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

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

However, while it has been assumed that Strictly professionals must make a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for most it's an entirely various story.

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

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' incomes to reveal the fact 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 financial difficulties 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 started a love with her celebrity partner Ben Cohen.

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

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

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

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

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

The couple were left with crippling debts after they tilled 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 battle not to lose whatever - to lose my vehicles and my house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being struck by money woes, with Ben laying bare their monetary problems 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 problem is that we opened the organization before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all honestly this is just another issue for me to handle.

'I've got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got an organization financial obligation because of Covid. It's simply another issue.'

The company 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 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 business's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been submitted and are now nearly 29 months overdue.

Another business called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is likewise owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was established in December 2021 and dissolved by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever submitting accounts.

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other individuals was likewise included and voluntarily struck off on the exact same dates.

A 5th company 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 also 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 program simply months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has given that clarify 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 show simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had formerly wanted to start a new era of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into financial obligation.

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

He said: 'We had a business where we were running our own trip and the trip was cut brief. We paid all of our dancers due to the fact that, personally, I seemed like that was the best thing to do. We ended up with a barrel expense which came out of our own pocket.

'We didn't make money, 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 business.

'They absolutely did appreciate it. I maybe didn't value the financial obligation that I was left in but, hi, it's a choice that was made.'

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

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

'I believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, but many people don't truly wish to talk about their financial resources.

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

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of huge cash deals and AJ states some individuals have no concept how to manage that type of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'desire to make a difference' and have established 'using our own cash' a monetary investment firm called FINT to assist to 'inform' people.

AJ ended up being very open about how sometimes the TV bookings and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars have to find out how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ said it is hard when a great deal of his good friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, as after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is no place near that

He continued: 'It's truly tough I think in our market, the show business and a great deal of other markets right now because a great deal of people are being laid off. It does play on your mental health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested money, from my very first wage on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into various 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 constantly tasks out there. It's just often having to change what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is difficult however you do need to adjust in some cases.

'It is necessary that individuals 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 dealing with the expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is routinely snapped back into the 'real world' as he's noticed the dramatic boost in daily items.

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

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't imply that it to what it was. Life is going to be tough 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 outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately passed away with just ₤ 879 in his business's business account

Despite pulling in an outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with simply ₤ 879 in his business's organization account.

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, 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 facing an 'active proposal' to be struck off.

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, but owed creditors ₤ 15,000, suggesting 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 carried profits from a 'wide array of agreements to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry', documents said.

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

Robin previously informed how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year during his time on Strictly which came to 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 company had not traded for a long time (visualized on the program in 2013)

He likewise recalled one time he made 'ridiculous cash', informing This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ 10,000 each to stay in a luxury 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 stated: 'Suddenly, I was earning money I had just dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not just from Strictly however from work off the back of the program such as the tour and private performances.

'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 permitted to return that he could not bear to view it, and he entered into a 'steady decline' 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 show, Graziano tried to cash on his looks on the show, with customised video messages on Cameo

Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred amongst Strictly fans, however last year he was considerably sacked by managers following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later 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 resulted in my departure from Strictly.

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

'My intense enthusiasm and determination to win may have affected my training program.

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only ideal for the sake of the program that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't enabled to use a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the scenario.

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

Following his departure from the show, Graziano tried to cash on his looks on the show, 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 capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For numerous fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise earned a reported ₤ 200,000 fee for her stint on I'm A Celeb 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 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 actually generated a huge fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Since then, she has appeared as 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 signing up with the Strictly lineup, Oti likewise worked as an expert 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 husband Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money deal to work together with Bravissimo on a 'confidence boosting' underwear variety, and she and husband Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four personal business, which they co-own. consisting of the property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in assets as of last year.

And Oti has actually only included to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently paid a ₤ 200,000 charge.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the program in 2020, has cashed in with a string of stage functions

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his car while trying to start his performing career

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

His firm Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its latest assets with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his vehicle while trying to start his carrying out career, while handling it with an office 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 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time oversleeping my automobile - generally living out of my vehicle - 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 simply getting fired from job after job - normal office jobs, simply trying to sustain my dancer career.

'I was essentially looking in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another job. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I currently can't spend for 2 of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the teacher and state," Oh, there's been a problem at the bank. I'm going to need to offer you the cash on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually capitalized their joint weight-loss over the last few years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe

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

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

The couple have actually 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.

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

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

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

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