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Victoria Johns

Strictly's Ola Jordan stuns in slinky red dress at 40th birthday after 'mum bod horror'

Ola Jordan stunned in a slinky red dress at her 40 birthday party - despite worrying she'd put on weight after having her baby.

The Strictly Come Dancing star looked sensational as she posed in the curve-hugging outfit, standing in front of a huge pink 40 balloon.

Captioning the pic on Instagram, Ola wrote: "The big 40!!!

"Can't quite believe I managed to get into this dress but I'm hoping it will distract from the number behind!!!" she wrote, adding a laughing crying emoji.

"Thanks so much to all of you gorgeous people who’ve been sending me happy birthday wishes. I have had an amazing weekend thanks to my wonderful hubby @jamesjordan1978, my family and friends. The hangover is real today let me tell you! But it was worth it."

The mum-of-one was often billed as one of Strictly sexiest stars, but recently admitted she was "horrified" by putting on weight after having her daughter Ella, two.

Ola admitted she felt "disappointed" with her figure in July (Ola Jordan/Instagram)

Posting a pic of her and hubby James Jordan next to the swimming pool in July, Ola said: "Hi guys. I wasn’t going to post this picture but I’ve decided to because I’m horrified and so disappointed with myself and by posting it I’m hoping it will help motivate me to do something about it.

"Our friend took this snap of us yesterday trying to stay cool by the pool but OMG... it was a total shock to say the least! When did we get ‘mum and dad bods’ ????"

Ola continued: "We know we’re not in our best Strictly shape but hey that’s what happens when you stop dancing for hours every day and have a baby," before teasing: "(I just want to know James’ excuse)."

She was often billed as one of Strictly's sexiest stars (Andy Barnes / Flynet - SplashNews)
The star told fans her body had changed since leaving Strictly (PA)

Former Strictly star James also left his thoughts, joking: "Saw this ages ago but my message didn’t go up - have you been drinking?

"We just look different babe - but OMG I look old."

Ola's candid post went down a storm with fans with Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt writing: "You look so happy xxxx."

The dancer with her mini-me daughter, Ella (Ola Jordan/Instagram)

Elsewhere, former Strictly: It Takes Two host, Zoe Ball, said: "Love you both!"

And the blonde beauty's 40th pic was met with just as much warmth.

After the dancer shared the sensational shot, one fan wrote: " You look fabulous," while another added: "You look amazing. Happy belated 40th birthday!"

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