For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be ideal in presuming that its stars need to be making a large fortune.

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

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly specialists need to make a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the program, for a lot of it's a wholly various story.

Pros who have actually bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in the last few years have actually shared their battles with piling financial obligations and cash problems, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the most recent stars to be struck by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the extreme financial difficulties they had recently experienced are believed to have been behind their split.

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually wound up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (pictured 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 celeb 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 problems in court.

The level of the couple's battles were laid bare in uncommon situations - throughout 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 mishandled the handling of their car insurance policy and told how he was 'fighting to conserve his relationship and home'.

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

'Those close to them who understand them as a couple had hoped they would have the ability to work things out however for now it's over and it appears like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted crippling financial obligations after they ploughed every cent they had into a yoga studio which plunged into crisis throughout the Covid pandemic.

In a tortuously frank admission Ben told the court: 'I get up every day and I battle not to lose everything - to lose my cars and my house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being struck by cash concerns, with Ben laying bare their monetary troubles in court (envisioned in 2021)

When questioned about the pressures on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still cohabiting. We're in it economically.

'We're in service together so the issue is that we opened the company before Covid and we got the worst severities of it and in all honestly this is just another issue for me to deal with.

'I have actually got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a service financial obligation because 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 and ceased on April 28, 2023.

Records also reveal that a food services business called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was successfully ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into account future liabilities, in its last represent the period ending on July 31, 2020.

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

Another company called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is also owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was set up in December 2021 and dissolved by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever filing accounts.

A fourth business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was likewise integrated and voluntarily struck off on the same dates.

A 5th business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, taking into consideration 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 initially rose to popularity 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 considering that clarify the cash issues 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 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 previously intended to kickstart a new period of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the money concerns some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.

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

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

'They definitely did appreciate it. I maybe didn't value the debt that I was left in however, hello, it's a decision that was made.'

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

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

'I believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, but the majority of people don't actually wish to speak about their finances.

'And I think people are fascinated by money. People enjoy 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 thrown into a number of huge cash offers and AJ states some individuals have no idea how to manage that sort of amount of money.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have actually established 'utilizing our own cash' a financial investment business called FINT to help to 'inform' people.

AJ ended up being very open about how in some cases the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars have to learn how to 'adjust' their career.

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 makes is nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's truly tough I think in our industry, the home entertainment market and a lot of other markets right now since a great deal 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 very first wage on Strictly I've always had actually that money invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a task in 6 months time, I do have money 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 simply often needing to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is hard however you do need to adapt in some cases.

'It's important that individuals enter into these huge programs that they're taking pleasure in but 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 cost of living crisis and AJ confessed 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: 'Every day I'm reminded reality. I pulled up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more costly due to choices that have been made much greater up than my income. That's the genuine world.

'I was like, 'What 10p more expensive from yesterday to today', like that's crazy. I believe individuals forget, the cost of living and inflation's increased.

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't indicate that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a great deal of individuals this year and I do not believe it's going to get any much easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite drawing in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with simply ₤ 879 in his business'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 exposed his company 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 business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, however owed lenders ₤ 15,000, indicating 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 company had funnelled incomes from a 'wide range of contracts to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry', documentation said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - together with 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 throughout 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 firm had not traded for some time (visualized on the program in 2013)

He also remembered one time he earned 'silly cash', informing 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 event. Our dance lasted 2 minutes.'

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

He said: 'Suddenly, I was generating income 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 program such as the tour and personal efficiencies.

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

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin stated he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he couldn't bear to enjoy it, and he entered into a 'steady decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was drastically sacked by employers last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was when considered a preferred among Strictly fans, but last year he was dramatically sacked by employers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later on confirmed and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the events that resulted in 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 determination to win may have impacted 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 enabled to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the scenario.

'There's more to this story that I am not able to go over at this time, however I am committed to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household absolutely nothing however success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano tried to cash on his appearances on the show, 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 two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Since then, she has appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also earned a reported ₤ 200,000 fee for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For many fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most successful 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 income before she left the program in 2022, and given that her exit has actually generated a huge fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The best Dancer, contributing to a 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 hubby Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence improving' underwear range, and she and partner Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four private companies, which they co-own. consisting of the home 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 Star Get Me Out Of Here! where she was reportedly paid a ₤ 200,000 charge.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has moneyed in with a string of phase roles

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his cars and truck while attempting to start his performing profession

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

His firm Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its latest possessions with ₤ 42,234 staying after costs.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his vehicle while trying 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 manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time sleeping in my cars and truck - generally living out of my cars and truck - 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 task - normal office tasks, simply attempting to sustain my dancer profession.

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

'I'm going to have to blag it with the teacher and say," Oh, there's been a problem 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 capitalized their joint weight reduction recently, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his other half Ola following fit 2 years lateer.

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

The couple have capitalized their joint weight reduction recently, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have since downsized 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 properties and ₤ 465,002 after costs.

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

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