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Kristina Rihanoff: Jason Donovan's in very good shape at 43

The Strictly Come Dancing professional is impressed with with her partner this year

Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff are partners in Strictly Come Dancing 2011

Kristina Rihanoff believes she can win Strictly Come Dancing this year with Jason Donovan.

'Neighbours wasn't on in Russia when I was young, but I always loved his music,' she tells us.

'I think he has the right work ethic - he's performed on stage before and he's in very good shape.

'He looks incredible for 43!'

Kristina, 34, who is in love with former contestant Joe Calzaghe, has been learning how to pack a punch.

'We don't really do much ballroom dancing together. But he's trying to teach me some boxing, which is extremely hard,' she reveals.

'I think he's given up on me!'

Strictly Come Dancing is on BBC1 on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October.

Read the full story about Strictly Come Dancing's Kristina Rihanoff in Now magazine dated 3 October - out now! 

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