For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be best in presuming that its stars should be earning a large fortune.

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

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

Pros who have actually bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor in current years have actually shared their struggles with piling debts 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 struck by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the severe financial problems they had just recently experienced are thought to have actually lagged their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

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

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

However, in 2015, the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by cash troubles, with Ben laying bare their financial woes in court.

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

Giving evidence throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had bungled the handling of their car insurance policy and informed how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

A buddy 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 family, they have selected to move forward as separate people.

'Those close to 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 left with debilitating 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 informed the court: 'I get up every day and I combat not to lose whatever - to lose my cars and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by cash problems, with Ben laying bare their monetary troubles in court (pictured in 2021)

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

'We're in company together so the issue is that we opened business before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all honestly this is simply another problem for me to handle.

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a business financial obligation due to the fact that of Covid. It's just another problem.'

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

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

The business's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been submitted 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 submitting accounts.

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

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, considering future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are likewise almost 29 months past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially increased to popularity as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

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

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

While the star had actually previously intended to start a brand-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 financial obligation.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash problems some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the program.

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

'We didn't get paid, myself or Curtis, but we paid all of our dancers. It's a difficult choice to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own company.

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

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he described 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 expect 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 minimal company, that's not even close.

'I think openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people do not really wish to talk about their finances.

'And I believe people are fascinated by cash. People enjoy to see numbers and enjoy to see great things, and a great deal of times you require to live within your own methods.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of big money offers and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to handle that type of amount of money.

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

AJ became very open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars have to find out how to 'adapt' their profession.

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his good friends think 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 believe in our industry, the home entertainment market 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 job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my extremely first wage on Strictly I've always had actually that money invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in six months time, I do have cash there that I can draw on 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 difficult however you do need to adapt in some cases.

'It is necessary that people go into these big programs that they're enjoying however 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 dealing with the cost of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the 'real life' as he's discovered the significant boost in everyday products.

He discussed: 'Each and every single day I'm brought back to reality. I pulled up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to choices that have been made much greater up than my paycheck. That's the real world.

'I resembled, 'What 10p more expensive from yesterday to today', like that's crazy. I think people forget, the cost of living and inflation's gone up.

'Even when inflation comes down, it does not suggest that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be difficult for a lot of people this year and I do not think it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

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

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed 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 business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, but owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, meaning 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 channelled earnings from a 'wide range of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media market', documents stated.

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

Robin previously told how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year throughout his time on Strictly which concerned 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 revealed his company had actually not traded for some time (envisioned on the program in 2013)

He also recalled one time he made 'ridiculous money', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ 10,000 each to stay in a luxury resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an occasion. Our dance lasted 2 minutes.'

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

He stated: 'All of a sudden, I was making money 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 trip and personal efficiencies.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin said he became so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he entered into a 'constant decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was once considered a preferred among Strictly fans, but last year he was considerably sacked by bosses following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celeb partner Zara McDermott.

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

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'ravaged' Di Prima composed on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the events that caused my departure from Strictly.

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

'My intense passion and decision to win may have impacted my training program.

'While respecting the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's just ideal 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 circumstance.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to talk about at this time, however I am dedicated to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household absolutely nothing however success in the future.'

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

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

And the stars who have actually cashed in on their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise made a reported ₤ 200,000 fee for her stint on I'm A Star Get Me Out Of Here! last year

For numerous fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most successful 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 wage before she left the show in 2022, and considering that her exit has actually collected a substantial fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Ever since, 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, contributing to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before joining the Strictly lineup, Oti likewise 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 set up with her partner Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its most current accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money offer to work together with Bravissimo on a 'confidence boosting' underclothing range, and she and spouse Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of possessions in 4 private companies, which they co-own. consisting of the property company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in assets since last year.

And Oti has actually just added to her fortune in current months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was supposedly paid a ₤ 200,000 charge.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has actually moneyed in with a string of stage roles

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his car while attempting to start his carrying out career

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

His firm Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its most current assets with ₤ 42,234 staying after bills.

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to his automobile while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession, while managing it with an office task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's no one there, I'll oversleep my automobile and after that I can manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time sleeping in my car - essentially living out of my car - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People think we live these simple, showbiz, attractive lives and it's not like that.

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

'I was generally looking in my wallet going, I have actually simply been fired from another job. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already can't pay for 2 of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the teacher and state," Oh, there's been an issue at the bank. I'm going to need to offer you the money on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually cashed in on their joint weight-loss in the last few years, establishing a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his wife Ola following suit 2 years lateer.

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

The couple have capitalized their joint weight reduction over the last few years, establishing a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have considering that scaled down to a home more 'suitable' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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