the Wedding Planner

UK Wedding News

29/09/2014

Ben Cohen Denies Rihanoff Rumours

Ben Cohen has hit out at reports that the recent breakdown of his marriage was down to his close friendship with Kristina Rihanoff.

Cohen, 36, appeared in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with professional dancer Rihanoff. The couple have remained close friends since appearing on the show, and their closeness was recently called into question when the former rugby player and his wife announced they were to separate after 11 years of marriage.

In a statement issued on Facebook, Cohen has now spoken out about the rumours, saying they are not true.

- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
The Party Photobooth Limited

He wrote: "Stories have been published that are laced with innuendo about me, my wife Abby, and my friend and former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Kristina Rihanoff.

"Kristina and I share the same passion for charity work and have helped each other with our charities to raise money and awareness.

"It is a desperately sad world, when two adults of different genders cannot have a friendship without being attacked maliciously.

"My wife and I have already issued a statement regarding our current marital issues, and we stand by that statement.

"Our own problems, like those of any family, should be handled in private. That I am a public figure, does not remove my family's right to privacy."

The father-of-two also took to Twitter to share his support for 37-year-old Rihanoff. He tweeted: "Stay strong @KRihanoff. It's horrible being bullied each week for no reason at all. Thinking of you."

Earlier this month, Cohen and his wife issued a joint statement confirming they were to separate after 11 years of marriage. The couple have two daughters together.

(JP/CD)

Top stories


20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant

Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance

Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth

Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend

Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life

Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle

Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans

Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids

Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
more infomore info
0 44.213.75.78 Ban:1, But:1 28/03/2024

"Ben Cohen has hit out at reports that the recent breakdown of his marriage was down to his close friendship with Kristina Rihanoff."