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For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be best in presuming that its stars must be making a significant fortune.

Whether it be the vigorous 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 presumed that Strictly professionals need to earn a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for a lot of it's a wholly various story.

Pros who have bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor in the last few years have shared their struggles with piling financial obligations and money concerns, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the latest 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 recently experienced are believed to have actually been behind their split.

MailOnline peels back the shine behind Strictly stars' paychecks to reveal the reality about how for lots of, the money stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined on the show in 2013)

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

However, last year, the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by cash problems, 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 look last September when Kristina, 47, was captured driving without insurance coverage.

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had actually made a mess of the handling of their cars and truck insurance plan and told how he was 'combating to conserve his relationship and home'.

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

'Those close to them who know them as a couple had actually 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 debilitating 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 told 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.'

Last year the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being hit by cash troubles, with Ben laying bare their monetary troubles in court (visualized in 2021)

When questioned about the stress on his and Kristina's relationship, he said: 'We're still cohabiting. We're in it financially.

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

'I've got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a service debt because of Covid. It's just another issue.'

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

Records likewise reveal that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was successfully ₤ 6,633 in the red, taking into account future liabilities, in its last accounts for the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been filed 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 liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever submitting accounts.

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

A 5th business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred 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 nearly 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ first rose to fame as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show just months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has considering that shed light on the cash troubles some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

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

While the star had actually previously wanted to kickstart a brand-new period of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic forced him to cancel his organized dance tour, plunging himself and bro Curtis into debt.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ clarified the money woes some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the show.

He said: 'We had a company where we were running our own trip and the tour was cut brief. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I felt like that was the best thing to do. We wound up with a VAT costs which came out of our own pocket.

'We didn't earn money, myself or Curtis, but we paid all of our dancers. It's a hard choice to be made, however that's what it is when you are running your own business.

'They certainly did appreciate it. I possibly didn't appreciate the financial obligation 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 think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he discussed that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is no place near that.

The dancer said: 'I believe a lot of individuals expect you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and immediately be a millionaire. Once you've paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a restricted company, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, but most people don't really want to discuss their financial resources.

'And I think people are intrigued by money. People love to see numbers and love to see nice things, and a great deal of times you require to live within your own means.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a variety of big money deals and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to manage that kind of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have set up 'using our own cash' a financial investment firm called FINT to help to 'educate' individuals.

AJ ended up being very open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to find out how to 'adjust' their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his pals believe 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 really hard I believe in our market, the home entertainment market and a great deal of other industries right now because a great deal of people are being laid off. It does use your mental health if you don't have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested cash, from my extremely first salary on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in 6 months time, I do have cash there that I can make use of if I need it.

'And at the end of the day, there are constantly jobs out there. It's just often needing to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is difficult however you do need to adjust sometimes.

'It is essential that people enter into these huge shows that they're enjoying but they have an occupation behind them like myself and Curt. We're both professional dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'

Every day, people are facing the cost of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no various and is frequently snapped back into the 'real world' as he's seen the significant boost in daily products.

He described: 'Every day I'm reminded 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 was like, 'What 10p more expensive from yesterday to today', like that's crazy. I think 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 difficult for a lot of individuals this year and I do not believe it's going to get any .'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite drawing in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately died with just ₤ 879 in his business's company account.

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his firm had not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was facing an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, however 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 company, which was repaid.

The company had transported profits from a 'variety of agreements to provide performing arts services within the media market', documents stated.

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

He also recalled one time he made 'ridiculous money', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a high-end resort in Mauritius for a week and dance the cha-cha-cha at an occasion. Our dance lasted 2 minutes.'

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

He said: 'All of a sudden, I was generating income I had just dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly but from work off the back of the program such as the trip and private performances.

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

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin stated he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he entered into a 'stable decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was as soon as considered a favourite among Strictly fans, however in 2015 he was significantly sacked by employers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later on verified and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'ravaged' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly.

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

'My extreme enthusiasm and determination to win may have impacted 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 distressed that I wasn't permitted to provide a quote to the online newspaper article, and I take on board the sensitivity of the scenario.

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

Following his departure from the show, 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 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 Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! last year

For numerous fans, Oti is thought about among 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 program in 2022, and because her exit has collected a huge fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Ever since, she has appeared as 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 listed as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she set up with her other half Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually noted assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

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

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

And Oti has actually only included to her fortune in current 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 champ in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has moneyed in with a string of phase roles

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his automobile while trying to kickstart his performing profession

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has required 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 newest assets with ₤ 42,234 remaining after bills.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his automobile while trying to kickstart his performing profession, while handling it with a workplace task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's nobody there, I'll sleep in my car and after that I can manage 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my cars and truck - essentially living out of my automobile - 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 simply getting fired from job after task - regular office tasks, simply trying to sustain my dancer profession.

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

'I'm going to have to blag it with the instructor and say," 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 reduction recently, 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 other half Ola following fit two 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 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 monthly to subscribe.

The set sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have considering 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 just recently had ₤ 774,023 in possessions and ₤ 465,002 after costs.

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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