Tag Archives: Ben Cohen

Straight ally and uber-hottie Ben Cohen has confirmed his casting for the upcoming season of Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Metro recaps Ben Cohen’s rumored casting on Strictly Come Dancing, which is Britain’s version of Dancing With The Stars: Who is he: Chiselled member of England’s 2003 Rugby World cup winning squad, better known for his philanthropic work (he is founder of the anti-bullying organisation The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation) since retiring from the game in 2011. Chances of …

Retired rugby star and straight ally Ben Cohen is clinically deaf in both ears and he told the press this weekend that he’s been greatly helped by new hearing aids provided by Elton John. Ben said: “He called me out of the blue and said, ‘I hear you’re going deaf. I love the work you’re doing and I’d love to …

With an appearance by Ben Cohen. (Via Towleroad)

In an appearance before ParliOut, a group of gay Parliament staffers, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow mistakenly introduced rugby star and anti-homophobia activist Ben Cohen as “openly gay.”  Cohen took the gaffe in good humor. Via Gay Star News: In his speech as reported by the Evening Standard, Bercow said: “I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting …

From Ben Cohen’s Facebook page, where his caption is: “And proud of it!”

(Tipped by JMG reader Mimi)

Too many of these? I ain’t mad at him. Source.

Check out the NYT’s Style section today for a profile on Ben Cohen. You might also enjoy Father Tony Adams’ interview with Cohen in Pride Magazine, which is online in its entirety.

Andrew Belonsky has the story.

Boy Culture has more photos.

(Via – Towleroad)

Last night I met Ben Cohen at a Chelsea gay bar, where he was raising funds for his anti-homophobia campaign. Also in the house was champion wrestler Hudson Taylor. I’ll post a slideshow later today. PS: Ben is completely sweet.

Read this NYT profile on the two most well-known straight allies in the world of sports. The article begins: Ben Cohen is a world-class English rugby star, and Hudson Taylor is a three-time college all-American wrestler. They live on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. They barely know each other. But they have something quite unusual in common. They may …