Straight-talking James is a Latin American specialist who tells it like it is. After a slow start to the dancing scene, James soon took on some major Championships and, along with his professional partner, wife and fellow Strictly professional dancer Ola Jordan, he became professional in 2003.
After being knocked out in week four in both series four and five, last year James wanted to break this pattern. He succeeded by staying in the competition until week nine with partner Cherie Lunghi. This year he wants to go all the way: "Last year I got past my four-week curse... this year I want to be picking up the trophy."


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