Kristina Rihanoff

Hi everyone,

Last weekend in Blackpool was really good, and a good change from the London studios. It all started on Friday morning very early! We went up on a team bus, it was a long drive but there was a good team atmosphere so it went by quickly. As soon as we arrived there was alot of rehearsals and a chance to have a look at the ballroom! It was amazing and looked so magical. It is alot bigger than the studio dance floor so I think it was a bit different for the celebs. We later met up with some of the forces in honour of Remembrance day, and taught them all how to dance! I think it was very different from their day to day jobs, but they all had a really good time and It was so inspiring to be working with such brave and wonderful men and women. Before Blackpool I also had the chance to model a Swarovski crystal brooch for the Royal British Legion, which was a limited edition poppy. The poppy was to raise money for the poppy appeal, I went with Lizzie Cundy, Zoe Salmon and Alex Best and it was an honour to be involved and help to raise money for such a good cause (pictured above)

At the end of last week I also went to the film premier of 'A Christmas Carol'. It was in Leicester Square and It felt like Christmas! I was very cold in my dress, but really enjoyed the film! This week I also went to another event with Joe to the MTV Staying Alive foundation launch. This was held at the Westbury Hotel, and again was really good and I had a great time!

I mentioned on my twitter a few days ago the clothes company called ' Ronen Chen'. http://www.ronenchen.com/main.php?lang=en This is an Israeli designer, and they are having a grand opening of their first UK store on the 19th November. I love their clothes, they are really stylish, comfortable and affordable so I have alot of clothing from there. I will be at the opening on the 19th, and if you want to have a look at their collection, call Anne on 0207 723 1973 as she is organising the guest list. There is 15% discount on the night, lets get shopping, and a good excuse with Christmas round the corner!

This week I have been keeping really busy with group rehearsals! So I am looking forward to Saturday's show. I am also going to the Showbiz awards on Sunday night, so a busy weekend ahead....

Thank you all for your continued support and lovely messages through my blog and facebook! I am also pleased to say that Brian and I have some shows confirmed for 2010 so I will be posting those as soon as I have all the details. I love meeting you all at these events, so I really look forward to them.

I will be in touch again soon

Kristina xx