Former Strictly champion Ola Jordan reflects on win 10 years ago ahead of final

Ola Jordan reminisced about "great memories" as she shared photos from when she won Strictly Come Dancing alongside celebrity partner Chris Hollins today.

The professional dancer, 37, took to Twitter to share the snaps just hours ahead of Strictly's grand final which is set to see either Kelvin Fletcher , Emma Barton or Karim Zeroual lift the iconic glitterball trophy tonight.

Former Strictly pro Ola, who is currently expecting her first child, shared a series of throwback snaps from when she won the hit BBC One dance competition alongside presenter Chris in 2009.

The glowing mum-to-be took a trip down memory lane to 2009 as she recalled the "special" time and reflected on her win.


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She wrote: "Can’t believe it’s been 10 years ago. Winning the #Strictly glitter ball with this amazing man @chrishollinsTV was so special. Great memories."

Ola then left thedance show in 2015 after a reported ­fallout over the sacking of her husband James Jordan the year before.

She had threatened to quit two years earlier after accusing a fellow pro of bullying her.

During her years on Strictly she was teamed with footballer Robbie Savage, Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, late magician Paul Daniels – and she won in 2009 with presenter Chris.


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The dancer is now expecting her first child with husband James, a fellow ex Strictly pro.

Back in September, the couple announced they were expecting their first child after struggling to get pregnant.

The dancers said they can't wait to watch their family grow as they recently opened up about how they struggled to conceive and went through IVF.


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James said: "Myself and @olajordan have been waiting for this moment for what seems like an eternity.

"After being with each other for 20 years and our love for each other growing stronger every day we finally feel complete and are so excited to share our amazing news that we are expecting a baby!!!!"

Ola added: "I can’t actually believe I’m writing this but I’m so happy to say James and I are expecting a baby.

"We are both so excited to add a little munchkin into our family.

"We have so much love to share and I know James will be the best daddy ever. He’s actually a real softy and already talking to our baby every day close to my belly.

"I’ve been with James for over half of my life and I always said I would never love anyone as much as I love him….. but now I will, just in a very different way.

"I can’t wait to meet this little person growing inside me and give them all the love I possibly can."


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Just months ago, the star also ruled out ever returning to the hit dance competition as she declared she was "too old."

She previously said: "Being involved with the show was amazing but sometimes you need to know when to hang up your dance shoes.

"I’m too old now.”

Tonight's final will see the remaining three couples tasked with performing three routines – one chosen by the judges, one showdance and one previous favourite from the series.

There will also be a chance to look back on what an amazing series it’s been, as the whole class of 2019 return to perform one final group dance.

Performing tonight is global music phenomenon Taylor Swift , set to belt out a song or two from her critically adored album, Lover.

*Strictly Come Dancing's grand final airs Saturday 14th December at 7.05pm on BBC One

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