Brendan Cole's wife 'threatens DIVORCE if he doesn't stay away from backing dancer'... after THOSE cosy snaps

He has been plagued by rumours of marital strain after pictures of him emerged getting very close with dancer Jenna Lee-James.

And now it seems Brendan Cole has been told he has to change his ways after his wife Zoe reportedly advised him to stay away from the stunning blonde.

A source who is close with the Coles told The Sun: 'She has said to Brendan if he keeps seeing Jenna it could spell the end of their marriage.

Marriage woes: It seems Brendan Cole has been told he has to change his ways after his wife reportedly advised him to stay away from blonde dancer Jenna Lee-James

Marriage woes: It seems Brendan Cole has been told he has to change his ways after his wife reportedly advised him to stay away from blonde dancer Jenna Lee-James

'The pair of them both want to work on their marriage and she believes it's for the best.

'Jenna is still protesting her innocence but Brendan would rather not bring the whole situation back up at the moment and is sticking to the rules'.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Brendan and Jenna for comment.  

Earlier this month, photographs showed the former Strictly Come Dancing star getting very cosy with 41-year-old dancer Jenna.

Cosy: Earlier this month, photographs showed the former Strictly Come Dancing star getting very cosy with 41-year-old dancer Jenna Lee

Cosy: Earlier this month, photographs showed the former Strictly Come Dancing star getting very cosy with 41-year-old dancer Jenna Lee

An onlooker of the two at London's Ronnie Scott's nightclub said the two were holding hands, looking like a couple.

The night out came after Brendan revealed he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son, his second child with Zoe with whom he also shares daughter daughter Aurelia, five.

Brendan married model Zoe back in 2010, with the pair welcoming their first child, Aurelia, two years later. They had announced they were expecting another baby in September following a trip away to Mallorca, where the couple own a holiday home. 

Ultimatum? A source who is close with the Coles said, 'She has said to Brendan if he keeps seeing Jenna it could spell the end of their marriage'

Ultimatum? A source who is close with the Coles said, 'She has said to Brendan if he keeps seeing Jenna it could spell the end of their marriage'

According to The Sun, the former Strictly professional had been touring non-stop leading up to his wife's due date and had been documenting his late night outings with his fellow cast members on social media after their shows. 

Another source said the pair would talk about his struggles over missing his young family over drinks with Jenna.

Both Brendan and Jenna's representatives have been approached by MailOnline for comment.

Close: An onlooker of the two at London's Ronnie Scott's nightclub said the two were holding hands, looking like a couple

Close: An onlooker of the two at London's Ronnie Scott's nightclub said the two were holding hands, looking like a couple

Meanwhile, fans were shocked when it was announced Brendan had been sacked by hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing after 13 years and 15 series on the show because of his 'fiery personality'.

Insiders told MailOnline at the time: 'Fiery Brendan was sacked after 13 years and 15 series on the show for creating negative press and for his on-air outbursts.'

But the television star showed his emotional side as he broke down in tears while discussing his sacking during an interview on Lorraine on rival channel ITV. 

Changing lifestyle: The night out came after Brendan revealed he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son, his second child with Zoe with whom he also shares daughter daughter Aurelia, five

Changing lifestyle: The night out came after Brendan revealed he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son, his second child with Zoe with whom he also shares daughter daughter Aurelia, five