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James and Ola Jordan get trapped in a lift after Dancing On Ice live show

It was an eventful night for the star!

James Jordan had a rather stressful evening yesterday, after he performed live on Dancing On Ice he got stuck in a lift with his wife Ola!

The professional dancer and former Strictly star documented their predicament on his Instagram Story.

They were attempting to get home after a long day at the studios when disaster struck.

A tired James didn’t look too impressed as he told fans: “So Dancing on Ice is finished, we’re with my mum and dad and we’re stuck in a lift.”

He was not happy (Credit: @jamesjordan1978 Instagram)

Panning the camera around, James revealed the tiny space he, Ola and his parents were enclosed in.

He added: “I don’t like it.”

Ola was trapped with James (Credit: @jamesjordan1978 Instagram)

The 40-year-old and his wife, 36, then pressed the lift’s emergency button and called for assistance.

James filmed Ola as she asked for help via the intercom and repeatedly told security: “We’re stuck!”

They tried everything to get out (Credit: @jamesjordan1978 Instagram)

But it seems hysteria started to kick in for poor James, following such a busy day.

They began banging on the door and laughing, as Ola yelled: “Help! Help!”

They were desperate to get out! (Credit: @jamesjordan1978 Instagram)

James’ dad could then be heard saying: “Don’t worry about it. Just kick the door down.”

But luckily, help wasn’t far away as staff told them they were on their way to let them out.

Ola later updated fans about their ordeal on her Instagram Story.

She revealed they got out safely, writing: “We are out! All good!! Still alive.”

Ola confirmed they were okay (Credit: @olajordan Instagram)

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Earlier in the night, James had impressed with his Flinstones-inspired skating routine with pro partner Alexandra Schauman.

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…we’re the Flintstones 💪 • 📸 @oliviadaveymakeup @alex_lukasz @dancingonice

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It’s a good job you didn’t get stuck before your performance, James!

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