Former Strictly stars James and Ola Jordan have shared a health update with fans after ‘very ill’ daughter Ella was rushed to A&E on Friday.
The three-year-old was taken into hospital after coming down with an ‘extremely high temperature’ and continues to stay under doctor’s care, meaning the family will be forced to miss the BBC dancing final.
Taking to Twitter James, 45, who appeared as a professional on the series between 2006 and 2013, wrote: ‘Hi guys Not sure if we’re going to be home in time to watch Strictly LIVE which is a shame but we are still in hospital with Ella’.
He then went on to explain how her condition was thankfully improving saying: ‘She is doing much better and slowly on the mend lots of Daddy cuddle when we get home’.
Later Ola, 41, who also danced on the show between 2006 and 2015, took to social media took to Instagram to pay tribute to show finalists Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier.
Former Strictly stars James, 45, and Ola Jordan, 41, have shared a health update with fans after ‘very ill’ daughter Ella was rushed to A&E on Friday
The three-year-old was taken into hospital after coming down with an ‘extremely high temperature’ and continues to stay under doctor’s care, meaning the family will be forced to miss the BBC dancing final
Writing: ‘Good luck to all the couples for the Strictly Final tonight. Here’s a picture of me and Chris winning in 2009 (when Strictly was in black and white ��feels like life time ago)’
‘It was the most magical feeling knowing you all voted for us and we were the people’s champions’.
Going on to say: That’s what I love about Strictly – it’s not always the best dancers that win but the ones the public fell in love with the most throughout the series or made the most improvement.
‘I’m so excited for all of them and can’t wait to catch up and watch it soon, Keep Dancing ‘.
James previously explained how he and his wife were initially told by a doctor their daughter had a simple viral infection.
They felt the problem was more serious but took the doctors advice to continue giving her Ibuprofen.
However, Ella’s condition did not improve over the next two days and so they took her back to A&E and were met by ‘caring’ nurses and an ‘attentive’ doctor.
Sharing several snaps of Ella in hospital, James wrote: ‘My little warrior!! We are still at Pembury Hospital but she has finally turned a corner after 5 days and long nights of fighting an extremely high temperature.
Taking to Twitter James wrote: ‘Hi guys Not sure if we’re going to be home in time to watch Strictly LIVE which is a shame but we are still in hospital with Ella’
He then went on to explain how her condition was thankfully improving saying: ‘She is doing much better and slowly on the mend lots of Daddy cuddle when we get home’
The couple both joined the show in 2006 before James left for pastures new in 2013 and Ola following two years later (pictured in 2012)
‘It started Monday but on Wednesday night things got pretty bad and temperature was 40+ so took her to A and E at roughly midnight where a doctor gave her a quick look over and said it was a viral infection and told us to continue with Calpol/Ibrofen and take her home and it would take its course.
‘I did try to say it seems more like a chest infection than a viral infection but I’m not the expert. He also told us that it wasn’t because he had listened to her chest.
‘After getting her home we kept a log of every time we gave her Calpol and then Ibuprofen (2 hours apart) alternating. After two more terrible nights of her temperature staying around 39 – 40 and her throwing up several times in her sleep.’
Ola, 41, later took to social media took to Instagram to pay tribute to show finalists Ellie Leach , Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier
Strictly Come Dancing’s 2023 finalists (L-R) Nikita Kuzmin, Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier, Dianne Buswell, Ellie Leach & Vito Coppola
After returning to A&E, James and Ola discovered Ella was actually suffering with a chest infection and tonsilities.
‘And even though we felt we were maybe waisting the doctors and nurses time and would look like overprotective parents – we decided to take her back to A and E.
‘WELL!! What a totally different experience – we were met by caring and fun nurses who were 100% attentive and by a doctor that was so thorough and taking nothing to chance.
‘Ella clearly looked not well and was sent straight to X Ray – and almost immediately had bloods taken by a totally amazing team of nurses who I thank massively.
‘The results came back as her having a chest infection and tonsillitis.
Previously James slammed finalist Layton saying he thinks the star shouldn’t have been in the line-up in the first place as he insisted he was the ‘best dancer’ the show had seen
Layton, who has been a victim of constant trolling and bullying, has been slammed by the former Strictly Come Dancing star because of his career history
Previously James slammed finalist Layton saying he thinks the star shouldn’t have been in the line-up in the first place as he insisted he was the ‘best dancer’ the show had seen.
He told Hello magazine: ‘It’s the best dance I’ve seen in any of the Strictly Come Dancing’s all round the world. I loved it, I watched it and thought oh my god that was epic, but does that make it right?
‘Is that what Strictly is supposed to be? Is that what Strictly has come to that we have fully-trained dancers on the show? For me, it’s not what Strictly is supposed to be.
‘It was so good but what is everyone else supposed to do. So for me, I would say to anyone who is thinking of doing Strictly, don’t do Strictly unless you’re a trained dancer.’
Strictly Come Dancing: The Final is on Saturday 16th December at 7pm, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
