Strictly Come Dancing: Ola Jordan off the Christmas List

Former Strictly champion Ola Jordan has launched her autobiography to massive condemnation from Strictly fans.

Excerpts of ‘Strictly Ola’, an apparent behind the scenes expose, appeared in the Daily Mail, as the Jordans try to squeeze out another few minutes of fame from their association with the BBC’s flagship show.

Strictly fans were critical of everything, from the lack of any new ‘explosive secrets’ to the poor writing - being charitable, English isn’t Ola’s first language - but if not penned by herself, you’d expect an experienced ghostwriter to make it less TOWIE like.

A married couple having sex at work, men farting and female dancers having a bitch-off is hardly stop-you-in-your-tracks stuff to attract Strictly fans with a real interest in the show’s backstage secrets.

Everyone has their favourite pro dancers, and those they hate - the Cliftons collectively come in for a huge amount of grief in the forums, and while there have always been many who hated the arrogance of James, Ola had genuinely become a favourite, particularly since her series 7 winning partnership with Chris Hollins in 2009 (who has nothing but lovely words about his experience).

Sadly for Ola, James’ influence seems to tarnishing her reputation, with tacky, narcissistic and grubby just some of the adjectives aimed their way, while less vindictive fans suggested there may be elements of truth in some of the revelations - but that Ola has probably taken some issues way too personally, bearing in mind the pressured environment of Strictly.

The spangly handbags at 20 paces row with Karen Clifton is dragged up again, although Ola didn’t want to drag it up again *goes into even greater detail*. Considering the online abuse Karen got before, it would’ve been nice not to.

A common criticism aimed at the Jordans is that seemed to think they were bigger than the show. Which of course is untrue: no-one is bigger than the show. Dancers come, dancers go, judges get replaced, the band has been replaced, Brucie was replaced. Had they been more amenable, the Jordans may well have had a few more years in the spotlight.

However, I do agree with some of James’ criticisms of the show - I would like to see the professionals have creative control over music, costume and props, which under producer Louise Rainbow they seem to have lost, resulting in some pretty poor song choices.

This is the second year running the Jordans have hit the press right before the start of the new series and the worst thing is - such is their reputation - no one is surprised. Perhaps they should concentrate on their dancing, and less on the celebrity merry-go-round.

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