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As Ben Cohen 'fights to save his relationship' with Kristina Rihanoff how he sparked public outrage when he left his wife for the 'Siberian Siren' and why they were still 'going through the wringer' years later


It's been more than a decade since Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff first laid eyes on each other from across Strictly's glittering dance floor, but now things are on the rocks.

Abby spoke publicly about her heartbreak, claiming Ben had 'done the dirty' on her and famously declaring: 'My husband, who I was with for 23 years, unconditionally loved and was completely loyal to in every respect, has left me for a f**king Russian dancer.' The couple also doubled down on their wedding planning, saying they wanted to make the big day a family affair with Ben's twin daughters Harriette and Isabelle, 15, that he shares with Abbey and Mila, serving as bridesmaids. about watching her marriage 'disintegrate' before her eyes, Abby – who fell in love with Ben after meeting him aged just 16 - explained: 'I sat in the [Strictly] studio audience each week smiling, but looking back, I see I was terrified.'

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