Joe Calzaghe has been banned from having sex with Kristina Rihanoff.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pair - who have been reportedly dating since they met on the talent show - have been banned from having sex by the BBC, who feel a sexual relationship would be a huge distraction for the new couple.
Joe is a man of great power and strength. And I have to admit he's very good-looking
One of Kristina’s friends said: "The chemistry is extraordinary between the two of them. It’s totally electric. It’s all Joe can do to somehow keep himself in check.
"He has a constant urge to carry her off to bed - but the BBC have asked her to keep it platonic while the show is on. He’s telling everyone that she’s a top girl who is absolutely irresistible."
Rumours of a relationship between the 37-year-old boxer and his 31-year-old dance partner first emerged when they were spotted canoodling during training.
But Kristina has now admitted she has a crush on the sportsman and has praised his great stamina.
She told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Joe is a man of great power and strength. And I have to admit he’s very good-looking.
"He is more like a machine than a human. His energy and stamina are incredible. He can just keep going and going. We can go for a run in the morning, stop for lunch then train for six hours and he won’t be tired.
"Older people can’t keep up with me, but Joe and I can dance all day and he is comfortable with the intimacy that dancing requires. I prayed for a young one and when we met I felt like I’d won the lottery.
"He has a great sense of humour. We are always laughing together."
The new series of ‘Strictly..’ starts on BBC One on Friday (18.09.09).
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