Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen welcome first child together

The couple welcomed their new arrival

Published 14th Jul 2016

Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff and rugby player Ben Cohen have welcomed their first child into the world, a healthy baby girl.

The couple announced their happy news in a statement where they also thanked friends and family for their support throughout.

A spokesperson for the couple said “Ben and Kristina are delighted to confirm they are parents of a beautiful baby girl. They would like to thanks friends and family for their kind wishes at this happy time.”

The couple first met back in 2013 when they were partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing, however insist they remained friends until Ben split from his ex-wife Abby.

Kristina then announced her pregnancy live in the Celebrity Big Brother house back in January. The dancer admitted it wasn't planned but the happy news made her 'cry with joy' when she found out she was expecting.

Kristina Rihanoff | © PA Images

She told a magazine at the time “It was a surprise but I'm am obviously delighted. My mother was with me over Christmas and when we found out she put her arms around me and she cried with joy.”

This is the 38-year-olds first child whilst Ben already has eight-year-old twin daughters to ex-wife Abby.

The couple are yet to announce a name for their new arrival or release any pictures.

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Grant Thomson

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