For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be best in assuming that its stars should be making a large 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 helped make the series a captivating watch throughout the autumn months.

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly experts must earn a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for many it's a completely various story.

Pros who have bid farewell to the Strictly dancefloor in current years have actually shared their struggles with piling financial obligations and money woes, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

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

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars' paychecks to expose the truth about how for many, the cash stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark ...

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary troubles 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 headings when she began a love with her celebrity partner Ben Cohen.

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

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

Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had actually bungled the handling of their automobile insurance plan and told how he was 'battling to save his relationship and home'.

A pal 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 actually selected to move 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 appears like there's no going back.'

The couple were entrusted crippling financial obligations after they tilled every cent 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 battle not to lose whatever - to lose my cars and trucks and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

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

When questioned about the stress on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still cohabiting. We're in it financially.

'We stay 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 simply another issue for me to handle.

'I have actually got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have got a company debt since of Covid. It's just another problem.'

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

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

The business's represent 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 likewise owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was established in December 2021 and dissolved 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 three other people was also incorporated and voluntarily struck off on the very same dates.

A fifth company 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 rose to popularity as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

But AJ has given that shed light on the cash concerns some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into financial obligation when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020

AJ first 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 formerly hoped to start a brand-new period of dance success by leaving the show, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and brother Curtis into debt.

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

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

'We didn't earn money, myself or Curtis, but we paid all of our dancers. It's a hard choice to be made, but that's what it is when you are running your own business.

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

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his pals believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, nevertheless, he discussed that after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is nowhere near that.

The dancer said: 'I think a lot of people expect you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and immediately 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 believe openness is a positive thing in this day and age, however many people don't really wish to speak about their finances.

'And I think people are captivated by money. People love to see numbers and enjoy to see good things, and a lot of times you require to live within your own means.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were tossed into a number of big cash deals and AJ says some individuals have no concept how to manage that sort of sum of cash.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ revealed he and Curtis 'desire to make a difference' and have actually established 'using our own money' a monetary investment company called FINT to assist to 'inform' people.

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

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his good friends think 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 truly hard I believe in our market, the home entertainment market and a lot of other industries right now since a lot of people are being laid off. It does use your mental health if you do not have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my really first salary on Strictly I've always had that cash invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in six months time, I do have money there that I can draw on if I require it.

'And at the end of the day, there are constantly tasks out there. It's just sometimes needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adapt a bit. Adapting is difficult however you do need to adapt often.

'It is very important that individuals enter into these huge programs that they're taking pleasure 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 facing the cost of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no different and is routinely snapped back into the 'real life' as he's observed the dramatic boost in daily products.

He described: 'Every day I'm reminded truth. I pulled up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more costly due to decisions that have actually been made much higher up than my income. That's the real life.

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

'Even when inflation boils down, it does not indicate that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a great deal of individuals this year and I do not think it's going to get any simpler.'

Robin Windsor

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

Despite pulling in an outstanding ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with just ₤ 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 exposed his company had not traded for a long time and according to Companies House Records was dealing with an 'active proposal' to be struck off.

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed practically ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed financial institutions ₤ 15,000, indicating 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 company and advanced himself ₤ 35,000 from the company, which was repaid.

The company had channelled incomes from a 'variety of agreements to provide performing arts services within the media industry', documents stated.

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

Robin formerly informed how he was paid ₤ 100,000 a year throughout 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 revealed his company had not traded for some time (visualized on the program in 2013)

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

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

He said: 'All of an unexpected, I was making money I had actually only dreamt about. I probably made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not just 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, everybody wants a little piece of you.'

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he ended up being so 'bitter' about not being allowed to return that he couldn't bear to enjoy it, and he went into a 'steady decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was dramatically sacked by employers in 2015 following claims of gross misbehavior towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred amongst Strictly fans, however in 2015 he was dramatically sacked by employers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later verified and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the program, a 'devastated' Di Prima wrote on Instagram: 'I deeply are sorry for the occasions that led to my departure from Strictly.

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

'My extreme enthusiasm and determination to win might have impacted my training regime.

'While appreciating the BBC HR procedure, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the program 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 situation.

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

Following his departure from the show, 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 'professional dancer on Strictly' on his profile.

And the stars who have capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For lots of fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Since then, she has actually appeared as 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! last year

For many fans, Oti is thought about one of Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020.

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 income before she left the show in 2022, and considering that her exit has actually collected a substantial fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually 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 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 partner Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has noted properties of ₤ 510,953, according to its most current accounts.

In 2022, Oti likewise signed a big-money offer to team up with Bravissimo on a 'confidence enhancing' underclothing variety, and she and partner Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of possessions in four private companies, which they co-own. including the home firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in possessions as of in 2015.

And Oti has actually just included to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Star Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently paid a ₤ 200,000 charge.

Kevin Clifton

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

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his automobile while trying to start his performing career

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

His firm Supreme Dance stated ₤ 104,993 in its newest assets with ₤ 42,234 remaining after costs.

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to oversleep his automobile while attempting to start his performing 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 then I can pay for two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

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

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

'I was essentially looking in my wallet going, I have actually just been fired from another job. I have actually 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 say," Oh, there's been a problem 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 capitalized their joint weight reduction in recent years, setting up a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his spouse Ola following suit 2 years lateer.

James has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, returned a couple of years later for the All Stars variation 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 physical fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 each month to subscribe.

The set sold their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually given that downsized to a home more 'suitable' for their daughter Ella.

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

They make additional cash by selling signed images for ₤ 9.50 while Ola offers dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.

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