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

Whether it be the vigorous 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 presumed that Strictly experts must make a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's a wholly different story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their battles with piling debts and cash woes, with some even dealing with the possibility 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 just recently experienced are thought to have lagged their split.

MailOnline peels back the shine behind Strictly stars' incomes to expose the reality about how for many, 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 monetary problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined on the program in 2013)

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

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

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

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had actually mishandled the handling of their car insurance coverage and told how he was 'fighting to save his relationship and home'.

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

'Those near to them who understand them as a couple had hoped they would have the ability to work things out but for now it's over and it looks like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted to crippling debts 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 whatever - to lose my cars and my house and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

Last year the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by cash problems, with Ben laying bare their monetary issues in court (envisioned in 2021)

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

'We stay in business 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 just another problem for me to deal with.

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

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

Records also 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 at a loss, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last represent the period 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 established 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 people was likewise integrated and voluntarily 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 consideration future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are likewise nearly 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially 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 because clarify the cash troubles some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ first rose to fame as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually formerly intended to start a new period of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into debt.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ clarified the cash troubles some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the program.

He stated: 'We had a business where we were running our own tour and the tour was cut brief. We paid all of our dancers because, 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 make money, myself or Curtis, but we paid all of our dancers. It's a difficult choice to be made, however that's what it is when you are running your own company.

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

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his good friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he described that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is nowhere near that.

The dancer stated: 'I think a lot of people expect you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and quickly be a millionaire. Once you've paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a limited business, that's not even close.

'I think openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people don't really desire to discuss their financial resources.

'And I believe individuals are captivated by money. People love to see numbers and like to see great things, and a lot of times you require to live within your own means.'

After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of big cash deals and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to deal with that kind of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'want to make a distinction' and have set up 'utilizing our own cash' a monetary investment business called FINT to help to 'educate' people.

AJ became very open about how often the TV reservations and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars have to discover how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ said 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 earns is nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's really difficult I believe in our market, the show business and a great deal of other markets right now due to the fact that a lot of individuals 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 pay check on Strictly I've constantly had that money invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job 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 change what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is tough but you do need to adapt often.

'It is essential that people go into these huge shows that they're delighting in 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 frequently snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's seen the dramatic boost in everyday items.

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

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

'Even when inflation comes down, it does not suggest that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be difficult for a lot of people this year and I don't believe it's going to get any simpler.'

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 company account

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

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed 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 submitted accounts, however owed creditors ₤ 15,000, meaning it was ₤ 8,350 in the red.

At the height of his celeb in 2015 and 2016 he held more than ₤ 23,000 in the business and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the business, which was paid back.

The business had transported earnings from a 'wide range of agreements to provide performing arts services within the media industry', documentation said.

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

Robin formerly informed how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year during his time on Strictly which concerned 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 some time (visualized on the show in 2013)

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

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

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

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin said he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he could not bear to watch it, and he went into a 'stable decrease' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, but last year he was significantly sacked by managers following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later confirmed and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'ravaged' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the occasions that resulted in 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 routine.

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just right for the sake of the program that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't allowed to offer a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the circumstance.

'There's more to this story that I am not able 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 show, Graziano tried to cash on his appearances on the show, with customised 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 actually capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

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

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

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most effective 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 accumulated 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 best 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 spouse Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually listed possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its most recent accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to collaborate with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence improving' underclothing variety, and she and other half Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of assets in 4 private business, which they co-own. consisting of the residential or commercial property company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties since last year.

And Oti has actually just contributed to her fortune in recent 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 champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has actually moneyed in with a string of stage roles

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his vehicle while attempting to start his performing profession

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

His company 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 constantly been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his cars and truck while attempting to kickstart his performing profession, while handling it with a workplace task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's no one there, I'll sleep in my cars and truck and then I can pay for two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I spent loads of time sleeping in my vehicle - basically living out of my automobile - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People believe we live these simple, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.

'There's been times where I was simply getting fired from task after task - normal workplace jobs, just attempting to sustain my dancer career.

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

'I'm going to need to blag it with the instructor and state," Oh, there's been an issue at the bank. I'm going to have to offer you the money on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have actually cashed in on their joint weight-loss recently, 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 spouse Ola doing the same 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 cashed in on their joint weight loss in recent years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

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

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

They earn additional cash by offering signed pictures for ₤ 9.50 while Ola offers dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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