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

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

However, while it has actually been assumed that Strictly professionals must earn a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for a lot of it's a completely various story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor recently have shared their battles with stacking financial obligations and cash issues, with some even dealing with the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the newest stars to be struck by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the serious financial troubles they had actually recently experienced are thought 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 ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (visualized on the show in 2013)

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

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

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

Giving proof during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had mishandled the handling of their automobile insurance plan and informed how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

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

'Those near to them who understand them as a couple had actually 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 entrusted crippling debts after they ploughed 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 fight not to lose everything - to lose my cars and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being hit by money woes, with Ben laying bare their financial issues in court (imagined in 2021)

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

'We're in organization together so the problem is that we opened the service before Covid and we got the worst severities of it and in all truthfully this is simply another issue for me to handle.

'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 just another issue.'

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

Records likewise reveal that a food services business called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was effectively ₤ 6,633 at a loss, taking into account future liabilities, in its last accounts for the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been filed 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 liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever filing accounts.

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

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are also nearly 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

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

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

While the star had actually previously wanted to kickstart a brand-new age of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance tour, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into debt.

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

He stated: 'We had a business where we were running our own trip and the trip was cut short. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I seemed like that was the best thing to do. We ended up with a VAT expense which came out of our own pocket.

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

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

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his good friends 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 said: 'I believe a great deal of people expect 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 believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, but most people don't truly wish to speak about their finances.

'And I think people are fascinated by cash. People enjoy to see numbers and enjoy to see good things, and a lot of times you require to live within your own ways.'

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a variety of big cash deals and AJ states some individuals have no concept how to deal with that sort of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'want to make a difference' and have actually set up 'utilizing our own cash' a monetary investment business called FINT to assist to 'educate' individuals.

AJ ended up being very open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars need to discover how to 'adjust' 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 makes is nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's actually tough I think in our market, the show business and a great deal of other industries today because a lot of individuals are being laid off. It does play on your psychological health if you don't have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested money, from my really first salary on Strictly I have actually always had actually that cash invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in six 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 constantly tasks out there. It's just sometimes needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a little bit. Adapting is difficult however you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It's essential that individuals enter into these huge shows 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 cost of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is routinely snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's observed the significant increase in daily products.

He described: 'Every 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 paycheck. That's the genuine world.

'I resembled, 'What 10p more costly from yesterday to today', like that's insane. I think people forget, the expense of living and inflation's increased.

'Even when inflation comes down, it does not imply that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be difficult for a great deal of individuals this year and I do not think it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite drawing in an outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately passed away with simply ₤ 879 in his company's company 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 firm had actually not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was dealing with an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, however owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, implying it was ₤ 8,350 in the red.

At the height of his celeb 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 business had actually transported incomes from a 'wide range of agreements to provide carrying out arts services within the media market', paperwork said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been working on 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 found 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 (imagined on the show in 2013)

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

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

He said: 'All of an abrupt, I was generating income I had actually just 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 private performances.

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

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being enabled to return that he could not bear to watch it, and he entered into a 'consistent decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

Following his departure from the show, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the program, with customised 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 misbehavior towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later 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 occasions that resulted in 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 intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime.

'While appreciating 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 use 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 talk about at this time, but I am devoted to being strong for my household and pals. I wish the Strictly household absolutely nothing but success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the show, with personalised 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 capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

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

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also made a reported ₤ 200,000 charge for her stint on I'm A Star Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For numerous 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 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.

Since then, she has actually looked like 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 joining 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 set up with her partner Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence enhancing' underclothing range, and she and other half Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

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

And Oti has actually just contributed to her fortune in recent 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 champ 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 formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his vehicle while attempting to kickstart his carrying out 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 declared ₤ 104,993 in its most current properties with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his vehicle while trying to kickstart his performing career, while juggling it with an .

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

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

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

'I was essentially looking in my wallet going, I've simply been fired from another task. I've got four lessons tomorrow; I already can't spend for 2 of them.

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

Business: James and Ola Jordan have cashed in on their joint weight reduction over the last few years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe

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

James has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, returned a few years later on 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 fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have given that downsized to a home more 'suitable' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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