For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be right in assuming that its stars need to 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 assisted make the series a fascinating watch throughout the autumn months.

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly specialists need to earn a pretty cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for the majority of it's an entirely various story.

Pros who have actually bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have shared their battles with piling debts and money concerns, with some even facing the prospect of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the newest stars to be struck by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year romance ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the serious financial problems they had just recently experienced are believed to have lagged their split.

MailOnline peels back the shine behind Strictly stars' incomes to reveal the fact about how for many, the money stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have wound up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's financial 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 began a love with her star partner Ben Cohen.

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

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

Giving evidence during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had bungled the handling of their car insurance coverage and told how he was 'fighting to conserve his relationship and home'.

A pal of the couple informed the Mail he stated: 'The previous 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 actually picked to move 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 however for now it's over and it appears like there's no going back.'

The couple were left with crippling debts after they ploughed every penny they had into a yoga studio which plunged into crisis during 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 automobiles 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 issues, with Ben laying bare their monetary issues in court (envisioned in 2021)

When questioned about the stress 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 severities of it and in all honestly this is simply another problem for me to deal with.

'I've got credit cards that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a company debt since of Covid. It's simply another problem.'

The business was noted to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, but the action was suspended 9 days later 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 effectively ₤ 6,633 at a loss, taking into consideration future liabilities, in its last accounts for the duration ending on July 31, 2020.

The company's represent the year ending in July 2021 have actually still not been submitted and are now almost 29 months past due.

Another business called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is likewise 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 fourth business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other people was also incorporated 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 consideration future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are also nearly 29 months past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

AJ initially increased to fame as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show just months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has considering that shed light on the cash troubles some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation 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 program just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had previously hoped to kickstart a new era of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his organized dance trip, plunging himself and bro Curtis into debt.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash problems some Strictly stars can deal with after leaving the program.

He stated: 'We had a company where we were running our own tour and the trip was cut short. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I felt like that was the right thing to do. We wound up with a barrel expense 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 tough choice to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own company.

'They definitely did value it. I perhaps didn't value the financial obligation that I was left in but, hey, it's a choice that was made.'

AJ stated 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 makes is no place near that.

The dancer said: 'I think a lot of individuals 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 restricted company, that's not even close.

'I think transparency is a favorable thing in this day and age, but many people do not actually want to discuss their finances.

'And I think people are captivated by money. People like to see numbers and enjoy to see nice 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 variety of huge money offers and AJ states some people have no concept how to manage that kind of amount of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'desire to make a distinction' and have set up 'using our own cash' a monetary investment business called FINT to assist to 'educate' people.

AJ ended up being very open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars have to discover how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his pals 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 really difficult I believe in our industry, the show business and a great deal of other markets right now since a great deal of individuals are being laid off. It does use your mental health if you don't have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have actually invested money, from my very first wage on Strictly I have actually constantly had that cash invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't have a task 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 always tasks out there. It's just in some cases needing to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adapt a little bit. Adapting is difficult however you do have to adapt in some cases.

'It is essential that individuals enter into these huge shows that they're delighting in but 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, people are dealing with the expense of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the 'real life' as he's observed the significant increase in everyday products.

He described: 'Every day I'm brought back to reality. I brought up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive 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 the other day to today', like that's crazy. I think people forget, the cost of living and inflation's gone up.

'Even when inflation boils down, it doesn't mean that it to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a great deal of individuals this year and I don't think it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

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

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, 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 dealing with an 'active proposition' to be struck off.

The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, implying 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 carried profits from a 'variety of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media industry', paperwork said.

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

Robin previously informed 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 revealed his company had actually not traded for a long time (visualized on the show in 2013)

He also remembered one time he made 'silly cash', telling This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as paid ₤ 10,000 each to stay 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 'best' year of his financial life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He said: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had actually only dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the tour and personal performances.

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

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin stated he became so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he could not bear to view it, and he entered into a 'steady decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was drastically sacked by managers in 2015 following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous superstar 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 as soon as considered a preferred amongst Strictly fans, but in 2015 he was considerably sacked by bosses following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

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

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

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

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

'While respecting the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only best 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 newspaper article, and I take on board the sensitivity of the circumstance.

'There's more to this story that I am unable to talk about at this time, but I am committed to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household nothing but success in the future.'

Following his departure from the program, Graziano tried 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 describe himself as a 'professional dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

And the stars who have cashed in on their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For many 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

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

For many fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most successful 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 salary before she left the show in 2022, and considering that her exit has generated 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 Greatest Dancer, adding to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ 1.4 million.

Before signing up with the Strictly lineup, Oti also worked as a professional 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 spouse Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to work together with Bravissimo on a 'confidence boosting' underclothing variety, and she and hubby Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of possessions in four personal business, which they co-own. including the property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties since in 2015.

And Oti has only contributed to her fortune in current months by appearing on I'm A Star 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 program in 2020, has actually cashed in with a string of stage functions

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his car while attempting to start his performing profession

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

His firm Supreme Dance declared ₤ 104,993 in its latest possessions with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his cars and truck while attempting to kickstart his carrying out career, while juggling it with a workplace task.

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

'I invested loads of time sleeping in my automobile - generally living out of my car - 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 task after task - typical workplace jobs, simply trying to sustain my dancer career.

'I was generally looking in my wallet going, I've just 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 teacher and state," Oh, there's been a problem 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 actually cashed in on their joint weight reduction over the last few years, establishing a physical 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 actually 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 capitalized their joint weight loss in current years, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million earlier this year and have since downsized to a home more 'appropriate' for their daughter Ella.

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

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

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