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Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff was recently spotted for the first time since the sudden announcement that she and former flame Ben Cohen have decided to split14:04, 09 Mar 2025Kristina looked glam despite the recent newsKristina Rihanoff has been seen out and about after splitting from Ben Cohen.The former Strictly Come Dancing star was in a long term relationship with the rugby legend. Their split was announced on 7 March and Kristina was recently spotted for the first time since the news.Rihanoff wore an all-black ensemble with matching waist length coat, trousers, trainers and tote bag. She paired the look with black sunglasses and held an iPad and keys in her hand.The Strictly star looked as glamorous as ever despite the sad news, with her blonde locks worn in poker straight layers. Kristina accessorised with large silver earrings and appeared to wear eye makeup to accentuate her features.Rihanoff wore all black when she was spotted for the first timeRihanoff met Ben on Strictly 12 years ago and sources told The Sun that the couple reportedly faced financial difficulties before their split. Both Kristina and Ben have launched their own businesses, which reportedly impacted their finances.Back in 2023, Ben told Hello! Magazine: “Over the last nine years we’ve been through the wringer. To support each other through difficult times in business is the ultimate test in a relationship.”Kristina and Ben met on Strictly Come Dancing”I’ve watched her flourish, from her becoming a mum to growing as a businesswoman, and it has strengthened our bond.”Kristina is best known for performing on Strictly Come Dancing and has competed as a professional since 2008. She was previously partnered with John Sergeant, Joe Calzaghe, Jason Donovan and Colin Salmon as well as her former flame Ben Cohen.The couple were together for 12 years before they decided to splitCohen is a former rugby player and was a member of the England team that won the Rugby World Cup back in 2003. His main position was as winger before he retired in 2011.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan’s sister Linda sadly died recently and the panellist is being forced to “put on a brave face” as she prepares to celebrate a huge milestone achievement12:31, 09 Mar 2025Singer and actress Linda Nolan dies aged 65Coleen Nolan is “putting on a brave face” to celebrate a life achievement while grieving her sister Linda.The TV star is hitting a massive milestone this week as she turns 60, but the celebrations are tinged with sorrow, just eight weeks after her beloved sister Linda Nolan passed away at 65 following a long battle with cancer.A source told OK! that Coleen’s landmark birthday feels overshadowed by grief, despite plans to throw a celebration with mates and family.”This is a milestone birthday for Coleen, but she is still, of course, going to be thinking about her sister. Coleen is still very, very sad about losing Linda, so it’s a very bittersweet moment. It’s heartbreaking that Linda won’t be there,” they said.Coleen is utterly devastated by the passing of her sister LindaColeen shot to stardom with her sisters in The Nolans, with anthems like I’m In the Mood For Dancing. She shared a tight-knit bond with her siblings, especially with Linda.Coleen, mourning Linda’s loss, posted a touching tribute at the time of her death. The Nolan sister was clearly devastated and took a moment to inform her fans of the upsetting news.The Loose Women star paid tribute to her sister(Image: More

Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore has reportedly left BBC bosses ‘infuriated’ and ‘in an awkward position’ after she pulled out of a major TV show at the last minute12:30, 09 Mar 2025Laura Whitmore left ‘terrified’ by first job after quitting Love IslandFormer Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore allegedly pulled out of the BBC’s upcoming Celebrity Apprentice special just days before filming was due to kick off, causing chaos for the production crew.The special was set to celebrate two-decades of The Apprentice, with celebrities battling it out in business challenges under the watchful eye of Lord Alan Sugar.A few famous faces joining the show were announced last week, according to The Mirror. The names include The One Show’s Angela Scanlon and Tom Skinner, a pillow and bed salesman who appeared on the show in 2019.But it seems Irish telly star Laura won’t be part of the line-up. It’s believed she’s cause chaos at the broadcaster after dropping out of the star-studded version of the long-running show at the last minute.Laura Whitmore ‘sparks fury with BBC bosses’ after backing out of show days before filming(Image: More

Documentary maker Stacey Dooley has previously opened up about her past living in Luton, losing a friend to drugs, her shoplifting phase and dealing with a father who wasn’t around12:00, 09 Mar 2025Strictly: Stacey Dooley reveals her skirt fell down in rehearsals Stacey Dooley had a rather wild past.The documentarian grew up in Luton and has previously opened up about what it was like growing up surrounded by drugs. Dooley said: “Drugs were always available when I was growing up in Luton.””My pals did loads of gear. Everyone was taking pills and sniffing coke. “Boys would take pills at school in their lunch break.”Stacey said that she has previously “witnessed people taking heroin” and once went out with a boy who was “heavily involved with dealing coke”.”I remember going into his room one day and there were scales out and he was bagging it up. I’ve seen it all.” Sadly, Dooley has also revealed she once lost a friend “to smack before his 18th birthday.”Stacey opened up about her troubled childhood(Image: More

The Exorcist is one of the most iconic films ever made and the creepy 1973 flick is shrouded in mystery and real-life horror stories, including a strange building fire and a priest’s blessing11:20, 09 Mar 2025The Exorcist 4K ultra HD official trailerThe Exorcist’s story is terrifying, but what happened during filming will disturb you to the core.The 1973 horror film tells the story of young Regan MacNeil and the attempts to exorcise a demon from her body. However, away from the cameras you could be forgiven for thinking the film was completely cursed.In the 1998 documentary The Fear of God: 25 Years After The Exorcist, Father Thomas Bermingham recalled: “[Director William] Friedkin called me and said: ‘Can you come down and exorcise the set?””I said: ‘No Billy, no. I don’t want to increase anxiety or anything like that.” Instead, Thomas gave The Exorcist’s team a blessing.Linda Blair played the iconic role of Regan MacNeil(Image: More

Gene Hackman died of heart disease while wife Betsy Arakawa sadly passed due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, but questions are still circulating regarding their pet dog’s cause of death10:10, 09 Mar 2025Updated 10:39, 09 Mar 2025Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with their dogGene Hackman’s dog Zinna was found dead alongside the Hollywood couple.Investigators have revealed information which could explain how their pooch Zinna died. Gene’s cause of death was reported as hypersensitive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s as a contributing factor during a press conference on 7 March.According to readings on Hackman’s pacemaker, it is believed that he died around 18 February, while Betsy, who died of a severe respiratory illness transmitted through rodent excrement named hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, is believed to have died around 11 February judging by the final time she was spotted on surveillance footage.An official cause of death for their dog Zinna has not yet been confirmed, however it has been reported that it is possible the 12-year-old died of dehydration and starvation.Gene and Betsy had a love for dogsNew Mexico State Public Health Veterinarian Erin Phipps told reporters: “Given the timelines presented it is a possibility.”The couple owned two other dogs, Bear and Nikita, who both survived. ABC News reported that a doggy door meant that they were able to enter and leave the house, which meant they were likely able to access food and water outside.In a heartbreaking revelation, officials noted that Gene’s Alzheimer’s was in an “advanced state,” meaning that it is “quite possible that he was not aware” of his surroundings. This means he may not have registered that Betsy was dead or that Zinna was in a crate.The couple were found dead alongside their beloved pooch Zinna(Image: More

The BBC high school drama has seen the likes of Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page, as well as Hollywood star Jodie Comer, grace its halls over the years10:00, 09 Mar 2025Waterloo Road: Donte and Amy share a kissWaterloo Road, the beloved BBC high school drama, has been a launchpad for many of its young stars ever since it started in 2006.After an eight-year hiatus, the show made a triumphant return, much to the delight of fans, but over the years some may have forgotten about some of the show’s cast who have gone on to great things since.The reboot saw the story return to Rochdale school, now helmed by Kim Campbell, with familiar faces returning as their children prepared to tread the same corridors they once did. The casting team of the BBC One soap had a knack for spotting future big screen talent, propelling many young British actors to stardom.Here are some of the screen star you may have forgotten had a role in the BBC school-based soap…Jack O’ConnellJack O’Connell starred as Dale(Image: More

Ella Rae Wise is well known for starring on The Only Way is Essex and has had her fair share of drama on the showTVMonde Mwitumwa09:00, 09 Mar 2025The Only Way is Essex star Ella Rae Wise is well known for appearing on ITV hit reality show
Ella Rae Wise, a familiar face from ITV’s reality hit The Only Way is Essex, first graced our screens in 2019. The 24 year old former hairdresser joined the show alongside Kelsey Stratford and Chloe Brockett, who has since left the series.In a surprising turn of events, Ella was given the boot from TOWIE in 2021, along with ten other cast members including Harry Lee and Clelia Theodorou. However, she made a triumphant return in June 2022 and has been a central figure on the show ever since.Her comeback was kept under wraps until a week into filming the new series, leaving fans gobsmacked.Aside from her TOWIE antics, Ella also dipped her toes into Celebrity Ex On The Beach at the start of 2022, sharing the spotlight with James Lock and Megan Barton Hanson.Ella joined in 2019 alongside Kelsey Stratford as well as Chloe Brockett(Image: More