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

Whether it be the tireless 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 specialists must earn a pretty cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's an entirely different story.

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

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the most recent stars to be hit by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the severe monetary troubles they had actually recently experienced are thought to have lagged their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

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

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

However, last year, the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being struck by cash concerns, with Ben laying bare their monetary problems in court.

The extent of the couple's struggles were laid bare in uncommon situations - during a court look last September when Kristina, 47, was caught driving without insurance coverage.

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had bungled the handling of their vehicle insurance coverage and told how he was 'fighting to conserve his relationship and home'.

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

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

The couple were left with debilitating 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 combat 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 could lose their home after being hit by money woes, with Ben laying bare their monetary troubles in court (imagined 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 organization together so the problem is that we opened the organization before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all truthfully this is simply another problem for me to deal with.

'I have actually got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got an organization financial obligation 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, but the action was suspended 9 days later on and terminated on April 28, 2023.

Records likewise expose that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was efficiently ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last represent the duration 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 filing accounts.

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

A 5th company called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, considering 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 first rose to fame as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has because shed light on 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 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 wished to start a new period of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic forced him to cancel his organized dance tour, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into financial obligation.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash troubles some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.

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

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

'They definitely did appreciate it. I perhaps didn't value the debt that I was left in but, hey, it's a choice that was made.'

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his pals think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is nowhere near that.

The dancer said: 'I think a lot of people anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and quickly be a millionaire. Once you have actually paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a limited business, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, but the majority of people do not really want to speak about their financial resources.

'And I believe individuals are intrigued by money. People like to see numbers and enjoy to see nice things, and a lot of times you need to live within your own ways.'

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

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

AJ ended up being very open about how sometimes the TV bookings and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars have to find out how to 'adjust' their profession.

AJ said 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 nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's actually difficult I think in our industry, the show business and a lot of other markets today due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does play on your psychological health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my extremely first pay check on Strictly I've always had that money invested into various 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 require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are constantly jobs out there. It's simply in some cases having to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is difficult but you do need to adjust in some cases.

'It's crucial that individuals enter into these big programs that they're enjoying 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 facing the expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'real world' as he's seen the significant increase in everyday items.

He discussed: 'Every day I'm brought back to truth. I pulled up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to decisions that have been made much higher up than my income. That's the genuine world.

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it does not mean that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a lot of people this year and I don't believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite drawing in an impressive ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died 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 company had actually not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was facing 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 financial institutions ₤ 15,000, suggesting 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 paid back.

The company had actually from a 'large variety of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media industry', documents stated.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - together with fellow Strictly expert Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and posted pictures of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

Robin previously told how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year throughout his time on Strictly which came 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 (pictured on the program in 2013)

He also recalled one time he earned 'silly money', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a high-end 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 first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He said: 'All of an abrupt, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the tour and private efficiencies.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin said he became so 'bitter' about not being enabled to return that he couldn't bear to see it, and he went into a 'consistent decrease' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was significantly sacked by employers last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was when considered a favourite among Strictly fans, however last year he was significantly sacked by employers following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later confirmed and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'devastated' Di Prima composed on Instagram: 'I deeply regret the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly.

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

'My extreme passion and decision to win might have affected my training regime.

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only best for the sake of the show that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't enabled to provide a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the circumstance.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to go over at this time, but I am devoted to being strong for my household 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 appearances 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 'expert dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

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

Oti Mabuse

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

Since then, she has looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also made a reported ₤ 200,000 cost for her stint on I'm A Star 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 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020.

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 salary before she left the program in 2022, and given that her exit has collected a big fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was also a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The Greatest Dancer, adding to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before joining the Strictly lineup, Oti also worked as a professional 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 other half Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually noted assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its most current accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence boosting' underwear variety, and she and hubby Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of assets in 4 private business, which they co-own. consisting of the home company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions as of in 2015.

And Oti has actually only added to her fortune in current months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently 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 actually moneyed in with a string of stage functions

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his cars and truck while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has required to the phase, performing in Strictly Ballroom, Rock of Ages and War of the Worlds.

His company Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its latest assets with ₤ 42,234 staying after bills.

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his car while attempting to start his performing profession, 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 sleep in my cars and truck and after that I can manage 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time oversleeping my car - basically living out of my automobile - 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 just getting fired from task after job - regular workplace jobs, simply attempting to sustain my dancer career.

'I was generally looking in my wallet going, I've simply been fired from another task. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already can't pay for 2 of them.

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

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually cashed in on their joint weight-loss in current years, setting up a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his spouse Ola doing the same two years lateer.

James has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, returned a couple of years later on for the All Stars version and won Dancing On Ice in 2019.

The couple have capitalized their joint weight loss over the last few years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have because downsized to a home more 'ideal' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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