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Strictly curse strikes again as stars split after 12 years

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The Strictly Come Dancing curse doesn't just strike the show's current contestants, it appears no one is safe.

Professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff and ex-England rugby player Ben Cohen have reportedly parted ways after 12 years together.

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The couple's relationship was the product of the Strictly curse in 2013 when Ben left his ex-wife Abby for Kristina.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28:  Ben Cohen (L) and Kristina Rihanoff attend the Lady Garden Gala in aid of Silent No More Gynaecological Cancer Fund and Cancer Research UK at Claridge's Hotel on November 28, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff.
Pic: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

A source told The Sun: '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.'

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff arrive for the European premiere of 'Eddie The Eagle' at Odeon Leicester Square on March 17, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff. Pic: Karwai Tang/WireImage

Ben left his former wife Abby, whom he had been married to for 11 years, for Kristina when he was partnered with her during his stint on Strictly in 2013.

Per MailOnline, cracks began showing in their relationship when Kristina and Ben put their £1.75million home on the market. The Northamptonshire property, which was put up for sale in October, was bought in 2016.

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 16: Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen attend the launch photocall for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2014 at NIA Arena on January 16, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Steve Thorne/Getty Images)
Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen on Strictly. Pic: Steve Thorne/Getty Images

Kristina was caught driving without insurance and in court Ben pleaded poverty, admitting he was 'fighting to save his relationship and home' after Kristina was caught driving without insurance.

The professional dancer got six points on her licence, but faced a ban for accumulating 12 penalty points.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22:  Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff attend The London Critics' Circle Film Awards at the May Fair Hotel on January 22, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff. Pic: David M. Benett/Getty Images

Ben is the father of twin daughters, born in 2008, from his relationship with Abby. He and Kristina later welcomed a daughter named Milena to the world in 2016.

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