Kristina Rihanoff posts student’s message of support after Ben Cohen marriage breakdown

Kristina Rihanoff has been flooded with support after the heart-wrenching news of her split from Ben Cohen.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 47, and former England rugby player, 46, first met on the BBC show in 2013, when they were struck by the infamous “Strictly curse”, which had resulted in Ben separating from his wife, Abby.

In the wake of their split, Kristina took to social media to share a picture with one of her students, reposting it on her Instagram stories. The photo had originally been shared by the student as a tribute for International Women’s Day. In the caption, they wrote, “Keep inspiring, supporting, and growing each other. Happy International Women’s Day”!

Ben and Kristina welcomed their daughter, Milena, into the world in 2016. And in November 2022, the couple took a major step in their relationship, getting engaged during a romantic getaway in the Maldives.

However, sources reveal that their split is largely due to financial problems, with their joint business, Soo Yoga, left in significant debt after the pandemic. In addition, Kristina faced a driving ban for driving without insurance, adding even more stress to their already struggling relationship.

A friend close to the pair told The Sun: “It’s like the curse in reverse. This will be like karma for Abby, she was so upset when Ben left her. It’s like he has got his comeuppance”.

They added: “The past six months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their family, they have chosen to go forward as separate individuals. Those close to them who know them as a couple had hoped they would be able to work things out but for now it’s over and it looks like there’s no going back”.

The couple has reportedly opened up about their financial difficulties over the past year. They have put their £1.75 million Northampton home on the market, and Ben has stepped down as a director of their shared yoga business.

In September, Kristina appeared in court regarding her driving ban, and Ben later spoke out about the financial strain they have both been enduring. He revealed the emotional pressure he’s under, stating: “I get up every day and I fight not to lose everything – to lose my cars, my house, and my relationship. I’m so overdrawn”.

When asked about the strain on his relationship with Kristina, he admitted, “We’re still living together. We’re in it financially. We’re in business together, so the problem is that we opened the business before Covid, and we got the worst severities of it. Honestly, this is just another problem for me to deal with”.

The dad-of-one went on to explain the depth of their financial struggles, adding: “I’ve got credit cards that are overdrawn. I’m overdrawn in both accounts. We have a business debt because of Covid. It’s just another problem”.

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Source: Mirror