Strictly curse scandals
FLAVIA CACACE AND MATT DI ANGELO Not only did Flavia reportedly dump her long-term boyfriend for Strictly partner Matt Di Angelo, but her ex was Vincent Simone, also a dancer on the show! While Matt states he waited until he knew for sure that Flavia was single before making a move, their relationship is considered the very first Strictly scandal.
KATYA JONES AND SEANN WALSH
Pictures surfaced in the tabloids of Seann Walsh and dance partner Katya Jones kissing on the streets of London in 2018. Katya was married to fellow Strictly dancer Neil Jones and Seann was in a long-term relationship with actor Rebecca Humphries. Rebecca released a statement on social media accusing Walsh of telling her she was ‘nuts’ every time she questioned his relationship with Katya.
KRISTINA RIHANOFF
AND BEN COHEN
After 23 years together,
Ben Cohen broke up with Abby Blayney soon after the show had wrapped. Understandably, Abby was devastated and reportedly said, ‘If it wasn’t for that woman, me and Ben would still be married.’ Ben and Kristina Rihanoff announced their relationship in 2015 and have since welcomed a child.