Strictly Come Dancing’s James Jordan lashes out at BBC for ‘sacking’ him

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by Anna Lewis |
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Yesterday we heard the sad news that James Jordan and Artem Chigvintsev wouldn’t be back for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Producers of the show confirmed that James – who has been on the show for eight years – won’t be taking part in the next series after he turned down a smaller role he was offered in the series.

A spokeswoman for* Strictly* told The Mirror, “James Jordan was offered a role still on the show. It wasn't to be partnered with a celebrity, but it was to be involved in specials such as Children in Need, that sort of thing. But he declined that. He was offered a reduced role on the show."

And now James has lashed out at the BBC for ‘sacking’ him.

He tweeted: "WELL TWEEPS Yes it's true I WILL NOT be returning to 'BURN THE FLOOR'.... Sorry, I mean 'Strictly Come Dancing' However........"

".........do not believe everything the BBC have written in their statement."

Unlike James, it looks like Artem has left on friendly terms.

Artem Chigvintsev
Artem Chigvintsev

The 31-year-old has decided to stay in the US - where he appears on Dancing With The Stars - to resolve issues he’s been having with his visa.

Writing on Twitter, he said: "I want to say thank you to all my followers for your endless support I will miss SCD, UK very very much let's hope my visa situation will change in the future that is the reason I decide to stay in US to sort my citizenship."

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