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

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

However, while it has actually been assumed that Strictly specialists must earn a pretty cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's a completely different story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor recently have actually shared their battles with stacking debts and cash issues, with some even facing 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 serious monetary problems they had actually recently experienced are believed to have lagged their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually ended up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's financial difficulties 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 headings when she began a romance with her celebrity partner Ben Cohen.

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

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

Giving evidence throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had mishandled the handling of their cars and truck insurance policy and informed how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

A pal 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 household, they have selected to go forward as separate individuals.

'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 debilitating debts 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 told the court: 'I get up every day and I combat not to lose everything - 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 hit by cash issues, with Ben laying bare their financial issues in court (imagined in 2021)

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

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

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a company financial obligation because of Covid. It's just another problem.'

The business was listed to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, however the action was suspended nine days later and ceased 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 successfully ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into account future liabilities, in its last accounts for the period ending on July 31, 2020.

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

Another company called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is likewise 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 3 other people was also integrated and voluntarily struck off on the very 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 likewise nearly 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially rose to popularity as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic (visualized with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has because clarify the cash problems 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 candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually formerly wanted to start a brand-new age of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic forced him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking to 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 tour and the tour was cut short. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I seemed like that was the right 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, however that's what it is when you are running your own company.

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

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his buddies 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 nowhere near that.

The dancer stated: 'I believe a lot of individuals expect 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 limited company, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, but many people do not truly wish to speak about their finances.

'And I think individuals are fascinated by cash. People like to see numbers and love to see great things, and a lot of times you need to live within your own means.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a variety of big money deals and AJ says some people have no concept how to deal with that kind of amount of cash.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have actually set up 'utilizing our own money' a monetary investment company called FINT to help to 'inform' people.

AJ became extremely open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars need to discover how to 'adjust' their profession.

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 think in our industry, the home entertainment industry and a great deal of other industries today due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does play on your mental health if you do not have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my extremely first salary on Strictly I've always had that money invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job in six months time, I do have money there that I can draw on if I require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always jobs out there. It's simply in some cases needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is hard but you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It's essential that individuals enter into these huge programs that they're delighting 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 confessed he is no different and is routinely snapped back into the 'real life' as he's observed the significant increase in daily items.

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

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

'Even when inflation comes down, it does not indicate that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a lot of individuals this year and I do not believe it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with simply ₤ 879 in his business's service 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 not traded for some 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 nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, but owed lenders ₤ 15,000, indicating 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 business, which was repaid.

The business had actually transported revenues from a 'wide range of agreements to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry', paperwork stated.

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

Robin previously informed 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 found dead in a London hotel in February, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his firm had not traded for a long time (envisioned on the show in 2013)

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

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

He stated: 'All of an unexpected, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly but 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 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 watch it, and he went into a 'consistent decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, however last year he was drastically sacked by employers following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celeb partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later verified and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, 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 expert dancers waltzing all the method 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 procedure, I acknowledge it's just ideal for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am dedicated to being strong for my household and buddies. I want the Strictly household nothing however success in the future.'

Following his departure from the show, Graziano attempted to cash on his appearances on the show, 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 cashed in on their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For many fans, Oti is considered among Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for two 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 cost for her stint on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! last year

For numerous fans, Oti is considered 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 generated 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, 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 listed as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she set up with her spouse Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its most recent accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money offer to team up with Bravissimo on a 'confidence increasing' underwear range, and she and spouse Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

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

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

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champ in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the program in 2020, has actually cashed in with a string of stage functions

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his car while attempting to start his carrying out career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has 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 possessions with ₤ 42,234 remaining after costs.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his car while attempting to kickstart his carrying out career, while managing it with a workplace task.

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

'I invested loads of time sleeping in my cars and truck - generally living out of my vehicle - 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 simply getting fired from task after job - regular office tasks, simply trying to sustain my dancer profession.

'I was basically searching in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another job. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I currently can't pay for 2 of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the teacher and say," Oh, there's been an issue 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 capitalized their joint weight loss in the last few years, establishing 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 doing the same 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 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.

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

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

They make additional money by selling signed photos for ₤ 9.50 while Ola uses dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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