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

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

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

Pros who have bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor recently have actually shared their struggles with stacking financial obligations and cash troubles, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' paychecks to reveal the fact about how for many, 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 monetary difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined on the show in 2013)

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

However, last year, the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being struck by money woes, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court.

The degree of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual situations - throughout a court appearance last September when Kristina, 47, was captured driving without insurance.

Giving evidence throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had bungled the handling of their vehicle insurance plan and informed how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

A buddy of the couple informed the Mail he said: 'The previous 6 months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their household, they have actually picked to move forward as different people.

'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 appears like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted to debilitating financial obligations after they ploughed every penny 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 everything - to lose my cars and my house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by money concerns, with Ben laying bare their monetary woes 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 stay in business together so the issue is that we opened the organization before Covid and we got the worst intensities of it and in all honestly this is simply another issue for me to handle.

'I have actually got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a company debt since of Covid. It's just another issue.'

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

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

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

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

A 5th company called Yoga Wellbeing which is 100 percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, considering future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are also almost 29 months past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially rose to fame as a contestant 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 since clarify the cash woes some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ first increased to fame as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had previously intended to kickstart a new period of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance tour, plunging himself and bro Curtis into debt.

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

He said: 'We had a business where we were running our own tour and the trip was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers due to the fact that, personally, I seemed like that was the right thing to do. We wound up with a VAT costs which came out of our own pocket.

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

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

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his good friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he described that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is no place near that.

The dancer stated: 'I believe a lot of individuals expect 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 limited business, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people don't truly wish to talk about their finances.

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

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a number of big cash deals and AJ says some people have no idea how to manage that type of amount of cash.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'wish to make a difference' and have actually set up 'using our own money' a financial investment company called FINT to help to 'educate' people.

AJ became really open about how sometimes the TV reservations and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars need to find out how to 'adjust' their profession.

AJ said 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 earns is no place near that

He continued: 'It's truly hard I think in our market, the show business and a great deal of other industries right now due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does play on your mental health if you don't have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my really first salary on Strictly I've 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 always tasks out there. It's just in some cases having to alter what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is difficult but you do have to adjust sometimes.

'It's important that individuals enter into these big programs 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 confessed he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's observed the significant boost in daily items.

He described: 'Every day I'm brought back to truth. I pulled up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to decisions that have been made much higher up than my income. That's the real life.

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't suggest that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be difficult for a great deal of individuals this year and I don't believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his company had actually not traded for some time and according to Companies House Records was dealing with an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed almost ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed creditors ₤ 15,000, implying 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 business, which was paid back.

The business had actually carried incomes from a 'wide range of contracts to supply performing arts services within the media market', paperwork stated.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - alongside fellow Strictly professional 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 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 revealed his company had not traded for some time (imagined on the program in 2013)

He likewise remembered one time he made 'silly cash', telling 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 financial life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He stated: 'All of an abrupt, I was generating income 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 program such as the trip and personal performances.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin stated he became so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he couldn't bear to view it, and he entered into a 'constant decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was drastically sacked by managers in 2015 following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted 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, but last year he was drastically sacked by employers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later validated and regretted his actions against Zara.

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

Strictly Come Dancing abundant list: The expert dancers waltzing all the way to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the program

'My intense passion and decision to win may have affected my training program.

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only best for the sake of the program that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't permitted to use a quote to the online newspaper article, and I take on board the sensitivity of the situation.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, however I am dedicated to being strong for my family and good friends. I wish the Strictly family 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 'expert dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

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

Oti Mabuse

For lots of fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also made a reported ₤ 200,000 charge 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 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 income before she left the program in 2022, and because 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 also a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The best Dancer, contributing to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before signing up with the Strictly lineup, Oti also 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 established with her other half 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 deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence boosting' underclothing variety, and she and hubby Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four personal business, 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 current months by appearing on I'm A Star Get Me Out Of Here! where she was reportedly paid a ₤ 200,000 fee.

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 simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his automobile while trying to kickstart his carrying out career

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

His firm Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its most current assets with ₤ 42,234 remaining after costs.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his car while trying to start his performing career, while handling it with an office job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's nobody there, I'll sleep in my vehicle and then I can manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time sleeping in my automobile - essentially 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 just getting fired from job after job - normal workplace jobs, simply trying to sustain my dancer career.

'I was generally looking in my wallet going, I've just been fired from another task. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already 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 need to provide you the money on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have cashed in on their joint weight loss in current years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his better half Ola following match two years lateer.

James has actually 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 actually cashed in on their joint weight loss in the last few years, establishing a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month 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 daughter 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 expenses.

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

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