'She is confirmed to return': Kristina Rihanoff 'to remain on Strictly Come Dancing following Ben Cohen romance rumours'
She's been haunted by allegations she was having a romance with Ben Cohen after they were partnered on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.
But Kristina Rihanoff being painted as a 'man eater' won't affect her future on the BBC One ballroom competition, despite rumours she could be getting the axe this autumn.
The talented 37-year-old professional dancer is a firm favourite with TV bosses and there is no question over her future on the show.
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Back for another series: Professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff is set to making a comeback to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn, despite claims she could be getting the axe
A source told The Sun: 'There has never been any question over Kristina's future. She is 100 per cent confirmed to return this year.
'The first and foremost thing in our minds when we are casting our pro dancers is how good they are, and Kristina is a brilliant dancer.'
MailOnline has contacted a Strictly spokesperson for comment, who confirmed that Kristina would definitely be making a return next series.
Controversy: Kristina was pictured leaving her flat with rugby hunk Ben Cohen two weeks' ago
Denial: The 37-year-old beauty recently confessed she was left suicidal over claims she was seeing Ben, who split from his wife of 11 years last autumn
Kristina was left distraught after she was spotted leaving her flat with England rugby hero Ben Cohen in May, with many branding her a home-wrecker online.
Ben and his wife Abigail - who have six-year-old twin daughters together - split last September and Kristina was targeted on Twitter after the news broke.
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.
'Why do people point the finger at the woman?': Kristina opened up about her ordeal in a heartfelt interview with The Mail on Sunday
Kristina gave an emotional interview to The Mail on Sunday this weekend, slamming the trolls for always putting the blame on the woman.
‘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.’
‘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. Why do people point the finger at the woman and never the man?’
She's a pro: The star has been part of the BBC One ballroom dancing competition for eight years
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