Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff Forced to Sell £1.75M Home Amid Financial Struggles
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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ben Cohen and his fiancée Kristina Rihanoff have put their £1.75 million home in Sywell, Northamptonshire, on the market as they grapple with significant financial difficulties, MailOnline has learned. The couple, who purchased the five-bedroom property in 2016, listed the house for sale just days after Cohen publicly discussed their financial struggles in court.
Cohen, 45, recently admitted that he is “fighting to save his relationship and home” following Kristina’s recent legal issues. The professional dancer was caught driving without insurance in April, accumulating six penalty points and facing a potential ban after reaching 12 points on her license.
The driving offense has only added to the couple’s woes. Cohen appeared in court to support Kristina’s unsuccessful appeal against the motoring conviction, during which he revealed their mounting debts and the financial challenges they are facing due to failed business ventures.
The couple, who share an eight-year-old daughter named Melina, have struggled to submit accounts for their yoga studio, Soo Yoga, which has reportedly racked up nearly £500,000 in losses. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted their fitness and wellbeing business, making their financial situation even more precarious, as per reports The Sun.
Their family home, which sits on 1.73 acres of land and is valued at £1.75 million, has been listed for sale on Rightmove. Described as a “superb family home” with spacious living areas and an impressive kitchen, the sale appears to be a strategic effort to alleviate some of their financial burdens.
Cohen and Rihanoff’s relationship blossomed when they competed together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, and they later launched several businesses as a couple. However, their financial troubles have been growing for some time, and recent events have only heightened the pressure on the couple.
In addition to the yoga studio’s financial strain, Cohen disclosed in court that their personal finances have been stretched thin. The decision to sell their home is seen as a necessary move to address their debts and regain stability.
Despite their struggles, Cohen and Rihanoff are trying to remain optimistic as they work through these challenges. Their family’s well-being, particularly their daughter Melina, remains a priority as they navigate these difficult circumstances.
With their home now on the market, Cohen and Rihanoff are taking steps to mitigate their financial troubles, but the road ahead remains uncertain as they face potential legal issues and the continued fallout from their business losses.
