a photo of the article, West wrote, “BLACK ACADEMICS ARE ON MY SIDE.”

The “Stronger” rapper has drawn criticism for the “White Lives Matter” slogan. The Anti-Defamation League called it a “hate slogan” and cited its use by the KKK. Jaden Smith, Will Smith’s son, reportedly left the show immediately after seeing the writing and after posting a series of what appeared to be related tweets, including ones saying “Black Lives Matter”, “We Demand A More Progressive Future” and “Follow Your Own Morals”. Instead of people.”

KANYE WEARS WHITE LIVES MATTER SHIRT AT YEEZY FASHION SHOW IN PARIS WITH CANDACE OWENS

Candace Owens posted a photo of her and Kanye West wearing White Lives Matter shirts in Paris on Monday. (Candace Owen’s Twitter)

Kendall Jenner, West’s former sister-in-law when he was married to Kim Kardashian, also liked some of Smith’s tweets.

Model Gigi Hadid called West a “bully” and wrote on Instagram, “You wish you had a percentage of her intellect,” after writing since-deleted mocking posts of her friend Vogue fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Hailey Bieber also defended her.

West later posted that he and “my sister” Karefa-Johnson apologized for what they said. The editors had criticized the slogan.

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Jaden Smith performed on the Yeezy show before reportedly “dipping” on the artist show due to the White Lives Matter message. (Jaden Smith Twitter)

The rapper-turned-designer had his defenders, too. Fellow rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs called West a “super freethinker” and said his clothing line was “misconstrued.” Conservative commentator Candace Owens appeared on his show Monday wearing a White Lives Matter shirt.

West is no stranger to controversy, including over racism. He faced a similar backlash in 2018 when he claimed slavery was a “choice.”

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“When you hear about 400 years of slavery… 400 years? That sounds like an election,” he told TMZ.