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


Whether it be the vigorous hours of training, or being an on-screen component for weeks on end, the program's expert dancers have actually helped make the series a fascinating watch throughout the fall months.


However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly professionals need to earn a pretty cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for most it's a completely different story.


Pros who have bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their battles with stacking debts and cash concerns, with some even dealing with the possibility of losing their homes.


Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the most recent stars to be struck by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the serious financial problems they had recently experienced are believed to have actually lagged their split.


MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' incomes to reveal the reality about how for numerous, the cash stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...


Kristina Rihanoff


How Strictly's popular dancers have wound up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary troubles are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (pictured on the program in 2013)


Kristina formerly appeared on Strictly as an expert from 2008 to 2015, making headlines when she started a romance with her celeb partner Ben Cohen.


However, last year, the couple shared worries that they might lose their home after being hit by money woes, with Ben laying bare their financial concerns in court.


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


Giving evidence during 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 coverage policy and informed how he was 'battling to save his relationship and home'.


A friend of the couple told the Mail he stated: 'The previous 6 months have been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their family, they have selected to go forward as separate 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 appears like there's no going back.'


The couple were left with debilitating financial obligations after they tilled 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 whatever - to lose my cars and trucks and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'


In 2015 the couple shared fears that they might lose their home after being struck by cash troubles, with Ben laying bare their monetary concerns in court (imagined 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 stay in business together so the problem 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 charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got an organization financial obligation since of Covid. It's simply another problem.'


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


Records likewise reveal that a food services company called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 percent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was effectively ₤ 6,633 at a loss, taking into account future liabilities, in its last represent the duration ending on July 31, 2020.


The business's represent 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 4th business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was also included and voluntarily struck off on the exact same dates.


A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 at a loss, 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 increased to popularity as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (pictured with Saffron Barker in 2019)


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


While the star had actually formerly hoped to kickstart a new age of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into financial obligation.


Speaking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the money issues some Strictly stars can face after leaving the program.


He stated: 'We had a business where we were running our own tour and the trip was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I felt like that was the best thing to do. We ended up with a barrel bill which came out of our own pocket.


'We didn't get paid, 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 business.


'They certainly did value it. I possibly didn't value 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 friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he explained that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is no place near that.


The dancer stated: 'I think a great deal of people 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 company, that's not even close.


'I believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many individuals don't truly want to discuss their financial resources.


'And I believe people are intrigued by cash. People enjoy to see numbers and love to see nice things, and a lot 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 money offers and AJ says some individuals have no idea how to manage that type of amount of cash.


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


AJ became very open about how sometimes the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to find out how to 'adapt' their profession.


AJ stated 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 nowhere near that


He continued: 'It's actually tough I think in our market, the entertainment market and a lot of other markets right now due to the fact that a lot of individuals are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you do not have that next job.


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


'And at the end of the day, there are always tasks out there. It's simply sometimes having to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a little bit. Adapting is difficult however you do have to adapt in some cases.


'It is very important that people go into these huge programs that they're taking pleasure in however they have a profession 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 expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no various and is regularly snapped back into the 'real world' as he's discovered the significant boost in daily products.


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


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


'Even when inflation boils down, it does not imply 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 drawing in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with just ₤ 879 in his business's company account


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


The dancer was discovered 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 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 financial institutions ₤ 15,000, suggesting 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 business, which was repaid.


The company had actually funnelled revenues from a 'wide array of contracts to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry', paperwork 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 pictures 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 pertained to 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 program in 2013)


He also remembered one time he earned 'silly 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 two minutes.'


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


He stated: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply 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 slice of you.'


Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin said he became so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he entered into a 'stable decline' after leaving the show.


Graziano Di Prima


Graziano was considerably 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 appearances on the program, with customised video messages on Cameo


Graziano was once thought about a preferred amongst Strictly fans, however in 2015 he was drastically sacked by bosses following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott.


The dancer later confirmed and regretted his actions versus Zara.


Addressing his exit from the program, a 'ravaged' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply regret 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 enthusiasm and decision to win may have affected my training program.


'While respecting the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just best for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't allowed to provide a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the scenario.


'There's more to this story that I am not able to go over at this time, but I am dedicated to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future.'


Following his departure from the program, Graziano attempted 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 cashed in on their Strictly success ...


Oti Mabuse


For numerous 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


Since then, 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 Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015


For many fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for 2 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 big fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.


Since then, she has looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The best Dancer, adding 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 established with her spouse Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.


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


Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of possessions in 4 personal companies, which they co-own. consisting of the residential or commercial property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in assets as of in 2015.


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


Kevin Clifton


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


However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his cars and truck while trying to start his performing career


Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has 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 most current properties with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.


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


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


'I invested loads of time sleeping in my car - generally living out of my automobile - 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 simply getting fired from task after task - regular workplace tasks, simply trying to sustain my dancer career.


'I was basically looking in my wallet going, I've simply 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 need to blag it with the teacher and state," Oh, there's been a problem at the bank. I'm going to need to offer you the cash on my next lesson." James and Ola Jordan


Business: James and Ola Jordan have capitalized their joint weight loss over the last few years, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe


James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his other half Ola doing the same 2 years lateer.


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


The couple have cashed in on their joint weight-loss over the last few years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.


The set offered their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have since downsized to a home more 'suitable' for their daughter Ella.


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


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


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