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

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

However, while it has been assumed that Strictly professionals need to make a quite penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for many it's a completely different story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in recent years have shared their battles with piling financial obligations and money troubles, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the latest stars to be struck by the notorious 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the extreme monetary troubles they had actually recently experienced are believed to have lagged their split.

MailOnline peels back the shine behind Strictly stars' incomes to expose the reality 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 financial problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (envisioned on the program in 2013)

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

However, last year, the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by cash problems, with Ben laying bare their financial issues in court.

The extent of the couple's battles were laid bare in unusual circumstances - 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 actually mishandled the handling of their car insurance plan and informed how he was 'battling to conserve his relationship and home'.

A buddy of the couple informed the Mail he stated: '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 actually chosen to go forward as different people.

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

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

Last year the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being hit by money troubles, with Ben laying bare their financial woes in court (visualized in 2021)

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

'We're in business together so the issue is that we opened business before Covid and we got the worst seriousness of it and in all truthfully this is just another problem for me to deal with.

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

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

Records also reveal that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was efficiently ₤ 6,633 at a loss, considering future liabilities, in its last represent the period ending on July 31, 2020.

The company's accounts for the year ending in July 2021 have still not been filed and are now almost 29 months past due.

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 filing accounts.

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was also included and willingly struck off on the exact same dates.

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred 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 almost 29 months overdue, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ first increased to fame as an entrant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has considering that shed light on the cash woes 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 a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had previously wished to start a new age of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and brother Curtis into debt.

Talking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash issues some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the show.

He stated: 'We had a business where we were running our own trip and the trip 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 barrel 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 decision to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own business.

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

AJ said it is hard when a great deal of his friends believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he earns is nowhere near that.

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

'I believe transparency is a positive thing in this day and age, but the majority of people do not actually want to discuss their finances.

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

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

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'want to make a distinction' and have actually set up 'utilizing our own cash' a financial investment firm called FINT to assist to 'inform' individuals.

AJ became really open about how sometimes the TV reservations and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars have to discover 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 nowhere near that

He continued: 'It's actually difficult I believe in our market, the entertainment industry and a lot of other markets today because a great deal of people are being laid off. It does play on your psychological health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my really first salary on Strictly I've constantly had actually that money invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a job in six 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 jobs out there. It's just in some cases needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a little bit. Adapting is hard but you do have to adapt in some cases.

'It is very important that individuals enter into these huge shows that they're taking pleasure in 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 different and is routinely snapped back into the 'real life' as he's seen the significant increase in everyday products.

He explained: 'Every day I'm reminded truth. I brought up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to choices that have been made much greater up than my income. That's the real world.

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

'Even when inflation comes down, it doesn't mean that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a lot of people this year and I do not think it's going to get any much easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite drawing in an impressive ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with simply ₤ 879 in his company's organization 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 company had actually 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 nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed financial institutions ₤ 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 company and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the business, which was paid back.

The business had directed profits from a 'wide array of agreements to offer performing arts services within the media market', documents said.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - along with fellow Strictly professional Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and posted images 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 revealed his company had not traded for some time (pictured on the program in 2013)

He also recalled one time he earned 'silly money', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were when paid ₤ 10,000 each to remain in a high-end 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 'finest' year of his financial life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He stated: 'All of an unexpected, I was making money I had actually only 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, everyone 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 couldn't bear to view it, and he went into a 'consistent decline' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was considerably sacked by employers last year following claims of gross misconduct 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 thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, however in 2015 he was considerably sacked by managers following claims of gross misconduct towards his former superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later verified and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'ravaged' Di Prima composed 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 method to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the program

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

'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only best for the sake of the show that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't allowed to use a quote to the online newspaper article, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the scenario.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to go over at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my household and pals. I want the Strictly household nothing but success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted to cash on his appearances on the program, with customised 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 actually capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

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

Since then, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise made a reported ₤ 200,000 charge for her stint on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most successful 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 show in 2022, and because her exit has actually accumulated a big fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually 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 husband Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted properties 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 boosting' underwear variety, and she and husband Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in 4 private companies, which they co-own. consisting of the home firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in assets as of last year.

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

Kevin Clifton

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

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his car while trying to start his performing career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has actually required 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 most current possessions with ₤ 42,234 staying after costs.

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his car while attempting to kickstart his performing profession, while handling it with an office task.

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

'I spent loads of time sleeping in my vehicle - essentially living out of my cars and truck - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People think we live these simple, showbiz, attractive lives and it's not like that.

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

'I was basically looking in my wallet going, I have actually just been fired from another task. I've got 4 lessons tomorrow; I currently can't pay for two of them.

'I'm going to have 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 cash on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have cashed in on their joint weight loss over the last few years, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe

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

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

The couple have actually capitalized their joint weight-loss in the last few years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The set sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually considering that scaled down to a home more 'ideal' for their child Ella.

Much of their is funnelled through their company James and Ola Dance Academy which most recently had ₤ 774,023 in properties and ₤ 465,002 after expenses.

They earn extra cash by selling signed pictures for ₤ 9.50 while Ola uses dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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