Ben Cohen asked for male dance partner for Strictly Come Dancing, looks to break down stereotypes

Rugby superstar and LGBT ally Ben Cohen has told the British press that he had been hoping to be paired with a male partner on Strictly Come Dancing:

The ex-England rugby star had hoped to be paired with pro Robin Windsor, but instead got stunning blonde Kristina Rihanoff.

Married dad-of-two Ben, 34, who has posed naked for magazines, said: “I’ve no qualms dancing with a woman or a man. Kristina will be easier to pick up though.”

Proud of being a gay ­pin-up, he added: “I like to break down stereotypes.”

Robin, 33, said at last week’s National Lottery Stars awards: “He kept saying to me, ‘I hope they put me with you’, but it wasn’t to be. “He’s amazing, the things he has done for the gay ­community. I adore him.”

(via Towleroad)