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For viewers tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be right in assuming that its stars need to be earning a substantial fortune.

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

However, while it has been assumed that Strictly specialists need to make a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for the majority of it's a wholly various story.

Pros who have bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor in recent years have shared their struggles with stacking financial obligations and money troubles, with some even dealing with the prospect of losing their homes.

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' incomes to expose the fact about how for lots of, the money stops as soon as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

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

Kristina formerly appeared on Strictly as a professional from 2008 to 2015, making headlines when she began a romance with her celebrity partner Ben Cohen.

However, in 2015, the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being struck by money issues, with Ben laying bare their financial woes in court.

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

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

A friend of the couple informed the Mail he said: 'The previous six months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their family, they have selected to go forward as different individuals.

'Those close to them who understand them as a couple had 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 crippling financial obligations after they ploughed 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 fight not to lose everything - to lose my cars and trucks 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 money troubles, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court (visualized in 2021)

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

'We're in company together so the issue is that we opened business before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all truthfully this is simply another issue for me to deal with.

'I've got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a company financial obligation because 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 ceased on April 28, 2023.

Records likewise reveal that a food services business called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was ₤ 6,633 at a loss, considering 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 actually still not been submitted and are now nearly 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 submitting accounts.

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

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, taking into account future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are likewise nearly 29 months past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ first rose to fame as an entrant 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 shed light on the cash issues some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

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.

While the star had actually previously intended to kickstart a brand-new era of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into debt.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ shed light on the money troubles some Strictly stars can face after leaving the show.

He stated: 'We had a business where we were running our own trip and the tour was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I felt like that was the right thing to do. We ended up with a VAT 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 tough choice to be made, however that's what it is when you are running your own company.

'They certainly did value it. I perhaps didn't value the debt that I was left in but, hello, it's a decision that was made.'

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

The dancer said: 'I believe a great deal of individuals anticipate 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 restricted business, that's not even close.

'I think openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people do not really wish to talk about their financial resources.

'And I think individuals are fascinated by money. People enjoy to see numbers and enjoy to see great 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 variety of huge cash offers and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to deal with that sort of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'want to make a difference' and have actually established 'using our own money' a monetary investment firm called FINT to help to 'educate' people.

AJ became extremely open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars need to learn how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his buddies think 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 believe in our market, the entertainment industry and a lot of other markets today due to the fact that a lot of individuals are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you do not have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my very first wage on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a task in six 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 constantly tasks out there. It's just sometimes having to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is tough but you do need to adapt sometimes.

'It is very important that people go into these big shows that they're enjoying but 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, people are facing the expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no various and is frequently snapped back into the 'real life' as he's observed the dramatic boost in daily products.

He described: 'Every single day I'm reminded reality. I brought up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to choices that have been made much higher up than my paycheck. That's the genuine world.

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

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't mean that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a great deal of people this year and I don't believe it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with simply ₤ 879 in his business's business 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 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 practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, but owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, suggesting 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 business and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the company, which was paid back.

The company had directed earnings from a 'wide array of agreements to supply performing 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 - alongside fellow Strictly professional Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and posted images of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

Robin formerly informed 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 exposed his firm had actually not traded for a long time (imagined on the show in 2013)

He likewise recalled one time he made 'silly money', informing This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were when paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a luxury resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an event. Our dance lasted two minutes.'

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

He said: 'Suddenly, 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 program such as the tour and private performances.

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

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

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was dramatically sacked by bosses in 2015 following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott

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

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

The dancer later validated 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 occasions that caused my departure from Strictly.

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

'My intense enthusiasm and decision to win may have affected my training routine.

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just best for the sake of the program 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 not able to go over at this time, but I am devoted to being strong for my family and pals. I wish the Strictly family absolutely nothing however success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the program, with customised 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 numerous 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

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

For numerous fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most effective 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 salary before she left the show in 2022, and given that her exit has actually generated a substantial 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 Greatest Dancer, adding 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 noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she set up with her partner 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 offer to collaborate with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence improving' underwear variety, and she and husband Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

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

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

Kevin Clifton

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

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his cars and truck while attempting to start his carrying out career

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 stated ₤ 104,993 in its most current properties with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his cars and truck while attempting to start his carrying out career, while juggling it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's no one there, I'll oversleep my vehicle and after that I can pay for two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

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

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

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

'I'm going to have to blag it with the teacher and state," 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 cashed in on their joint weight loss over 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 other 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 version and won Dancing On Ice in 2019.

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

The set offered their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have actually given that 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 assets and ₤ 465,002 after bills.

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

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