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For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be right in assuming that its stars should be making a significant fortune.

Whether it be the tireless hours of training, or being an on-screen fixture for weeks on end, the program's expert dancers have assisted make the series a captivating watch throughout the fall months.

However, while it has been presumed that Strictly professionals must earn a pretty cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's a wholly different story.

Pros who have actually bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in the last few years have actually shared their struggles with stacking debts and money concerns, with some even dealing with the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the most recent stars to be struck by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the extreme monetary problems they had actually recently experienced are thought to have actually lagged their split.

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' paychecks to reveal the fact about how for lots of, the money stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's financial troubles are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (envisioned on the program in 2013)

Kristina formerly appeared on Strictly as an expert from 2008 to 2015, making headlines when she began a romance with her celeb partner Ben Cohen.

However, in 2015, the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being struck by money woes, with Ben laying bare their financial issues in court.

The degree of the couple's battles were laid bare in unusual situations - during a court look last September when Kristina, 47, was captured driving without insurance coverage.

Giving proof during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had actually mishandled the handling of their car insurance plan and informed how he was 'fighting to save his relationship and home'.

A buddy of the couple told the Mail he stated: 'The past six months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their household, they have selected to go forward as different people.

'Those near to them who understand them as a couple had actually hoped they would have the ability to work things out however for now it's over and it appears like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted crippling financial obligations after they tilled every penny they had into a yoga studio which plunged into crisis during the Covid pandemic.

In a tortuously frank admission Ben told the court: 'I get up every day and I fight not to lose everything - to lose my cars and trucks and my house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by money woes, with Ben laying bare their monetary woes in court (envisioned in 2021)

When questioned about the stress on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still living together. We're in it economically.

'We stay in business together so the problem is that we opened the organization before Covid and we got the worst seriousness of it and in all truthfully this is simply another issue for me to handle.

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got an organization debt due to the fact that of Covid. It's simply another problem.'

The company was listed to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, but the action was suspended 9 days later and terminated on April 28, 2023.

Records likewise expose that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was successfully ₤ 6,633 at a loss, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last represent the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The company's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been filed and are now nearly 29 months overdue.

Another business called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is likewise owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was set up in December 2021 and liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever filing accounts.

A 4th business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other individuals was also included and voluntarily struck off on the very same dates.

A 5th business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, taking into account future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are also nearly 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially rose to popularity as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has considering that clarify the cash concerns some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

AJ initially rose to popularity as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually formerly intended to kickstart a new era of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into debt.

Speaking to MailOnline, AJ clarified the cash problems some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the show.

He stated: 'We had a company where we were running our own tour and the tour was cut short. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I felt like that was the ideal thing to do. We wound up with a VAT expense which came out of our own pocket.

'We didn't earn money, myself or Curtis, but we paid all of our dancers. It's a hard decision to be made, however that's what it is when you are running your own business.

'They definitely did value it. I maybe didn't appreciate the financial obligation that I was left in but, hey, it's a decision that was made.'

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his friends believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he discussed that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is nowhere near that.

The dancer said: 'I think a great deal of individuals anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and quickly be a millionaire. Once you've paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a limited business, that's not even close.

'I think transparency is a favorable thing in this day and age, but the majority of people do not really want to talk about their finances.

'And I think individuals are captivated by cash. People love to see numbers and like to see great things, and a great deal of times you require to live within your own means.'

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a number of huge money offers and AJ states some people have no idea how to manage that kind of amount of money.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'desire to make a difference' and have established 'using our own money' a monetary investment firm called FINT to help to 'educate' individuals.

AJ became extremely open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars have to discover how to 'adapt' their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his buddies believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, as after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's truly tough I think in our industry, the show business and a lot of other markets today due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does use your mental health if you don't have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my very first salary on Strictly I have actually always had that money invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job in 6 months time, I do have money there that I can draw on if I require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always jobs out there. It's simply sometimes needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is tough but you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It is necessary that people enter into these big programs that they're taking pleasure in but they have an occupation behind them like myself and Curt. We're both professional dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'

Every day, individuals are facing the cost of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'real life' as he's discovered the dramatic increase in daily items.

He explained: 'Each and every single day I'm reminded truth. I pulled up at the fuel pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to choices that have been made much greater up than my income. That's the real life.

'I was like, 'What 10p more expensive from yesterday to today', like that's insane. I believe people forget, the cost of living and inflation's increased.

'Even when inflation boils down, it does not suggest that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a great deal of individuals this year and I do not think it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

Despite drawing in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with just ₤ 879 in his business's business account

Despite drawing in an outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with simply ₤ 879 in his company's company account.

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his firm had actually not traded for some time and according to Companies House Records was facing an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, but owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, suggesting it was ₤ 8,350 in the red.

At the height of his celebrity in 2015 and 2016 he held more than ₤ 23,000 in the business and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the company, which was repaid.

The business had actually channelled revenues from a 'wide range of contracts to offer performing arts services within the media industry', paperwork said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had been dealing with a Cruise - together with fellow Strictly professional Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and posted photos of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

Robin previously informed how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year throughout his time on Strictly which pertained to an end after the 12th series in 2014.

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his company had not traded for some time (pictured on the show in 2013)

He likewise remembered one time he earned 'silly money', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a high-end resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an occasion. Our dance lasted two minutes.'

He kept in mind in September 2022 that the 'best' year of his financial life was 2010, 'my first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He said: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the program such as the tour and personal performances.

'When you're on prime-time TV, everyone wants a little slice of you.'

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he couldn't bear to see it, and he went into a 'constant decrease' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was significantly sacked by bosses last year following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott

Following his departure from the show, Graziano tried to cash on his appearances on the show, with personalised video messages on Cameo

Graziano was when thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, but last year he was drastically sacked by bosses following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later on validated and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'ravaged' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the events that resulted in my departure from Strictly.

Strictly Come Dancing rich list: The professional dancers waltzing all the method to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the show

'My intense enthusiasm and determination to win might have affected my training routine.

'While appreciating the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't enabled to provide a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the scenario.

'There's more to this story that I am not able to go over at this time, however I am dedicated to being strong for my friends and family. I want the Strictly household absolutely nothing but success in the future.'

Following his departure from the show, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the program, with customised video messages on Cameo.

The dancer charged $100 (₤ 78) for a video message, and continued to refer to himself as a 'expert dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

And the stars who have actually capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For numerous fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Ever since, she has looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also earned a reported ₤ 200,000 charge for her stint on I'm A Star Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For lots of fans, Oti is considered among Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020.

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 income before she left the show in 2022, and since her exit has actually generated a big fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Since then, she has appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The Greatest Dancer, adding to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before signing up with the Strictly lineup, Oti likewise worked as a professional dancer on Strictly's German equivalent, Let's Dance.

Oti is noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she set up with her hubby Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually listed possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'confidence boosting' underwear range, and she and husband Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four private business, which they co-own. consisting of the home firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties as of in 2015.

And Oti has only contributed to her fortune in current months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently paid a ₤ 200,000 cost.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champ in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the program in 2020, has cashed in with a string of stage roles

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his cars and truck while trying to kickstart his performing career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has taken to the stage, carrying out in Strictly Ballroom, Rock of Ages and War of the Worlds.

His company Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its most current properties with ₤ 42,234 staying after bills.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his vehicle while trying to kickstart his performing career, while managing it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's nobody there, I'll sleep in my automobile and then I can afford 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my vehicle - generally living out of my vehicle - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People believe we live these easy, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.

'There's been times where I was just getting fired from job after task - regular office tasks, simply attempting to sustain my dancer career.

'I was generally searching in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another job. I have actually got four lessons tomorrow; I currently can't spend for 2 of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the instructor and say," Oh, there's been an issue at the bank. I'm going to have to provide you the cash on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have cashed in on their joint weight loss in current years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his spouse Ola following fit 2 years lateer.

James has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, returned a few years later on for the All Stars version and won Dancing On Ice in 2019.

The couple have actually cashed in on their joint weight reduction in recent years, establishing a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe.

The set sold their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have because scaled down to a home more 'ideal' for their daughter Ella.

Much of their earnings is funnelled through their company James and Ola Dance Academy which most just recently had ₤ 774,023 in properties and ₤ 465,002 after expenses.

They earn extra money by offering signed pictures for ₤ 9.50 while Ola provides dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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