For viewers tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be ideal in presuming that its stars must be earning a significant fortune.

Whether it be the determined hours of training, or being an on-screen component 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 assumed that Strictly specialists must earn a quite penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for many it's a wholly different story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in recent years have actually shared their battles with stacking financial obligations and cash concerns, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter 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 actually wound up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (pictured on the program in 2013)

Kristina formerly appeared on Strictly as a professional from 2008 to 2015, making headings when she started a romance with her celeb partner Ben Cohen.

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

The extent of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual situations - 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 made a mess of the handling of their automobile insurance coverage and informed how he was 'combating to conserve his relationship and home'.

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

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

The couple were left with crippling debts after they tilled every cent they had into a yoga studio which plunged into crisis throughout the Covid pandemic.

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

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

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

'We're in service together so the problem is that we opened business before Covid and we got the worst seriousness 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 company financial obligation because of Covid. It's just another issue.'

The company was noted to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, but the action was suspended 9 days later and terminated 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 consideration 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 filed and are now almost 29 months past due.

Another company called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is also 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 submitting accounts.

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

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, taking into consideration 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 fame as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has considering that shed light on 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 first rose to fame as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually formerly wanted to kickstart a brand-new period of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his scheduled dance tour, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash concerns 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 interrupted. We paid all of our dancers due to the fact that, personally, I felt like that was the right thing to do. We ended 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, but that's what it is when you are running your own business.

'They certainly did appreciate it. I perhaps didn't appreciate the financial obligation that I was left in however, hi, 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 discussed that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is nowhere near that.

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

'I think openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, however the majority of people don't really desire to speak about their finances.

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

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of huge cash offers and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to deal with that type of amount of money.

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

AJ became extremely open about how in some cases the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to learn how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his 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 really hard I believe in our market, the home entertainment market and a lot of other markets today since a great deal of people are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested cash, from my very first pay check on Strictly I've always had that money invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a task in 6 months time, I do have cash 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 sometimes needing to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is tough however you do have to adjust in some cases.

'It's important that individuals go into these big programs that they're delighting 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 dealing with the expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no various and is frequently snapped back into the 'real world' as he's noticed the dramatic boost in daily items.

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

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't indicate 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 believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with just ₤ 879 in his business's service account.

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his company had actually not traded for some 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, 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 company had directed earnings from a 'wide range of contracts to provide performing arts services within the media market', documents said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had been working on 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 told how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year during his time on Strictly which concerned 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 actually not traded for a long time (pictured on the program in 2013)

He also recalled one time he earned 'silly cash', informing This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were when paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a luxury resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an event. Our dance lasted two 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 said: 'Suddenly, I was generating income I had actually just dreamt about. I probably 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, everybody desires a little slice of you.'

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin stated he became so 'bitter' about not being enabled to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he went into a 'constant decrease' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was drastically sacked by managers in 2015 following claims of gross misconduct towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott

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

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

The dancer later validated and regretted his actions against 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 rich list: The professional dancers waltzing all the way to the bank after making MILLIONS thanks to the program

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

'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only best for the sake of the program that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't enabled to offer a quote to the online newspaper article, and I take on board the sensitivity of the circumstance.

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

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted to cash on his appearances on the program, with personalised 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 effective 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 charge for her stint on I'm A Celeb 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 champ 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 show in 2022, and because her exit has actually accumulated a huge fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, she has appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was also 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 noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she established with her partner Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence increasing' underwear variety, and she and other half Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in 4 private companies, which they co-own. including the residential or commercial property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties since last year.

And Oti has only contributed to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Star 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 stage roles

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his car while attempting to start his performing career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has actually required to the phase, carrying out 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 remaining after bills.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his vehicle while attempting to kickstart his performing career, while juggling it with an office task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's no one there, I'll oversleep my car and then I can afford 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

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

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

'I was basically searching in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another task. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already can't pay for two of them.

'I'm going to have to blag it with the teacher and state," Oh, there's been a problem at the bank. I'm going to have to provide 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 the last few years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his partner Ola following suit two 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 loss recently, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually considering that scaled down to a home more 'ideal' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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