News about Pasha Kovalev

Rachel Riley says Strictly Come Dancing left her with PTSD as a result of Amanda Abbington's explosive exit, causing her to lose CBT

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 2, 2024
Rachel Riley, Countdown's host, claims that Strictly Come Dancing left her with PTSD after she first appeared on the program in 2013. All Strictly Come Dancing contestants now require cognitive behavioural therapy, according to the TV star (CBT). Even the most sane, solid, grounded people, it will do something to you,' she said at the Inspiration Awards For Women in London. 'And there are so many people I've seen in recent years who have the same experience.' I don't think even factories are aware of what it does to people.' 'I was suggested CBT by Riley, 38, who is married to ex-Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev,' he says: 'I think it's been really good.' Riley's admission comes after Amanda Abbington, a Strictly contestant, made her exit from the BBC show a dramatic finale.

What happened to Ukrainians who moved in with celebrities and politicians?From Chris Tarrant buying refugees their very own flat, to the Tory MP who put up three generations of the same family, the famous faces who offered help

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Chris Tarrant (left, with his partner Jane Bird) and Rachel Riley (middle, with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Pasha Kovalev) and Tory MPs Matt Hancock, Grant Shapp, David Cameron, and Robert Jenrick were among those notable figures to welcome people fleeing the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Despite moving to a new apartment he purchased for them, Mr Tarrant, 77, told MailOnline that he still sees the Ukrainian family who stayed with him 'a lot.' Mr Shapps is seen right and inset at the top of the page, welcoming a family into his house.

At the premiere of Bluey's Big Play, Rachel Riley enjoys the evening out with husband Pasha Kovalev and daughter Noa, 2

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2023
At the premiere of Bluey's Big Play at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday, Rachel Riley enjoyed a family night out with her husband Pasha Kovalev and their daughter Noa. As she wore a white T-shirt over a pair of black skinny jeans, the TV presenter, 37, posed a casual figure for the occasion. The Countdown host completed her appearance with two trainers, letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders.

At the premiere of Mog's Christmas, Rachel Riley enjoys a family day out with husband Pasha Kovalev and their daughters Maven, three, and Noa, two

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 3, 2023
Rachel Riley, accompanied by husband Pasha Kovalev and their two children, was all smiles at Channel 4's Christmas premiere in London on Sunday.

Only TWO contestants have escaped from the Strictly Strictly Strictly Come As they prepare for Blackpool Week

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 18, 2023
The Strictly Come Dancing stars prepare for their appearance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday, it appears there is a Strictly bleakness that the contestants are attempting to escape. Unlike the famous curse that sees couples falling for each other, this latest calamity involves the show's leaderboard. Based on recent performances, it is unlikely that anyone at the top of the leaderboard at Blackpool would lift the glitterball trophy in the show's final.

Countdown star Rachel Riley hires bodyguard after feeling 'terrified' at the hatred projected towards her and the British Jewish community since Israel's response to the Hamas terrorist atrocities

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 28, 2023
Rachel Riley (left) was seen leaving Countdown's studios in Manchester last Wednesday with celebrity protection officer Billy Robinson (left), who has also looked after the likes of actress Michelle Keegan and Coronation Street actor Barbara Knox. Ms Riley, pictured right, stepped into the Range Rover of the bodyguards parked outside the television set, dressed in jeans and a grey hat. Mr Robinson's hire by the mother-of-two follows a firsthand experience in London of people commemorating Hamas' attack. Ms Riley, who is married to former Strictly Professional dancer Pasha Kovalev, was dining in a restaurant on October 7 when she discovered pro-Palestinian locals dancing on the street.

As she recalls a humourous tale on Countdown, Rachel Riley dresses an elegant figure in a nude illusion blue lace dress

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 24, 2023
As she talked with host Colin Murray, the Countdown whizz, 37, turned an elegant figure in a nude illusion blue lace dress. She recalled a comedic anecdote when she revealed how she once booed her husband Pasha Kovalev in front of Stephen Hawking.

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg's relationship history: From being on the show in 2018 to being'seriously obsessed with' snaps.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
Since being partnered during Strictly Come Dancing's series in 2018, they've gone from strength to strength. Joe Suggs, 32, and Dianne Buswell, 34, may have escaped the infamous Strictly curse as a married couple in their fifth year together. While Joe, a British YouTube comedian and actor, and Dianne, an Australian professional dancer, were both on the show in 2018, but not as dancing partners. With their infectious chemistry, the pair, as well as Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev, became runners-up next to Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, as well as former champions Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, thrilled fans and judges. But the couple received a more coveted award than the Glitterball Trophy: each other's hearts. We look at how the adorable couple came to the show and what they're doing right now as the new series starts on September 16th.

Inside the Strictly Come Dancing curse: All the couples torn apart and the new romances formed by the BBC show over 20 scandalous years

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
Last week, Strictly Come Dancing returned to on screens for the 21st time, marking the company's 21st series. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, couples are bound to break ups. Although some couples dissolved while competing on the show, amicable or not, many fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the iconic ballroom, giving rise to the infamous Strictly curse.

Amanda Holden turns heads in a vibrant red dress as she leaves Heart FM - after admitting to a brush with the notorious Strictly curse while dancing with ex-pro Pasha Kovalev

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Amanda Holden commanded curiosity in a figure hugging red ribbed midi dress when she left Heart FM on Wednesday after her radio show.

Rachel Riley takes the floor at the Southport Flower Show in a stunning floral gown. Pasha Kovalev and her partner Pasha Kovalev are both charming in a stunning floral gown

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2023
She's known for her chic ensembles while still demonstrating her math skills. Rachel Riley and her partner, Pasha Kovalev, were all gorgeous on Friday at the Southport Flower show. The 37-year-old wore a sleeveless midi dress with delicate buttons down the front under a v-neckline.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Damien Aspinall's bank gains ownership of his family's casino empire, he claims his losses

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2023
RICHARD EDEN: His father, a close friend of Lord Lucan before his disappearance in 1974, but Damian Aspinall's own chance seems to have run out. Aspinall has lost his interest in the family casino business he revived two decades ago, as I can reveal. After failing to pay a £6 million mortgage, investment bank Investec is reported to have taken over Aspinall's 35% interest in Aspers. One of his friends tells me, 'It's the end of an age.' "It's not clear why he didn't pay the mortgage." At one time, his interest in Aspers was worth about £50 million.' Aspinall, 63, was expected to earn a fortune of around £200 million.

After Countdown filming, Rachel Riley is overjoyed as she receives a surprise visit from her daughter Maven and Strictly Come Dancing co-star Pasha Kovalev

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2023
Rachel Riley was overjoyed after she received a special gift from her family when she left the Countdown studios on Wednesday. Pasha Kovalev, 43, and their three-year-old daughter Maven, who was greeted by the host, 37, who had come to surprise the mother-of-two after filming. As she spotted her family waiting for her before embracing her daughter in a tight hug, the television math whizz's face looked ecstatic.

Rachel Riley wears blue and yellow football shirt supporting upcoming Ukraine charity match - after taking in refugees from the war-torn country

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
Rachel Riley left the Countdown studios in Media City Salford on Tuesday wearing a blue and yellow football shirt to promote the forthcoming Ukraine charity match. As she strutted home in the bright top where she teamed with skimpy denim shorts, the host, 37, lent her help in promoting the game. Rachel has been a huge supporter of refugees since the Ukraine conflict started, and she and her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Pasha Kovalev, 43, have adopted a family.

Rachel Riley enjoys first cinema date with husband Pasha Kovalev in four years after revealing marriage struggles

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev enjoyed a rare date night in four years on Friday for the 'first time in four years.'

A glimpse at the couple's love story from Strictly to parenthood as Rachel Riley details her marriage struggles with her husband Pasha Kovalev

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
In a recent interview, Rachel Riley describes her marital struggles with her husband Pasha Kovalev, comparing them to'ships that pass by night.' The 37-year-old Countdown star confessed that finding some alone time with professional dancer Pasha, 43, is incredibly difficult, considering their juggle work and parenthood. Following their debut on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, the couple married in a clandestine Las Vegas wedding in 2019, delighting family and followers alike.

Rachel Riley discusses her affair with husband Pasha Kovalev, acknowledging that they can be like'ships of the night'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
In an interview with The Sun, Rachel Riley discusses her marital battles with her husband Pasha Kovalev. While juggling work and parenthood, the Countdown star, 37, admitted that finding some alone time with former Strictly Come Dancing actress Pasha, 43, is extremely difficult. Rachel said that date nights can be unusual for the couple, who share daughters Maven, two children, and little No. 22, 22 months old.

When Rachel Riley accepts the MBE, she is aided by her partner, Pasha Kovalev

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 11, 2023
Rachel Riley will be given an MBE at Windsor Castle for her part in raising the issue of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism. In the New Year Honours list, the Countdown host, 37, was lauded for her contributions to Holocaust education as a tireless campaigner. She was a vocal opponent of Labour's handling of suspected anti-semitism within the party, and she slammed Jeremy Corbyn's conduct as leader.

Rachel Riley says she and husband Pasha Kovalev put romance on hold as they focus on parenting

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
Rachel Riley said she and her husband Pasha Kovalev put passion on hold while prioritizing parenting their children, but they will soon get back to it. In an interview with The Sun, the TV presenter, 37, opened up as she opened up about the joys and pains of raising two young children. We're still talking about the romance and dates, but we've just kind of stuck a pin in it,' Rachel explained.

Rachel Riley is every inch the doting mother as she transports her two children to a magical place

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 13, 2023
On Saturday, Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev were all smiles as they welcomed their children to the launch of Gabby on the Go, an interactive experience in Lakeside, London. As she wore a pink stripe jumper and ripped denim jeans, the countdown host, who is mother to three-year-old Maven and Noah, two children, looked effortlessly chic. Her blonde tresses were styled in a half-up bun, and she seemed upbeat and relaxed as she casually held Noah on her hip.

For a FIFTH season, the award-winning Dave sitcom returns with a TV favorite pair

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2023
The stars and creators of one of Dave's most popular sitcom have confirmed that the show will return for a fifth season. Despite the fact that the fourth series is not yet airing, it has been confirmed that the channel has already commissioned the comedy for another outing.

According to Rachel Riley, Ukrainian refugees were unaware of her fame

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2023
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev have reported that the Ukrainian refugees they took into their homes had no idea they were a celebrity couple when they arrived. Countdown's 37-year-old star and her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Sasha Borysenko, her eight-year-old son Mykyta, father Luba, and her aunt Gayla were all in need of assistance in the Russia conflict. After discovering she is a celebrity, Gayla arrived last June and the majority of her family joined her - and they all now use the word'star' for Rachel.

The two children, Rachel Riley and her partner Pasha Kovalev, perform at a Disney gala performance

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2023
On Sunday, Countdown's Rachel Riley and her partner Pasha Kovalev carried her two children to the gala performance of Disney's Winnie the Pooh: A New Musical Adaptation at Riverside Studios in London. As she wore a pink tank top and a pair of black leggings, the host, 36, appeared content and relaxed. Over the top, she wore a pink fluffy coat while still keeping her two daughters Maven, three years old, and one-year-old Noa.

After meeting their partner on the show, FEMAIL looks at Strictly Come Dancing actors who had children

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 22, 2023
Here, FEMAIL looks at the other loved up contestants who met their significant other on the infamous UK ballroom tournament and then went on to have children with them. Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez (centre), Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev (right), and Kristina Rihanoff are among the adorable couples on the show.