Strictly's Ola and James Jordan reveal the gender of their first child together
Congratulations!
Last updated 17th Dec 2019
Huge congratulations are in order for former Strictly Come Dancing couple Ola and James Jordan, who are expecting their first child together! Ola, 36, and 41-year-old James have been married since 2003, and have been very vocal about their wishes to have children.
They revealed the happy news in an interview with Hello! magazine in September, and have now announced that they're having a baby girl! Speaking to Hello! once again, James and Ola both shared a wonderful snap of themselves holding a pink balloon.
James wrote, 'I can’t wait to meet my baby girl 🥰,' as Ola shared the same photo with the caption, 'I’m so excited we are having a baby girl 😝💝.'
They told the magazine, "Because we were quite nervous going through IVF we didn't want to jinx anything… Now we know it's a little girl it just feels very real now. It's amazing. It's brilliant."
Ola added, "As a couple we always wanted to know what we're having and I think Christmas is the best time to find out. I was so emotional! A little girl is the best thing that could happen to James, honestly. He's not going to let her go."
James joked that he would be "wrapped about her little finger", but added that his little girl will be "locked up until she's at least 32."
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In September, Ola shared a snap of the photoshoot on her Instagram which shows the pair embracing and holding a scan of their baby. Opening up about their three-year fertility struggle, which has seen them go through IVF treatment to achieve their dream of parenthood, Ola added that the baby is due in March 2020.
Ola told the publication, "When we had the scan it was funny because the baby was dancing. I'm not sure if it was a cha-cha or a jive, but it was definitely dancing!"
James added, "We've been with each other for 20 years, married for 16, travelled the world, achieved amazing things in our careers: trophies, accolades, Ola won Strictly Come Dancing, I won Dancing On Ice.
"But finding out that we are pregnant is no doubt our biggest achievement ever. This is probably the most special and exciting thing that has ever happened to us."
James shared the same photo on Instagram, and wrote, '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!!!! 👶
'It’s been a long time coming but the day we found out was honestly the happiest day of our lives. It’s something we have both wanted for a long time and I know Ola will make the best mummy ever.
'For anyone else who might read this that is going through the emotional rollercoaster of trying to start a family, never ever stop believing and be there for each other like I was for Ola and she was for me. I now can’t wait to hold my baby in my arms...... Big love to all of you xxx
'And a big thank you once again to @hellomag for sharing our story of IVF struggles and now the joy of pregnancy.'
Congratulations!
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