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

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

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

Pros who have actually bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in current years have shared their struggles with piling financial obligations and money troubles, with some even dealing with the possibility of losing their homes.

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

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

Kristina Rihanoff

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

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

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

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

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had actually bungled the handling of their cars and truck insurance policy and informed how he was 'combating to save his relationship and home'.

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

'Those near them who know them as a couple had 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 crippling debts after they tilled every cent 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 vehicles 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 issues, with Ben laying bare their monetary problems in court (pictured in 2021)

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

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

'I've got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a business debt due to the fact that of Covid. It's simply another problem.'

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

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

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

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

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was likewise integrated and voluntarily struck off on the very same dates.

A fifth company 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 past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

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

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

AJ first rose to popularity as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually formerly intended to kickstart a brand-new period of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic forced him to cancel his organized dance tour, plunging himself and brother Curtis into debt.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash troubles 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 trip was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I felt like that was the best thing to do. We ended up with a barrel expense 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 tough decision to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own business.

'They definitely did appreciate it. I perhaps didn't appreciate the financial obligation that I was left in however, hi, it's a choice that was made.'

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

The dancer stated: 'I believe a great deal of people 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 restricted company, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people don't actually desire to speak about their finances.

'And I believe individuals are interested by cash. People enjoy to see numbers and love to see great things, and a lot of times you require to live within your own methods.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a number of huge cash deals and AJ states some individuals have no concept how to deal with that type of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have actually set up 'using our own money' a financial investment firm called FINT to help to 'inform' individuals.

AJ ended up being very open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can unexpectedly 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 makes is nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's actually difficult I think in our market, the entertainment industry and a lot of other industries today since a lot of people are being laid off. It does play on your mental health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested money, from my very first pay check on Strictly I've constantly had actually that cash 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 require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always tasks out there. It's simply often needing to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is hard however you do have to adapt sometimes.

'It is very important that people enter into these huge 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 expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no various and is routinely snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's seen the remarkable increase in everyday items.

He described: 'Every single day I'm reminded truth. I brought 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 costly from the other day to today', like that's insane. I believe people forget, the expense of living and inflation's gone up.

'Even when inflation comes down, it does not suggest that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a great deal of people this year and I do not believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in an impressive ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with just ₤ 879 in his company's service account

Despite pulling in an outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately passed away with just ₤ 879 in his company's business account.

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

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, however owed lenders ₤ 15,000, indicating 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 business and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the business, which was repaid.

The business had directed revenues from a 'broad range of agreements to provide performing arts services within the media industry', paperwork said.

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

Robin formerly 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 (visualized on the show in 2013)

He also remembered one time he made 'silly cash', informing This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as paid ₤ 10,000 each to stay in a high-end resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an event. Our dance lasted 2 minutes.'

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

He stated: 'Suddenly, I was earning money I had actually just dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly but from work off the back of the program such as the trip and private performances.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin stated he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he couldn't bear to view it, and he entered into a 'consistent decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was considerably sacked by employers last year following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott

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

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

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

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

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

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

'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just right for the sake of the program 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 scenario.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, however I am committed to being strong for my family and buddies. 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 'professional dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

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

Oti Mabuse

For many fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for two 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 fee for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! last year

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about 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 wage before she left the program in 2022, and since her exit has actually collected a big fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Since then, she has appeared as a judge on 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 joining the Strictly lineup, Oti likewise 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 set up with her husband Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has noted assets 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 'self-confidence boosting' underclothing variety, and she and hubby Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

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

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

Kevin Clifton

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

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he utilized 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, performing in Strictly Ballroom, Rock of Ages and War of the Worlds.

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

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

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's no one there, I'll sleep in my automobile and after that I can pay for 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

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

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

'I was essentially looking in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another job. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I currently can't spend for two of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the teacher and say," Oh, there's been a problem at the bank. I'm going to need to provide you the cash 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 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 actually 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 cashed in on their joint weight loss recently, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe.

The set sold their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually because downsized to a home more 'ideal' for their child Ella.

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

They make additional cash by offering signed photos for ₤ 9.50 while Ola offers dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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