Strictly so long for Ola and James Jordan as they bid farewell to their ballroom friends at cast Christmas party

Enjoy the tour! Strictly so long for Ola and James Jordan as they bid farewell to their ballroom friends at cast Christmas party

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 3:39 PM on 20th December 2011


They were unceremoniously dropped from next year's Strictly Come Dancing UK tour after being told they 'wouldn't be needed'.

But even though Ola and James Jordan are still very party of the ballroom dancing show family, last night gave them the opportunity to wish their friends a Merry Christmas - and the best of luck on the tour.

The couple were one of many guests at the 'Post-Strictly/Pre-Midnight Tango Party' thrown by dancers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace at the One for One nightclub in Mayfair, central London.

Loved - but no wanted: Strictly Come Dancing professionals Ola and James Jordan arrive at a party held by fellow dancers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace where they wished them good luck on the upcoming show tour

Celebrity dancers from past and the most recent show were there as they toasted Christmas with a few drinks - and no doubt a boogie or two.

But the party also gave Ola and James the chance to say goodbye to their friends before they all head off on the Strictly tour next month.

Ola, 29, and James, 33, who have been married for eight years, were told last week that they would not be joining the tour, which kicks off in Birmingham on January 20.

The hosts: Dance partners Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone held the party for their Strictly friends at a nightclub in Mayfair

James took to his Twitter page last Tuesday to tell fans he had received an email from tour bosses telling him and his Polish wife that they had been dropped.

He wrote: 'Myself and Ola will definitely NOT be doing the Strictly Tour! Just received an E-MAIL to say we are not needed!!'

According to sources, the reason they were not included in the 2012 tour is down to James and his behaviour behind the scenes.

I'm so proud of her: Queen's Brian May arrived with his wife Anita Dobson, who was partnered with Robin Windsor on this year's show

Say cheese! Brian took his camera out to snap some photos of his own

They said his bust-ups with show judge and tour director Craig Revel Horwood were the real reason the husband and wife team were left out.

One said: 'James's behaviour this year has been getting worse and worse. He has been throwing strops on live television and his behaviour has really annoyed show chiefs.

'This decision certainly came as a surprise to the Jordans - but bosses have thought James in particular needed a reality check for a long time.'

Glamorous: One of this year's contestants Nancy Dell'Olio and former celebrity dancer Louisa Lytton also attended

She's back! Former judge Arlene Phillips was also at the bash looking very seasonal in her animal print trim coat and chic black dress

A spokesperson for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour said: 'Unfortunately, with 14 celebrities and 14 professional dancers in the Strictly Come Dancing television show it is simply not possible to take everyone on tour.

'The celebrity line up for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is not confirmed until quite late, largely due to the busy schedules of the celebrities and their existing commitments.

'Once the celebrity line up is confirmed, the tour is able to confirm the professional dancers accompanying them on the tour.

In the party mood: Dancer Robin Windsor and former celebrity contestant from last year, actor Jimi Mistry

Good friends: Vincent and Robin greet each other with a hug and a smile for the cameras

'Since the first tour in 2008 there have been changes to the line up of professional dancers and, on this occasion, Ola and James are not in the professional line up.'

Also attending last night's party were a mixture of professional dancers and celebrities from the last and past series.

Nancy Dell'Olio was there looking her usual glamorous self as well as former contestant and EastEnders star Louisa Lytton.

Anita Dobson, who was paired with Robin Windsor this year, who also showed up, arrived with her rock star husband Brian May, and former judge Arlene Phillips was also on the guest list.

Sexy: Ola in a her slinky catsuit dancing with celebrity partner, retired tennis player and TV presenter Andrew Castle

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Duchess Kate brings some festive sparkle to bravery awards

Duchess Kate brings some festive sparkle to bravery awards in velvet strapless dress and diamonds she got as a wedding gift

By Alanah Eriksen

Last updated at 11:09 PM on 19th December 2011


Just hours before, she joined her husband for a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace with the Queen.

But it was just the young royal set at the Sun Military Awards tonight.

The Duchess of Cambridge was the belle of the ball in a strapless black velvet dress as she walked the red carpet with her husband Prince William, who looked dapper in black tie.

Letting her hair down: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the Imperial War Museum in London for the Sun Military Awards in a strapless black velvet dress

Prince Harry was two steps behind his older brother at London's Imperial War Museum, also donning a suit.

Kate's black Alexander McQueen gown - the same designer as her wedding dress - had frill trim around the bust and a fishtail-style skirt.

It was so long on the five-foot, 10-inch Duchess, that she had to keep hitching it up to keep it from scraping on the ground.

Dressed to impress: The dress was made by a designer for Alexander McQueen and featured frill trim around the bust

As slim as ever: The tiny Duchess' waist was on show in the dress which had a fishtail-style skirt

Classic: Kate, whose shiny brunette locks were styled in loose curls, wore a chunky silver necklace and matching earrings and a bracelet which she received as a wedding gift

She held a matching black velvet clutch and donned black pumps.
The 29-year-old accessorized with jewellery she received as a wedding present - a chunky diamond necklace and a matching bracelet and earrings.
Her shiny brunette locks had been styled into loose curls with a side parting for the night.

Kate and her men: The Duchess arrives on the red carpet with her husband, Prince William and Prince Harry

The best sister-in-law: Kate shares a laugh with Harry on the red carpet as the cameras snap away

Leading the pack: Kate walks two steps ahead of the princes on the red carpet

Kate was still sporting the 'Scousebrow' - thick eyebrows made famous by the Liverpudlian show, Desperate Scousewives.
And she donned her trademark thick black eyeliner around her green eyes.
A lashing of light pink lipstick and her look was complete.

The royal arrival: The young princes looked dapper in black tie at the event

Gorgeous couple: Kate continued to hitch up her dress so as not to let it scrape on the ground

Big night ahead: The couple are escorted to their seat in the museum to watch the award show

Among the celebrity guests was David Beckham and his two eldest boys Brooklyn,12, and Romeo, nine.

The trio - looking dapper in suits - looked as though they had caught up on sleep after flying in from Los Angeles this morning with the rest of the family.

The Beckhams have returned to London for a British Christmas at 'Beckingham Palace' in Hertfordshire which Victoria is said to have decorated.

Me and my boys: David Beckham attended with his eldest sons Brooklyn, 12, and Romeo, nine

Doting daddy: Football ace David leads the well-behaved boys up the red carpet for the award show

Leading the night: The Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha

Two different worlds: Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon looked gorgeous in this strapless beige dress, while reality star Amy Childs wore a more Essex-style purple gown

Life of luxury: Little Mix are enjoying their new found fame after winning The X Factor

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent looked glamorous in a floor-length, long-sleeved black gown.
It featured a scooped cowl-neck in green sequins.
It is the same dress that Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Chelsee Healey wore for the show's after-party on Saturday.
David Cameron launched the awards today with a message to the heroes: 'The whole country wants to say thank you.'

Glitz and glam: Future Dancing On Ice host Christine Bleakley wore this eye-popping black T-shirt dress while Louise Redknapp wore this long-sleeved silver number

Glam: Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson showed some leg while her co-star Brooke Vincent sizzled in this black and green number

Different strokes: Coronation Street sat Catherine Tyldesley and Katie Price's ex-husband, Australian singer Peter Andre

Stylish: Strictly star Ola Jordan looked glamourous in this grey number while singer Myleene Klass chose an odd dress with dandelions on it

Speaking at a Downing Street reception, the Prime Minister and Deputy PM Nick Clegg joined forces to heap praise on the 'Herculean bravery' of the phenomenal men and women across the services.
More than 80 nominees and their partners packed into the historic No10 state room where the politicians mingled with the guests.
Among those invited was Sergeant Duncan Slater, 32, and his wife Kim, reported the Sun.
The soldier was blasted 30ft from his vehicle by a Taliban bomb, breaking several bones in his body — including his back.
Last year Sgt Slater chose to have both legs removed when the breaks did not heal but went on to cycle the length of Britain in aid of his wounded comrades.
Mr Cameron said at the event: 'I think the Military Awards is now a really brilliant event in the annual calendar — it's an opportunity for the whole country to say a very big thank you to people who've shown enormous bravery and courage in our Armed Services.
'So it's a delight to have you here at lunchtime at No10 Downing Street.
'We have a lot of parties here at No10 — for all sorts of charities and organisations — but I can't think of a more deserving group of people to come and have something to drink, eat and celebrate with today.'
Mr Clegg said: 'You shouldn't just be proud of the servicemen and women with you in your work, and you shouldn't just be proud on behalf of your families and communities but I hope you do also know that you make the whole nation very, very proud indeed.'

McSuited: Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry Judd and his McFly bandmate, I'm a Celebrity winner Dougie Poynter and comedian David Walliams and his mother Kathleen

Suited up: Gordon Ramsay also attended with his wife Tana along with Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson and his wife Frances Cain

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Nancy Dell'Olio and Alex Jones are back for group routine on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final

Once more with passion! Nancy Dell'Olio and Alex Jones are back for group routine on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final

By Alanah Eriksen

Last updated at 11:15 AM on 17th December 2011

They all trained so hard in the hope of being crowned this year's king or queen of the dancefloor.

And despite being eliminated over the past few weeks, former Strictly Come Dancing contestants will have been delighted to be asked back to appear in the final - even if its just in a supporting role.

Fiesty property lawyer Nancy Dell'Olio and One Show presenter Alex Jones were among the celebrities pictured training hard yesterday for tonight's anticipated show.

Spin me around: Nancy Dell'Olio and partner Anton du Beke practice for a group dance at Pineapple Studios in Covent Garden, London, ahead of tomorrow's Strictly Come Dancing final

It will be take place at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom.

Nancy was captured being thrown upside down by her partner Anton du Beke in London's Pineapple Studios.


The 50-year-old showed she had retained her dancer figure, moving gracefully in a pair of black leather leggings and towering heels.

They're all back: One Show presenter Alex Jones, Lulu and Nancy bust a move ahead of the big show

Attempting the cannonball again? Rory Bremner and Robbie Savage lift up stargazer Russell Grant during the group practice

Alex went for comfort over glamour in a grey jumper and skinny jeans but still opted for heels in a pair of chic boots.

Viewers will remember when stagazer Russell Grant 'shot' out of a cannonball before being eliminated.

And by the looks of yesterday's practice, he may be pulling a similar move.

Off in her own world: Holly Valance busts a move as Robin Windsor and her partner Artem Chigvintsev pick up Russell

We're in charge: Russell and his partner Flavia Cacace lead the group

Comedian Rory Bremner and footballer Robbie Savage were seen lifting him up into the air.

Recently eliminated Australian singer Holly Valance looked as though she will be bringing the sex factor to the final, as she wiggled her hips while off in a world of her own.

She then snuggled up to her hunky partner Artem Chigvintsev.

Stepping in time: Audley Harrison with his partner Natalie Lowe, Robbie Savage with his partner Ola Jordan and Rory Bremner with his partner Erin Boag

Ready for the big night: Ola and Robbie show the others how its done

They've got chemistry: Holly and Artem show off their saucy moves amid the other dancers

Boxer Audley Harrison may not be quite the twinkle toes but he showed he takes dancing seriously, concentrating hard with partner Natalie Lowe.

There was no sign of the three finalists and their partners - Jason Donovan, Chelsee Healey and Harry Judd.

McFly drummer Harry is this year's favourite to win.

But he isn't counting on it, saying this week: 'Chelsee and Jason are incredible so I will have to keep working hard.

'It will come down to who performs best on the night.'

If Waterloo Road's Chealsee wins, she will be the youngest winner in the show's history, at 23 years-old.

Can you feel the sexual tension? Natalie and Audley pull some interesting faces during the routine

We've got to get it right: Erin and Rory appeared to be concentrating really hard

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