By KIRSTEN MURRAY FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 22:18 GMT, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 22:18 GMT, 6 March 2025

Strictly’s Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen have reportedly split after 12 years together. 

The ex-England rugby star and professional dancer’s relationship was the product of the infamous Strictly curse after the pair met on the show in 2013 and Ben left his then wife Abby for Russian star. 

However friends have now confirmed to The Sun that the pair have parted ways after financial difficulties tore the relationship apart.

A friend told the publication: ‘Ben left his wife Abby for Kristina, only to now split with her.

‘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.’

Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen 'split after 12 years together after financial difficulties tore the relationship apart'

Strictly’s Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen ‘split after 12 years together after financial difficulties tore the relationship apart’

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Strictly’s Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen ‘split after 12 years together after financial difficulties tore the relationship apart’

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