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

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

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly professionals need to earn a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for the majority of it's a wholly different story.

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

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

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have actually wound up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's financial problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (visualized on the program in 2013)

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

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

The level of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual scenarios - during 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, admitted he had actually bungled the handling of their automobile insurance coverage policy and told how he was 'combating to save his relationship and home'.

A friend of the couple told the Mail he stated: 'The previous 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 chosen to go forward as separate people.

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

The couple were entrusted to crippling financial obligations after they ploughed every cent 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 whatever - to lose my cars and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by money concerns, with Ben laying bare their monetary woes in court (imagined in 2021)

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

'We stay in business together so the issue is that we opened the organization before Covid and we got the worst seriousness of it and in all honestly this is simply another issue for me to deal with.

'I've got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a business financial obligation due to the fact that of Covid. It's simply another issue.'

The business was noted 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 effectively ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last accounts for the period ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have actually 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 set up in December 2021 and liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever filing accounts.

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other people was also included and willingly struck off on the very same dates.

A fifth company called Yoga Wellbeing which is 100 percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, taking into account 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 considering that shed light on 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 an entrant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had formerly wanted to start a brand-new period of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic forced him to cancel his scheduled dance tour, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash concerns some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the program.

He stated: 'We had a company where we were running our own trip and the trip was cut brief. We paid all of our dancers because, 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 earn 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 business.

'They absolutely did value it. I perhaps didn't appreciate the financial obligation 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 friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is nowhere near that.

The dancer said: 'I believe a lot of people anticipate 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 think transparency is a positive thing in this day and age, but most people do not truly desire to speak about their finances.

'And I believe individuals are fascinated by money. People love to see numbers and love to see good things, and a great deal 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 number of big money offers and AJ states some individuals have no idea how to manage that type of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have set up 'using our own cash' a monetary investment company called FINT to assist to 'educate' individuals.

AJ ended up being extremely open about how sometimes the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars have to discover how to 'adapt' their profession.

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his buddies 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 truly difficult I believe in our industry, the show business and a lot of other markets right now because a lot of individuals are being laid off. It does play on your mental health if you do not have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested cash, from my really first wage 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 money 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 just sometimes having to alter what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is difficult however you do have to adapt sometimes.

'It is essential that individuals go into these big shows that they're taking pleasure in 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 expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the 'real life' as he's noticed the dramatic boost in everyday items.

He explained: 'Every day I'm brought back to truth. I brought up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more costly due to choices that have actually been made much greater up than my income. That's the real life.

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

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't indicate that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a lot of people this year and I don't think 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 simply ₤ 879 in his business's company account

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

The business Happy Feet Creative was owed almost ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed creditors ₤ 15,000, meaning it was ₤ 8,350 in the red.

At the height of his star 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 actually carried earnings from a 'variety of contracts to provide carrying out arts services within the media industry', documentation 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 posted photos of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

Robin formerly told 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 revealed his company had actually not traded for some time (pictured on the program in 2013)

He likewise recalled one time he made 'silly money', 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 two 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 stated: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had actually just dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not just 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, everyone 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 couldn't bear to view it, and he went into a 'stable decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was as soon as considered a preferred among Strictly fans, however last year he was dramatically sacked by bosses following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later on verified and regretted his actions versus 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 abundant list: The expert dancers waltzing all the method to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the program

'My intense passion and decision to win may have impacted my training routine.

'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just right for the sake of the program that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't enabled to provide 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 discuss at this time, but I am dedicated to being strong for my household and buddies. I wish the Strictly household nothing however success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano tried 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 'professional dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

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

Oti Mabuse

For many 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

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 Star Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For lots of fans, Oti is considered 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 income before she left the program in 2022, and since her exit has actually generated a huge 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 best Dancer, adding to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before signing up with 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 established with her hubby Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its most recent accounts.

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

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in 4 personal companies, which they co-own. consisting of the property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties since in 2015.

And Oti has just contributed to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Star 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 program in 2020, has cashed in with a string of phase functions

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his automobile while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession

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

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

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his cars and truck while attempting to kickstart his carrying out career, while juggling it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's no one there, I'll sleep in my car and then I can manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my cars and truck - generally living out of my vehicle - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People think we live these easy, showbiz, attractive lives and it's not like that.

'There's been times where I was simply getting fired from task after task - typical office jobs, simply attempting to sustain my dancer profession.

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

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

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually cashed in on their joint weight loss in 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 better half Ola following suit 2 years lateer.

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

The couple have actually capitalized their joint weight reduction in current years, setting up a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually since downsized 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 bills.

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

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