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

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

However, while it has actually been assumed that Strictly professionals must earn a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for a lot of it's a completely various story.

Pros who have actually bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their struggles with stacking financial obligations and cash concerns, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the most current stars to be hit by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the extreme financial troubles they had actually just recently experienced are thought to have actually been behind their split.

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' paychecks to expose 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 ended up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (pictured on the program in 2013)

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

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

The level of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual situations - throughout 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 bungled the handling of their cars and truck insurance plan and told how he was 'fighting to save his relationship and home'.

A pal of the couple informed the Mail he said: 'The past 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 picked to go forward as separate individuals.

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

The couple were entrusted 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 combat not to lose whatever - to lose my vehicles and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

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

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

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

'I've got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got an organization financial obligation because of Covid. It's just another problem.'

The company was listed to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, however the action was suspended 9 days later and terminated 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 effectively ₤ 6,633 at a loss, taking into account future liabilities, in its last accounts for the period ending on July 31, 2020.

The business's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been filed and are now almost 29 months overdue.

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 submitting accounts.

A fourth business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was likewise integrated and willingly struck off on the same dates.

A 5th company called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, considering 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 fame as a participant 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 considering that shed light on the cash issues some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ initially increased to popularity 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 wanted to kickstart a brand-new age of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into debt.

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

He said: 'We had a company where we were running our own tour and the tour was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I felt like that was the ideal 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, however 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 absolutely did value it. I perhaps didn't value the financial obligation that I was left in but, hello, it's a choice that was made.'

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his friends think 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 stated: 'I believe a lot of individuals expect 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 minimal company, that's not even close.

'I believe openness is a favorable thing in this day and age, however many people don't really desire to speak about their finances.

'And I believe individuals are captivated by cash. People like to see numbers and enjoy to see great things, and a great deal of times you require to live within your own ways.'

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 people have no idea how to handle that sort of amount of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'want to make a distinction' and have actually established 'using our own cash' a monetary investment firm called FINT to help to 'educate' individuals.

AJ ended up being really open about how sometimes the TV bookings and photoshoots can suddenly stop and stars have to discover how to 'adjust' their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his 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 really difficult I think in our industry, the show business and a lot of other markets right now because a lot of people are being laid off. It does play on your psychological health if you don't have that next task.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my extremely first salary on Strictly I've always had that money invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in six months time, I do have money 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 sometimes needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is tough but you do have to adjust often.

'It is very important that individuals go into these big programs 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 facing the expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the 'real world' as he's discovered the dramatic increase in everyday items.

He discussed: 'Every day I'm brought back to reality. I pulled up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to decisions that have actually been made much higher up than my paycheck. That's the real life.

'I resembled, 'What 10p more expensive from yesterday to today', like that's insane. I believe individuals forget, the cost of living and inflation's gone up.

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

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in a remarkable ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with just ₤ 879 in his company's organization account

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

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his firm had not traded for a long 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 practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it submitted accounts, but owed lenders ₤ 15,000, suggesting 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 repaid.

The company had directed revenues from a 'broad range of contracts to supply carrying out arts services within the media market', paperwork said.

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 informed how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year during his time on Strictly which came 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 not traded for some time (envisioned on the program in 2013)

He likewise recalled one time he made 'silly cash', 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 monetary life was 2010, 'my first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

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

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

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he could not bear to see it, and he entered into a 'steady decrease' after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was once thought about a preferred amongst Strictly fans, but last year he was dramatically sacked by bosses following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later verified and regretted his actions versus Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' Di Prima composed on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the events that caused my departure from Strictly.

Strictly Come Dancing rich list: The expert dancers waltzing all the method to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the program

'My extreme passion and determination to win might have impacted my training program.

'While appreciating 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 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 friends and family. I want the Strictly family absolutely nothing but success in the future.'

Following his departure from the show, Graziano attempted to cash on his looks on the show, 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 cashed in on their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For numerous 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

Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and also made a reported ₤ 200,000 fee for her stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

For numerous fans, Oti is considered one of 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 income before she left the program in 2022, and given that her exit has actually accumulated a substantial fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and was likewise a panellist on The Masked Dancer, and BBC's The Greatest 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 set up with her partner Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money deal to collaborate with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence enhancing' 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 companies, which they co-own. consisting of the home company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions since in 2015.

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

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion 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 formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his car while trying to start his performing profession

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

His company Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its newest assets with ₤ 42,234 remaining after bills.

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his vehicle while trying to start his performing profession, while juggling it with a workplace job.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: 'If there's no one there, I'll oversleep my car and then I can afford 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my automobile - essentially living out of my automobile - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People think 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 job - normal office tasks, just attempting to sustain my dancer career.

'I was generally searching in my wallet going, I've simply been fired from another task. I've got 4 lessons tomorrow; I currently can't pay for 2 of them.

'I'm going to need to blag it with the instructor and say," Oh, there's been an issue 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 in the last few years, establishing a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

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

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

The couple have actually cashed in on their joint weight-loss in the last few years, establishing a physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have actually considering that scaled down to a home more 'suitable' for their child Ella.

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

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

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