For viewers tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be best in assuming that its stars must be making a substantial fortune.

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

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly experts should earn a quite penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for the majority of it's a wholly various story.

Pros who have actually bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their battles with stacking financial obligations and cash troubles, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

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

back the shine behind Strictly stars' paychecks to expose the truth about how for lots of, the cash stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually ended up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (visualized on the show in 2013)

Kristina previously appeared on Strictly as a professional from 2008 to 2015, making headlines when she started a love with her star partner Ben Cohen.

However, in 2015, the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being struck by money concerns, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court.

The extent of the couple's struggles were laid bare in uncommon scenarios - throughout a court look last September when Kristina, 47, was caught driving without insurance.

Giving evidence during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had actually bungled the handling of their cars and truck insurance coverage and told how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

A pal of the couple told the Mail he stated: 'The past 6 months have been hell for them and it has actually torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their household, they have actually picked to go forward as separate people.

'Those near them who know them as a couple had actually hoped they would be able to work things out but for now it's over and it appears like there's no going back.'

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

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

In 2015 the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being struck by money issues, with Ben laying bare their financial concerns in court (pictured in 2021)

When questioned about the pressures on his and Kristina's relationship, he said: 'We're still cohabiting. We remain in it economically.

'We stay in business together so the problem is that we opened business before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all truthfully this is just another issue for me to deal with.

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a company debt because of Covid. It's simply another issue.'

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

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

The company's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have still not been filed and are now nearly 29 months past due.

Another company called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is also owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was established in December 2021 and dissolved by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever filing accounts.

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other individuals was also integrated and willingly struck off on the exact same dates.

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

AJ Pritchard

AJ first rose to popularity as an entrant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has given that clarify the cash woes some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

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

While the star had actually previously intended to start a new period of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his scheduled dance tour, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into debt.

Speaking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash issues some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.

He said: 'We had a business where we were running our own tour and the tour was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers due to the fact that, personally, I seemed like that was the ideal thing to do. We wound up with a barrel bill which came out of our own pocket.

'We didn't make money, myself or Curtis, however 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 company.

'They certainly did appreciate it. I maybe didn't appreciate the debt that I was left in however, hello, it's a decision that was made.'

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his pals believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is no place near that.

The dancer said: 'I believe a lot of individuals expect you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and immediately be a millionaire. Once you've paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a restricted business, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, however the majority of people do not actually want to discuss their finances.

'And I believe people are interested by money. People like to see numbers and love to see good things, and a great deal of times you need to live within your own ways.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of big cash offers and AJ states some individuals have no idea how to manage that sort of amount of cash.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have established 'utilizing our own money' a financial investment company called FINT to assist to 'inform' people.

AJ ended up being really open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to discover how to 'adjust' their career.

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his pals believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, as after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is no place near that

He continued: 'It's actually difficult I think in our market, the show business and a great deal of other markets right now due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you do not have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my really first salary on Strictly I've always had that money invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a task in six months time, I do have money there that I can make use of if I need it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always jobs out there. It's simply in some cases needing to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is hard but you do have to adapt often.

'It is necessary that individuals go into these big programs that they're taking pleasure in however they have a profession behind them like myself and Curt. We're both expert dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'

Every day, people are dealing with the cost of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no different and is regularly snapped back into the 'real world' as he's noticed the remarkable increase in everyday products.

He described: 'Every single day I'm reminded truth. I brought up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more costly due to decisions that have actually been made much higher up than my paycheck. That's the real life.

'I resembled, 'What 10p more costly from yesterday to today', like that's crazy. I believe people forget, the expense of living and inflation's increased.

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't suggest that it returns 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 simpler.'

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with simply ₤ 879 in his company's company account

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

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his firm had not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was dealing with an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, but owed creditors ₤ 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 business, which was paid back.

The company had actually carried incomes from a 'variety of contracts to offer performing arts services within the media industry', paperwork said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been working on a Fred Olsen Cruise - together with fellow Strictly expert Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and published images of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

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

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

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

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

He stated: 'Suddenly, I was generating income I had only dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not just from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the tour and personal efficiencies.

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

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he became so 'bitter' about not being enabled to return that he couldn't bear to watch it, and he went into a 'stable decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was significantly sacked by managers last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, but in 2015 he was considerably sacked by managers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later confirmed and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'devastated' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply regret the events that led to 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 program

'My extreme enthusiasm and decision to win may have impacted my training regime.

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

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

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

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

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

Oti Mabuse

For many fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Ever since, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise made a reported ₤ 200,000 charge for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! last year

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.

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 salary before she left the program in 2022, and because her exit has accumulated a huge fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The best Dancer, contributing to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

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

Oti is listed as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she established with her spouse Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to work together with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence boosting' underwear variety, and she and spouse Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four personal business, which they co-own. including the residential or commercial property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties as of last year.

And Oti has only included 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 fee.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the program in 2020, has moneyed in with a string of phase functions

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his automobile while trying to kickstart his performing career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has actually required to the stage, performing in Strictly Ballroom, Rock of Ages and War of the Worlds.

His company Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its newest assets with ₤ 42,234 staying after costs.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his automobile while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession, while juggling it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's no one there, I'll oversleep my cars and truck and then I can pay for two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time oversleeping my cars and truck - essentially living out of my automobile - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People believe we live these simple, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.

'There's been times where I was just getting fired from job after task - normal workplace jobs, just attempting to sustain my dancer career.

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

'I'm going to have to blag it with the teacher and say," Oh, there's been a problem at the bank. I'm going to need to give you the money on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

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

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his other half Ola following fit two years lateer.

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

The couple have actually cashed in on their joint weight-loss in current years, establishing a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The set offered their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have actually given that scaled down to a home more 'suitable' for their child Ella.

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

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

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