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

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

However, while it has actually been assumed that Strictly experts must 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 bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their struggles with stacking financial obligations and cash woes, with some even dealing with the possibility of losing their homes.

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' incomes to expose the truth about how for many, the cash stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have wound up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary troubles are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined 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 celeb partner Ben Cohen.

However, last year, the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being hit by money problems, with Ben laying bare their financial issues in court.

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

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

A buddy of the couple informed the Mail he stated: 'The past six 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 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 looks like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted to 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 house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being struck by money issues, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court (imagined in 2021)

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

'We're in company together so the problem is that we opened the business before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all honestly 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 business debt since of Covid. It's simply another issue.'

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

Records likewise expose that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was effectively ₤ 6,633 in the red, considering future liabilities, in its last accounts for the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been filed and are now almost 29 months past due.

Another company 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 company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other individuals was also incorporated and willingly struck off on the exact 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 likewise almost 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

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

But AJ has because shed light on the cash woes some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

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

While the star had formerly wished to start a new period of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic forced him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and brother Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ clarified the cash issues some Strictly stars can face after leaving the show.

He stated: 'We had a company where we were running our own trip and the tour was cut short. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I seemed like that was the ideal thing to do. We ended up with a barrel costs 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 choice to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own business.

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

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his good friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he discussed that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is no place near that.

The dancer stated: 'I believe a great deal of individuals anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and instantly 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 think openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however most people do not actually wish to discuss their financial resources.

'And I believe people are intrigued by money. People enjoy to see numbers and enjoy to see nice things, and a lot of times you need to live within your own ways.'

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of big cash deals and AJ states some people have no idea how to deal with that kind of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'desire to make a difference' and have established 'utilizing our own cash' a monetary investment business called FINT to assist to 'educate' people.

AJ ended up being extremely open about how in some cases the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars need to learn 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 really tough I believe in our industry, the show business and a lot of other industries right now since a great deal of people are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you do not have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my really first pay check on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job in six months time, I do have cash there that I can make use of if I require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are constantly jobs out there. It's just sometimes having to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is tough but you do have to adjust in some cases.

'It is very important that people go into these huge programs that they're taking pleasure in however they have a profession 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 expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no various and is routinely snapped back into the 'real world' as he's observed the significant boost in daily items.

He explained: 'Every day I'm brought back to reality. I brought up at the fuel pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to choices that have been made much greater up than my income. That's the real world.

'I resembled, 'What 10p more costly from the other day to today', like that's insane. I think individuals forget, the expense of living and inflation's gone up.

'Even when inflation boils down, it does not suggest that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a lot of people this year and I don't think it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately passed away with just ₤ 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 company had not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was dealing with an 'active proposal' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed almost ₤ 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 star in 2015 and 2016 he held more than ₤ 23,000 in the company and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the business, which was repaid.

The business had transported profits from a 'wide range of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media market', documentation stated.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - along with fellow Strictly expert 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 revealed his firm had actually not traded for a long time (pictured on the show in 2013)

He also recalled one time he made 'ridiculous cash', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as 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 2 minutes.'

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

He said: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had actually 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 private performances.

'When you're on prime-time TV, everybody wants a little piece of you.'

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin stated he became so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he couldn't bear to enjoy it, and he went into a 'steady decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was dramatically sacked by employers in 2015 following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was once considered a preferred among Strictly fans, but in 2015 he was drastically sacked by bosses following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

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

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

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

'My extreme passion and determination to win might have impacted my training routine.

'While respecting the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only best for the sake of the program that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't permitted to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the scenario.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to go over at this time, however I am committed to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household 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 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 numerous fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

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

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about one of 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 salary before she left the show in 2022, and given that her exit has actually amassed a big fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

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

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

Oti is noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she established with her husband Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has noted properties of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence increasing' underwear range, and she and other half Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of assets in 4 personal companies, which they co-own. including the home company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions as of last year.

And Oti has only included to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently 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 phase functions

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his car while attempting to kickstart his performing profession

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

His firm Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its latest possessions with ₤ 42,234 staying after costs.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his automobile while attempting to kickstart his performing career, while managing it with a workplace task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's nobody there, I'll sleep in my vehicle and then I can manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time sleeping in my vehicle - basically living out of my cars and truck - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People believe we live these easy, showbiz, attractive lives and it's not like that.

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

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

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

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually cashed in on their joint weight reduction in recent years, establishing a physical 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 doing the same 2 years lateer.

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

The couple have cashed in on their joint weight-loss in the last few years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually given that downsized to a home more 'appropriate' 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 possessions and ₤ 465,002 after costs.

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

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