Portia Oduba, the estranged wife of Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba, has spoken out about the emotional toll of their split, revealing that their two young children were 'really upset' after learning the family home had to be sold earlier this year. The former TV researcher, 36, said her 'stomach is all over the place' as she prepares to move her children to a new school in Kent and leave behind her close network of mum friends.
Last week, Ore Oduba opened up about his addiction to pornography, which he said 'destroyed' his life and cost him thousands of pounds. The couple's marriage ended after nine years in October 2024. They share two children: Roman, eight, and Genie, four.
Portia, who recently qualified as a personal trainer, described feeling 'really anxious' and 'overwhelmed' by the changes. 'It's Roman's last week of school and I don't really like change, especially when it comes to the kids,' she said. 'I also feel like I'm leaving my support network. I've got friends at the school who have been an absolute rock for me and the kids.'
Despite the upheaval, Portia has found happiness in a new relationship with British-German businessman Joshua Saxon Birch, which she confirmed on social media last year. Meanwhile, Ore Oduba has been keeping busy with theatre work and is set to embark on a UK tour with his former Strictly partner Joanne Clifton, with whom he won the Glitterball Trophy in 2016.
