Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff first met when they were paired up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Fast forward and they are now happier than ever in their countryside home and have sat down with OK! VIPs to reveal the low-down on what went on during their season.
Former Strictly professional dancer Kristina, 43, told OK! that her one “regret” is that she was had too many worries and insecurities.“I was stressed out of my mind if the dance was going to be ok on the night, do you know if I could go back, I would probably enjoy it a little bit more to be honest.”In one of the pair’s funniest, most awkward moments on the show, Ben – who made it to week nine of the competition – told the story of how he had to run off to the toilet during a live show.
To hear more secrets from the loved-up pairs experience on Strictly Come Dancing, watch the exclusive video above! Ben: My last job was 13 months ago and I’ve had no support, which has taken its toll. Having a new business, not being able to earn, I’ve found that really hard. As someone who’s self-employed, I haven’t had any help. When you come back to the business and you’re standing still, you feel completely lost because you don’t have any guidance. And to grow a business like that, it’s incredibly tough. From the mental health side of things, that’s something I’ve found really difficult.
Ben: I’ve had my really low points. But people don’t speak about their weaknesses because they don’t have support for it. We’ve got to find a balance after lockdown.Kristina: Yeah. We have a house full of girls. Ben’s twins are teenagers and it’s been really tough for them. They are missing their friends. Life is digital now and it’s too different. They need that personal connection, it’s not good for them to express their feelings purely through text.