But still had obligations for the pro dances. She was supposed to be in the one recorded for tonight's results show, and unless they did it before the accident, she won't be and they'd have to find a replacement.

Taken from today's Mirror, normal caveats apply:

Ola Jordan has left Beeb bosses furious as Strictly Come Dancing was thrown into turmoil after she injured herself rehearsing for a rival series.

Why would they mention it?

I have little doubt however that the lawyers are combing through the fine of her contract no doubt runs until the end of the series.

Besides she's heading the same way as her husband in ten days time and hoping the door doesn't hit her on the way out.

There is a picture of Ola in one of the Sunday Papers with a huge brace on her knee and it says something along the lines of that she has suspected Knee ligament damage .If it is Cruciate ligaments it cant take 9-12 months to heal.

Considering some of the injuries people got last year on the same show, that sounds about right. It's a ridiculously dangerous program and it was complete madness for a professional dancer to go on it.

I hope she heals quickly - she's not my favourite but I wouldn't wish a career threatening injury on anyone, even if they voluntarily signed up to a program where the odds of serious injury were about 50/50.

Why should any thread be removed simply because someone has spoken out against the BBC? What sort of fascist country do you come from?

As Ola is out of the competition so only perfoming in the group numbers. Then unlike when Claudia was absent it wasn't gonna make a different to the show in the way that she wasn't dancing with the celebrity or fronting the show.

If Ola or James had said anything like on twitter or given a statement then of course the BBC should have said something. But as neither was given then it would seem that they just want privacy.

Get well soon Ola!!!


Just a question. If Ola can't perform in the final with Steve what will happen?? Cos they normally have a little segment with the couples doing a fav rutine or memorable moment... So I'd imagine something will be annonced next week if she can't be a part of the final

I am a bit confused here. I thought Ola was involved in Strictly as a dancer until the end of the show so how can she be contracted to appear in the Jump?? I have no idea what this daft show is except that I have heard that a lot of celebs were injured last series but I have never watched it. I think personally we are done to death with reality shows, now employing other reality stars from other shows!!! The only "reality" show I watch is Strictly.

Personally I think the whole injury situation has been hyped up (seriously injured Ola may not be able to dance professionally any more etc etc !!) A bit like Amanda nearly bleeding to death in child birth but managed to look fantastic and go back to work a few weeks later!!

I would imagine Darcey would be happy to step in at short notice.

They have managed before when a professional was ill or injured so I am sure they will find someone - must be lots of professionals who would jump at the chance to appear at the final. Perhaps her husband can put on a skirt and wig?

Why would they have mentioned it on last nights show,? I and probably many others were totally unaware of anything until they saw todays papers.

Possibly Anya will step in or maybe Trent's wife Gordana. It partly depends too on whether the returning celebs are doing individual spots like they used to or a group dance like last year.

Did they mention Robin Windsor bring injured on the show? It was only on ITT.

Tuffers missed the final in his year - I think he was having a knee op.
Laila didn't turn up either, and I don't think there was even an explanation?

It's very unfortunate, but unless there's a clause regarding injury outside Strictly practice/performances then I'm not sure what the Beeb can do.

Any of the Pro's could hurt themselves - however, I do think that The Jump was not the best choice for someone who relies on being injury free for a living. I hope Ola was well insured.

I'll fight Darcy for the job!


Except I have two left feet

not on the main show, no

maybe she will be on the final show

ok, she won't be able to dance but she might be able to hobble onto the dance floor with Steve or Steve could push her on in a wheelchair or something.........

That would be epic!

The report I read said she was injured while training for the program. Are you saying she can't learn to ski on her own time?

So it's disgraceful not to wish Ola well on air, but inappropriate to welcome Claudia back on air? Make your mind up.

Ola was a disgrace, she had contractual obligations to SCD and pranced off and injured herself. Unprofessional and stupid.

Or that they pay people to do nothing when they have left to show. Obviously you either have to pay everyone full time, or they will go and do something else.

A growing problem is that more and more celebs are doing the show part time too. Thats what will happen when you don't pay them enough either.

How can we make this happen? How? HOW?????

Have you read your contract for work, if you work? There are often conditions included on what you can and can't do.

For instance I was a teacher and included in my contract was the fact that if I wrote any material that was published, any income from it had to be paid to my employer as it was their property because I had written in while employed by them even if I did it during evenings and weekends. Sound ridiculous, but if I had written a romantic novel while employed as a science teacher that condition would still apply, even though the novel had nothing whatsoever to do with my work.

Most employment contracts contain clauses on what activities you cannot do - it's often to do with insurance. I would think that the BBC insures all their dancers against injury and would therefore not allow "dangerous" activities outside the show, If they were injured there could be lengthy legal wrangling over which activity was the prime cause of the injury and who should pay out.

Claudia wasn't doing something that was likely to prevent her from doing her job and certainly wasn't doing anything to prepare for a show on another channel. Skiing is dangerous.