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

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

However, while it has been presumed that Strictly experts need to earn a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's a wholly different story.

Pros who have actually bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in recent years have shared their struggles with piling debts and money problems, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the most current stars to be hit by the notorious '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 believed to have been behind their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually wound up in financial obligation - 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 headlines when she started a love with her star partner Ben Cohen.

However, in 2015, the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by cash woes, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court.

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

Giving evidence throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had made a mess of the handling of their cars and truck insurance coverage and told how he was 'fighting to conserve his relationship and home'.

A friend of the couple informed the Mail he said: '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 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 looks like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted to crippling financial obligations 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 combat not to lose whatever - to lose my cars and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being hit by cash problems, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court (pictured in 2021)

When questioned about the strains on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still living together. We remain in it financially.

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

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

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

Records also reveal that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was effectively ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last represent the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

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

Another business 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 filing accounts.

A fourth company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other individuals was likewise included and voluntarily struck off on the same dates.

A 5th business called Yoga Wellbeing which is 100 percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, taking into account 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 fame as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic (visualized with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has since shed light on the money problems some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ first increased to fame as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had formerly wanted to kickstart a new era of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash problems some Strictly stars can face after leaving the show.

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

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

'They absolutely did appreciate it. I maybe 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 good friends think 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 think a great deal of people anticipate 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 business, that's not even close.

'I think openness is a positive thing in this day and age, but many people do not really wish to discuss their financial resources.

'And I believe people are intrigued by cash. People love to see numbers and like to see nice 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 variety of huge money offers and AJ says some individuals have no concept how to deal with that sort of amount of cash.

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

AJ ended up being extremely open about how in some cases the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars have to discover how to 'adapt' their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his buddies think 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 really hard I believe in our market, the entertainment industry and a great deal of other industries today since 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 money, from my extremely first salary on Strictly I've always had actually that cash invested into various . Therefore, if I didn't have a task 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 constantly jobs out there. It's just sometimes having to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is hard however you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It is essential that people go into these huge shows that they're enjoying but they have an occupation behind them like myself and Curt. We're both expert dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'

Every day, people are facing the expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'real life' as he's discovered the dramatic increase in daily items.

He explained: 'Each and every single day I'm reminded truth. I pulled up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to choices that have actually been made much higher up than my paycheck. That's the real world.

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't mean that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a great deal of people this year and I don't believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in an impressive ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with simply ₤ 879 in his company'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 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 company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, however owed lenders ₤ 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 company and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the company, which was repaid.

The company had channelled revenues from a 'wide array of agreements to provide performing arts services within the media market', paperwork stated.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - along with fellow Strictly professional Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and published 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 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 company had not traded for a long time (envisioned on the show in 2013)

He also remembered one time he earned 'silly cash', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain 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 remembered in September 2022 that the 'best' year of his monetary life was 2010, 'my first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He said: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the tour and personal performances.

'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 couldn't bear to see it, and he entered into a 'stable decrease' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just best for the sake of the show that I step away. I am distressed 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 circumstance.

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

Following his departure from the program, Graziano tried 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 'professional dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

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

Oti Mabuse

For numerous fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most effective 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 also earned a reported ₤ 200,000 charge for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most effective 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 income before she left the show in 2022, and since her exit has accumulated a substantial fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The Greatest 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 hubby Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has listed properties of ₤ 510,953, according to its most recent accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence enhancing' underclothing variety, and she and hubby Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of possessions in four personal business, which they co-own. including the home firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions since last year.

And Oti has just contributed to her fortune in current 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 program in 2020, has cashed in with a string of phase roles

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his car while trying to start his carrying out profession

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

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

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his vehicle while trying to start his performing profession, while juggling it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's nobody there, I'll oversleep my vehicle and after that I can pay for two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my vehicle - basically living out of my car - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People believe we live these easy, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.

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

'I was essentially searching in my wallet going, I've simply been fired from another task. I have actually got four lessons tomorrow; I currently can't pay for two of them.

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

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually capitalized their joint weight loss in the last few years, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his better half Ola following match two 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 reduction over the last few years, setting up a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have because scaled down to a home more 'suitable' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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