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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 steadfast hours of training, or being an on-screen component 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 been assumed that Strictly specialists should earn a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's an entirely various story.

Pros who have actually bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor in current years have shared their battles 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 current stars to be hit by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the severe monetary problems they had actually recently experienced are believed to have been behind their split.

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' paychecks to reveal the fact 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 monetary problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined on the program in 2013)

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

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

The level of the couple's struggles were laid bare in uncommon scenarios - during a court appearance last September when Kristina, 47, was captured driving without insurance coverage.

Giving evidence during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had bungled the handling of their automobile insurance 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 been hell for them and it has actually torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their household, they have chosen to go forward as different people.

'Those close to them who know 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 left with crippling financial obligations after they tilled 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 fight not to lose whatever - to lose my cars and trucks and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by money woes, with Ben laying bare their financial concerns in court (pictured in 2021)

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

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

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

The company was noted to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, however the action was suspended 9 days later and ceased on April 28, 2023.

Records also expose that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was efficiently ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last represent 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 almost 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 filing accounts.

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

A fifth business 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 also almost 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ first increased to popularity as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic (pictured with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has since clarify the cash issues some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

AJ first rose to fame as an entrant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show just months before the Covid pandemic.

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

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ clarified the cash concerns some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.

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

'They absolutely did value it. I perhaps didn't value the debt that I was left in however, hi, it's a decision that was made.'

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

The dancer said: 'I think a lot of individuals anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and instantly 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, but a lot of individuals do not actually desire to discuss their financial resources.

'And I think people are fascinated by money. People like to see numbers and enjoy to see good things, and a great deal of times you need to live within your own means.'

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a number of huge cash deals and AJ says some individuals have no concept how to deal with that type of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have actually established 'using our own money' a monetary investment company called FINT to assist to 'inform' people.

AJ became extremely open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars need to learn how to 'adjust' their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his good friends 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 hard I think in our market, the home entertainment market and a lot of other industries right now since a great deal of individuals are being laid off. It does use your mental health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my extremely first salary on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job 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 always jobs out there. It's just in some cases needing to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is tough however you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It is essential that individuals go into these big shows that they're enjoying however they have an occupation 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 confessed he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's seen the significant increase in everyday items.

He described: 'Every day I'm reminded reality. I brought up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to decisions that have actually been made much higher up than my paycheck. That's the real world.

'I was like, 'What 10p more costly from the other day to today', like that's insane. I believe individuals forget, the expense of living and inflation's increased.

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't imply that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a lot of individuals this year and I don't think it's going to get any much easier.'

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with simply ₤ 879 in his company's service account

Despite pulling in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with simply ₤ 879 in his business's company 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 not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was facing an 'active proposal' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed almost ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed lenders ₤ 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 business and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the company, which was paid back.

The business had actually funnelled incomes from a 'variety of agreements to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry', paperwork said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been working on a Fred Olsen Cruise - alongside fellow Strictly expert Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and published photos of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.

Robin previously told 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 found 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 (pictured on the show in 2013)

He likewise remembered one time he earned 'silly cash', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as paid ₤ 10,000 each to stay 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 'finest' year of his monetary life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He stated: 'All of an unexpected, I was making money I had actually just dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the trip and personal efficiencies.

'When you're on prime-time TV, everybody desires a little slice 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 'steady decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was dramatically sacked by bosses last year following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was once thought about a favourite among Strictly fans, however last year he was considerably sacked by bosses following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

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

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' Di Prima composed on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the events that resulted in 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 extreme passion and decision to win might have affected my training routine.

'While appreciating the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only best 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 not able to talk about at this time, however I am committed to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household nothing however success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the program, 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 lots of fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Ever since, she has appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise made a reported ₤ 200,000 cost for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! last year

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

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 wage before she left the program in 2022, and considering that her exit has actually amassed a substantial fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Since then, she has looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was also a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The Greatest Dancer, contributing 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 noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she set up with her partner Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has listed possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to work together with Bravissimo on a 'confidence increasing' 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 4 personal business, which they co-own. consisting of the property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions since last year.

And Oti has actually just contributed to her fortune in current months by appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently paid a ₤ 200,000 fee.

Kevin Clifton

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

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his cars and truck 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 firm Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its latest properties with ₤ 42,234 staying after costs.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his automobile while attempting to kickstart his performing career, while juggling it with a workplace task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's no one there, I'll sleep in my automobile and after that I can pay for 2 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 think we live these easy, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.

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

'I was generally searching in my wallet going, I have actually simply been fired from another job. I've got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already can't pay for two of them.

'I'm going to need 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 cashed in on their joint weight reduction over the last few years, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his spouse Ola following suit two years lateer.

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

The couple have actually capitalized their joint weight reduction over the last few years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The set offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually given that 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 possessions and ₤ 465,002 after bills.

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

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