For viewers tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be ideal in assuming that its stars need to be making a significant fortune.

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

However, while it has been assumed that Strictly specialists should make a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for most it's a wholly different story.

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

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

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

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly's popular dancers have ended up in debt - as Kristina Rihanoff's financial difficulties are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (pictured on the show in 2013)

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

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

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

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

A buddy of the couple informed the Mail he stated: 'The past six months have actually been hell for them and it has torn the love they had apart. For the sake of their family, they have actually picked to move forward as different individuals.

'Those near to them who know 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 entrusted to crippling financial obligations after they ploughed every cent 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 battle not to lose everything - to lose my cars and trucks and my home and my relationship. I'm so overdrawn.'

In 2015 the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being hit by cash problems, with Ben laying bare their financial woes in court (imagined in 2021)

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

'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 just another problem for me to handle.

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

The business was noted to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, but the action was suspended 9 days later and stopped on April 28, 2023.

Records likewise expose that a food services business 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 accounts for 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 dissolved 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 individuals was likewise incorporated and willingly struck off on the same dates.

A 5th 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 past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

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

But AJ has because shed light on the cash concerns some Strictly stars can face, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance tour was cancelled in 2020

AJ first rose to popularity as an entrant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program just months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had formerly intended to start a brand-new period of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and brother Curtis into financial obligation.

Speaking with MailOnline, AJ clarified 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 trip was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers since, personally, I felt like that was the ideal thing to do. We ended up with a VAT bill 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 decision to be made, however that's what it is when you are running your own company.

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

AJ stated it is hard when a great deal of his buddies 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 limited company, that's not even close.

'I think transparency is a positive thing in this day and age, but many people don't really want to talk about their finances.

'And I believe people are intrigued by cash. People like to see numbers and love to see nice things, and a great deal of times you need to live within your own methods.'

After leaving programs such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a variety of big cash offers and AJ says some people have no concept how to manage that kind of sum of money.

Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'want to make a distinction' and have established 'utilizing our own cash' a monetary investment business called FINT to help to 'educate' people.

AJ became really open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars have to find out how to 'adapt' their career.

AJ said it is hard when a great deal of his pals believe 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 truly tough I believe in our industry, the home entertainment industry and a great deal of other industries today because a great deal of people are being laid off. It does play on your psychological health if you do not have that next job.

'Myself and Curtis have invested cash, from my extremely first wage on Strictly I have actually constantly 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 draw on if I need it.

'And at the end of the day, there are always jobs out there. It's just often having to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is difficult but you do have to adapt often.

'It is very important that people go into these huge programs that they're enjoying 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 expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is regularly snapped back into the 'real life' as he's seen the dramatic increase in daily items.

He explained: 'Every day I'm reminded reality. I pulled up at the gas 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 life.

'I was like, 'What 10p more expensive from the other day to today', like that's insane. I believe individuals forget, the cost 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 difficult for a great deal of people this year and I do not believe it's going to get any easier.'

Robin Windsor

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

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

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February last year, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his firm had actually 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 nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, but owed creditors ₤ 15,000, meaning 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 carried earnings from a 'wide range of contracts to supply performing arts services within the media industry', paperwork stated.

In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - alongside fellow Strictly expert Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and posted images 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 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 firm had actually not traded for some time (visualized on the program in 2013)

He also remembered one time he earned 'silly money', informing This Is Money: 'My dance partner and I were as soon as 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 remembered in September 2022 that the 'best' year of his financial life was 2010, 'my first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.

He stated: 'Suddenly, I was making money I had actually just 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 desires a little slice of you.'

Discussing his Strictly exit, Robin said he became so 'bitter' about not being permitted to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he went into a 'consistent decline' after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

Graziano was dramatically sacked by bosses last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott

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

Graziano was once thought about a preferred amongst Strictly fans, but in 2015 he was considerably sacked by employers following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott.

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

Addressing his exit from the show, a 'devastated' 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 professional dancers waltzing all the way to the bank after earning MILLIONS thanks to the program

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

'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's just right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn't permitted to provide 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, however 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 show, Graziano attempted to cash on his appearances on the program, with personalised 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 capitalized their Strictly success ...

Oti Mabuse

For lots of fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly's most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

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

For lots of fans, Oti is considered 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 wage before she left the show in 2022, and given that her exit has collected a big fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, she has 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 likewise worked as a professional dancer on Strictly's German equivalent, Let's Dance.

Oti is noted as a director of Pure Mabuse Limited, which she established with her hubby Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has noted possessions of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money deal to team up with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence improving' underwear variety, and she and hubby Marius also share a ₤ 590,000 London mansion.

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

And Oti has actually just included to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was apparently 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 stage functions

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn't always been simple, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his automobile while attempting to start his carrying out career

Since leaving Strictly in 2020, Kevin Clifton has actually 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 latest possessions with ₤ 42,234 remaining after bills.

However, the dancer has actually formerly shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, exposing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his automobile while attempting to start his carrying out career, while handling it with an office task.

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

'I invested loads of time oversleeping my car - basically 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 task - regular workplace tasks, simply trying to sustain my dancer profession.

'I was in my wallet going, I have actually just been fired from another job. I've got four lessons tomorrow