Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley has spoken out at those who say her young children led from the "Strictly curse". The 36-year-old took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 when she was still married to her first husband Jamie Gilbert. In the show she was partnered with professional dancer Pasha Kovalev and after splitting from her husband began dating Pasha.
Rachel and Pasha married in 2019 and have two children together, Maven two and Noa six months. Rachel told The Times that she hates the idea of the so-called "Strictly curse".
The Countdown star was married to Jamie for just 16 months before splitting and they met at university. After the Strictly Come Dancing series had ended Rachel and Pasha began dating, leading many to believe they were victims of the infamous "Strictly curse" which has seen many contestants split up with their partners in the outside world after falling for their professional dance partners on the BBC series.
