England rugby star Ben Cohen is the latest celebrity to suffer the Strictly Come Dancing curse, announcing his split from his wife Abby.

Ben and Abby insisted that there was no third-party involved in the break-up, but confirmed that they have agreed to "take time apart".



Cohen is the third celebrity from last year's series of Strictly to suffer a break-up, following Susanna Reid and Countdown star Rachel Riley.

"Ben and Abby Cohen have agreed to take time apart to deal with some marital issues, but remain fully committed to the welfare of their children," said a rep for the Cohens.

"There is no third party involved, and Ben and Abby now ask that their privacy and that of their family be respected at this difficult time."

The couple married in 2003 and have two daughters, Harriette and Isabelle.



Cohen danced with Kristina Rihanoff on last year's series of Strictly, and finished eighth.

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