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How Strictly’s Popular Dancers have actually Ended up In Debt

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

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

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly specialists must make a pretty penny, and years of success, through their time on the show, for the majority of it’s a wholly various story.

Pros who have bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor in recent years have actually shared their struggles with piling debts and money issues, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the most recent stars to be hit by the infamous ‘Strictly curse’ after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the serious financial difficulties they had just recently experienced are thought to have actually been behind their split.

MailOnline peels back the glitter behind Strictly stars’ paychecks to expose the truth about how for numerous, the money stops as quickly as the ballroom lights go dark …

Kristina Rihanoff

How Strictly’s popular dancers have actually wound up in debt – as Kristina Rihanoff’s financial troubles are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (imagined on the show in 2013)

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

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

The degree of the were laid bare in uncommon circumstances – throughout a court appearance 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 mishandled the handling of their automobile insurance policy and told how he was ‘fighting to conserve his relationship and home’.

A buddy of the couple informed the Mail he stated: ‘The past 6 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 go forward as separate individuals.

‘Those near them who understand them as a couple had hoped they would be able 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 throughout 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 house and my relationship. I’m so overdrawn.’

In 2015 the couple shared fears that they could lose their home after being struck by money concerns, with Ben laying bare their financial concerns in court (pictured in 2021)

When questioned about the pressures on his and Kristina’s relationship, he said: ‘We’re still cohabiting. We remain in it financially.

‘We’re in business together so the issue is that we opened the service 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 actually got a business debt because 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 nine days later and ceased on April 28, 2023.

Records also reveal that a food services business called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was successfully ₤ 6,633 at a loss, 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 overdue.

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 filing accounts.

A fourth business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other people was likewise incorporated 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 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 rose to fame as a candidate on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the program simply months before the Covid pandemic (envisioned with Saffron Barker in 2019)

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

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

While the star had formerly wanted to kickstart a new period of dance success by leaving the program, the pandemic forced him to cancel his scheduled dance tour, plunging himself and brother Curtis into financial obligation.

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

He said: ‘We had a company where we were running our own tour and the tour was interrupted. We paid all of our dancers because, personally, I felt like that was the ideal 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, but we paid all of our dancers. It’s a difficult choice to be made, however that’s what it is when you are running your own company.

‘They definitely did appreciate it. I maybe didn’t value the financial obligation that I was left in however, hi, it’s a choice that was made.’

AJ said it is hard when a lot of his pals think he’s a ‘millionaire’ after starring on Strictly, however, he described 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 anticipate 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 positive thing in this day and age, however many individuals don’t actually wish to speak about their financial resources.

‘And I believe individuals are captivated by money. People enjoy to see numbers and like to see good 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 number of big money deals and AJ states some people have no concept how to handle that type of amount of cash.

Former I’m A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis ‘desire to make a distinction’ and have established ‘utilizing our own cash’ a financial investment business called FINT to assist to ‘inform’ individuals.

AJ ended up being really open about how often the TV bookings and photoshoots can unexpectedly stop and stars have to find out how to ‘adjust’ their career.

AJ said it is hard when a great deal of his buddies 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 market, the home entertainment market and a great deal of other markets right now because a great deal 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 really first pay check on Strictly I’ve always had that cash invested into different portfolios. Therefore, if I didn’t have a job in 6 months time, I do have money there that I can make use of if I require it.

‘And at the end of the day, there are constantly tasks out there. It’s just in some cases having to change what it is you believe you are going to do and adjust a little bit. Adapting is hard however you do have to adapt often.

‘It’s crucial that individuals enter into these big 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, individuals are dealing with the cost of living crisis and AJ confessed he is no different and is regularly snapped back into the ‘real life’ as he’s seen the significant increase in everyday items.

He explained: ‘Each and every single 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 higher up than my paycheck. That’s the genuine world.

‘I was like, ‘What 10p more costly from yesterday to today’, like that’s crazy. I believe individuals forget, the expense of living and inflation’s gone up.

‘Even when inflation comes down, it does not mean that it returns to what it was. Life is going to be tough for a lot of individuals this year and I do not believe it’s going to get any easier.’

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with simply ₤ 879 in his business’s business account

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

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his company had not traded for some time and according to Companies House Records was facing an ‘active proposition’ to be struck off.

The business Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed nearly ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed creditors ₤ 15,000, suggesting it was ₤ 8,350 in the red.

At the height of his celebrity 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 revenues from a ‘large variety of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media industry’, documentation stated.

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

Robin previously told 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 actually not traded for a long time (visualized on the program in 2013)

He also remembered one time he earned ‘silly cash’, 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 two minutes.’

He kept in mind 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 earning money I had just dreamt about. I most likely 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 performances.

‘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 enabled to return that he could not bear to enjoy it, and he went into a ‘stable decline’ after leaving the program.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was when thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, however last year he was considerably sacked by employers following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous superstar partner Zara McDermott.

The dancer later verified and regretted his actions against Zara.

Addressing his exit from the show, a ‘devastated’ Di Prima wrote on Instagram: ‘I deeply are sorry for the occasions that caused my departure from Strictly.

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

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

‘While appreciating 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 enabled to provide a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the level of sensitivity of the situation.

‘There’s more to this story that I am unable to discuss at this time, but I am devoted to being strong for my friends and family. I wish the Strictly household absolutely nothing however success in the future.’

Following his departure from the program, 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 describe himself as a ‘expert dancer on Strictly’ on his profile.

And the stars who have actually cashed in on their Strictly success …

Oti Mabuse

For numerous fans, Oti is thought about among Strictly’s most effective exports, with the dancer crowned series champ for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Ever since, she has appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise earned a reported ₤ 200,000 cost for her stint on I’m A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! last year

For numerous 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.

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 wage before she left the program in 2022, and since her exit has amassed a huge fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.

Since then, she has actually looked like 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 joining the Strictly lineup, Oti likewise 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 partner Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has actually listed assets of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.

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

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

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

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champ in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has moneyed in with a string of phase functions

However, the dancer has formerly shared that it hasn’t always been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his car while trying to kickstart 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 staying after bills.

However, the dancer has actually previously shared that it hasn’t constantly been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to sleep in 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 sleep in my automobile and then I can afford 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.

‘I invested loads of time sleeping in my car – generally living out of my cars and truck – and having no work. It’s not all glamour. People believe we live these simple, showbiz, glamorous lives and it’s not like that.

‘There’s been times where I was just getting fired from job after task – normal workplace jobs, simply trying to sustain my dancer profession.

‘I was generally looking in my wallet going, I’ve just been fired from another task. I’ve got four lessons tomorrow; I currently can’t spend for two of them.

‘I’m going to have to blag it with the teacher and state,” Oh, there’s been a problem at the bank. I’m going to have to give you the money on my next lesson.” James and Ola Jordan

Business: James and Ola Jordan have cashed in on their joint weight-loss in the last few years, establishing a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe

James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his partner Ola doing the same two years lateer.

James has 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 capitalized their joint weight reduction in current years, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 monthly to subscribe.

The pair sold their Kent estate for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have because scaled down to a home more ‘ideal’ 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 assets and ₤ 465,002 after expenses.