Sunday 14 December 2014

BBC bosses 'furious that Ola Jordan will miss Strictly final after injuring herself while training for rival show The Jump'

BBC bosses 'furious that Ola Jordan will miss Strictly final after injuring herself while training for rival show The Jump'

Professional dancer, Ola Jordan has reportedly angered BBC bosses after an injury sustained while training for a rival show, means she is now expected to miss the final of Strictly Come Dancing.
Moreover, according to the Sunday Mirror, the show's choreographers had to quickly change the routine for Saturday night's semi-final group dance after she seriously hurt herself. 
The 32-year-old, who was partnered with wildlife TV presenter, Steve Backshall, on the show this year, suffered damage to her leg and hips while training for Channel 4 show The Jump.
Tension: BBC bosses are reportedly cross that Ola Jordan will miss the Strictly final after injuring herself on rival show, The Jump
Tension: BBC bosses are reportedly cross that Ola Jordan will miss the Strictly final after injuring herself on rival show, The Jump
A source told the paper: 'This is not an ideal scenario on the eve of one of our biggest shows of the year.
'While naturally concerned for Ola's well-being, the producers are seething that she was hurt while training for a rival show.
'We just cannot understand what she was thinking, doing winter sports while Strictly is at such a crucial stage.' 
Unfortunate: A source said, 'This is not an ideal scenario on the eve of one of our biggest shows of the year'
Unfortunate: A source said, 'This is not an ideal scenario on the eve of one of our biggest shows of the year'
A spokesperson for Channel 4 confirmed the news, saying: 'Unfortunately, due to injury, Ola is no longer able to take part.'
Other celebrities who are scheduled to appear in the sports-related series include Heather Mills, Sally Bercow and Mike Tindall. 
Ola and Steve were voted off Strictly in November - although the Polish-born beauty was still involved in the show.
In hospital: The blonde beauty, 32, reportedly fell at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead
In hospital: The blonde beauty, 32, reportedly fell at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead
According to The Sun, Ola was in hospital on Thursday where her husband, James, was at her side - but she left for home on Friday.
'It was a freak accident and nobody's fault,' a source said. 
'But she fell heavily and the injuries are very serious. She definitely will not be taking part in this weekend's Strictly group dances, nor The Jump in January.' 
Last year's winner Joe McElderry had been drafted in following an injury among the competitors, in a show that led to numerous health woes. 
Socialite Henry Conway broke a bone in his hand and Melinda Messenger withdrew as a result of concussion suffered on the bobsleigh track.
Two of the finalists, Sir Steve Redgrave and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, were also unable to complete the contest following injuries 
Meanwhile, Caroline Flack is now favourite to win Strictly at 11/10 after a perfect score, according to William Hill. 
A spokesperson for Strictly Come Dancing declined to comment to MailOnline.
'The injuries could leave her unable to dance at the same level ever again. She's in a bad way,' a source said
'The injuries could leave her unable to dance at the same level ever again. She's in a bad way,' a source said


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