Back to business! Kristina Rihanoff struts her stuff in skin-tight exercise gear as she arrives at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals
She's been the focus of media attention in recent weeks.
But Kristina Rihanoff made a defiant return to work on Monday afternoon as she arrived at the Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in central London.
The blonde beauty cut a casual figure as she clutched a coffee ahead of the new, gruelling schedule ahead of the BBC show's new series.
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Back to business: Kristina Rihanoff made a defiant return to work on Monday afternoon as she arrived at the Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in central London
The talented 37-year-old professional dancer was seen walking solo in her black, skin-tight exercise gear, which featured pink striped detail.
Wearing her long hair down in a casual centre-parting, she also sported a full face of make-up - despite the fact she's sure to work up a sweat on the dancefloor.
Plugging into her MP3 collection, she capped the look with a pair of suede wedge booties, for added height.
Looking good: The talented 37-year-old professional dancer was seen walking solo in her black, skin-tight exercise gear, which featured pink striped detail.
Just about managing raising a smile, Kristina had a determined expression on her face.
It comes just a few months after she was left distraught when spotted leaving her flat with England rugby hero Ben Cohen - her former dance partner - in late May.
Ben and his wife Abigail - who have six-year-old twin daughters together - split last September and Kristina was subsequently targeted on Twitter, where she was branded a home-wrecker.
Straight-faced: Wearing her long hair down in a casual centre-parting, she also sported a full face of make-up - despite the fact she's sure to work up a sweat on the dancefloor
Poker face: Just about managing raising a smile, Kristina had a determined expression
The show veteran, who has been nicknamed the Siberian Siren, previously had a fling with fellow professional Vincent Simone and started a long-term relationship with boxing champion Joe Calzaghe after being partnered on the show.
Shortly after she gave an emotional interview to The Mail on Sunday, slamming the trolls.
‘We are both single people. We enjoy each other’s company. We work together. Who knows what the future will hold. I do not owe it to the whole country to speak about my private life because it’s just that, private,' she said.
Smiling through it: Kristina was left distraught when spotted leaving her flat with England rugby hero Ben Cohen - her former dance partner - in late May
That hits the spot: The professional dancer clutched a take-away coffee as she started her day
‘I am a normal human being, maybe I have not always done the right thing. I make mistakes but I do not have to be crucified for them. My past should be allowed to be my past.
'It’s like I’ve been drawn as a man-eater and now I am not allowed to be anything other than that, the single girl who is to blame for other couples’ problems.'
The latest sighting comes just days after her professional dance partner, Robin Windsor, confirmed that Kristina and Ben are an official couple, telling The Mirror: 'My hope for them is that they stick at it and go the distance just like any other couple.
'Everyone has had their ups and downs. If their relationship is strong enough they'll fight through them and realise it's all about one another.'
Loved up: The latest sighting comes just days after her professional dance partner, Robin Windsor, confirmed that Kristina and Ben are an official couple
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