How Strictly's Popular Dancers have actually Wound Up In Debt > 자유게시판

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

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

However, while it has been presumed that Strictly specialists must earn a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for a lot of it's an entirely different story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have shared their struggles with piling financial obligations and cash woes, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the current stars to be hit by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the severe financial difficulties they had just recently experienced are believed to have lagged their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary troubles 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 headlines when she began a romance with her celeb partner Ben Cohen.

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

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

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had actually bungled the handling of their car insurance plan and informed how he was 'combating to conserve his relationship and home'.

A friend of the couple informed the Mail he stated: 'The past 6 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 chosen to go forward as different people.

'Those close to them who understand them as a couple had actually hoped they would be able to work things out however for now it's over and it looks like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted to debilitating financial obligations after they tilled every penny 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 home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared worries that they might 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 pressures on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still living together. We remain in it financially.

'We stay in business together so the issue 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 handle.

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got an organization debt because of Covid. It's just another problem.'

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

Records likewise expose that a food services business 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 duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have still not been filed and are now almost 29 months overdue.

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 submitting accounts.

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

A fifth company called Yoga Wellbeing which is 100 percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, taking into consideration future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are also almost 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ first increased to popularity as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has because shed light on the cash woes some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ initially increased to popularity as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually previously wanted to kickstart a new period of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic forced him to cancel his organized dance tour, plunging himself and brother Curtis into financial obligation.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ clarified the cash issues some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.

He said: 'We had a business where we were running our own tour and the trip was cut brief. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I seemed like that was the ideal thing to do. We wound up with a VAT 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 difficult decision to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own company.

'They absolutely did value it. I maybe didn't appreciate the financial obligation that I was left in however, hey, it's a decision that was made.'

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his buddies believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is no place near that.

The dancer stated: 'I think 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 believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, but most people don't truly desire to talk about their financial resources.

'And I think people are captivated by money. People love to see numbers and like to see nice 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 variety of big cash offers and AJ says some individuals have no concept how to handle that type of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'want to make a difference' and have set up 'utilizing our own money' a financial investment company called FINT to assist to 'educate' people.

AJ became very open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars need to find out how to 'adapt' their profession.

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his friends believe 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 tough I think in our industry, the entertainment market 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 mental health if you do not have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my really first wage on Strictly I have actually always had actually 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 draw on if I require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always jobs out there. It's just in some cases having to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is hard however you do have to adapt in some cases.

'It is essential that people enter into these big programs that they're enjoying however they have a profession behind them like myself and Curt. We're both expert dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'

Every day, individuals are facing the cost of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is regularly snapped back into the 'real life' as he's observed the dramatic boost in daily products.

He described: 'Each and every single day I'm reminded truth. I pulled up at the fuel pump today and the diesel was 10p more costly due to decisions that have actually been made much greater up than my paycheck. That's the real life.

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't indicate that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be difficult for a lot of people this year and I do not think it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

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

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his firm had not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was facing an 'active proposition' 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, implying 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 directed incomes from a 'broad range of contracts to offer performing arts services within the media industry', documents said.

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

Robin formerly 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 actually not traded for a long time (imagined on the program in 2013)

He also remembered 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 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 monetary life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He said: 'All of a sudden, I was making money I had actually just dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not just from Strictly but from work off the back of the show such as the tour and personal efficiencies.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin stated he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being allowed 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 considerably sacked by bosses last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was when thought about a favourite amongst Strictly fans, but last year he was considerably sacked by managers following claims of gross misconduct towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later validated and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'ravaged' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply regret the events that resulted in my departure from Strictly.

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'My extreme passion and decision to win may have affected my training routine.

'While appreciating the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only ideal for the sake of the program that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to use 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 go over at this time, however I am devoted to being strong for my household and buddies. I wish the Strictly family absolutely 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 describe himself as a 'expert dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

And the stars who have capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For many fans, Oti is considered among Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

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

For lots of fans, Oti is considered 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 given that her exit has actually amassed a huge fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, she has looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The best 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 actually noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money offer to work together with Bravissimo on a 'confidence enhancing' underclothing variety, and she and husband Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

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

And Oti has only included 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 cost.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champ 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 previously shared that it hasn't always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his vehicle while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession

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

His company Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its newest properties with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his vehicle while trying to kickstart his performing profession, while managing it with an office task.

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 afford two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

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

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

'I was basically looking in my wallet going, I have actually just been fired from another task. 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 give you the cash on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have capitalized their joint weight reduction recently, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

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

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

The couple have cashed in on their joint weight-loss in the last few years, setting up a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have since scaled down to a home more 'appropriate' for their child Ella.

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

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

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