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

For audiences tuning into BBC’s megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be ideal in presuming that its stars must be making a .

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 helped make the series a fascinating watch throughout the autumn months.

However, while it has actually been presumed that Strictly experts need to make a quite cent, and years of success, through their time on the show, for a lot of it’s a wholly various story.

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

Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff become the most recent stars to be struck by the notorious ‘Strictly curse’ after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then exposed it was the serious monetary problems they had actually recently experienced are thought to have actually been behind their split.

MailOnline peels back the shine behind Strictly stars’ incomes to expose the fact about how for lots of, 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 financial troubles are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (envisioned on the show in 2013)

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

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

The level of the couple’s battles were laid bare in unusual situations – throughout a court look last September when Kristina, 47, was captured driving without insurance.

Giving proof during the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, confessed he had mishandled the handling of their cars and truck insurance coverage policy and told how he was ‘battling to conserve his relationship and home’.

A pal of the couple told the Mail he stated: ‘The past 6 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 different individuals.

‘Those near them who know 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 entrusted crippling debts 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 whatever – to lose my vehicles and my home and my relationship. I’m so overdrawn.’

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

When questioned about the pressures on his and Kristina’s relationship, he stated: ‘We’re still living together. We’re in it financially.

‘We stay in business together so the issue is that we opened the service before Covid and we got the worst seriousness of it and in all honestly this is simply another issue for me to deal with.

‘I have actually got charge card that are overdrawn. I’m overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got an organization financial obligation due to the fact that of Covid. It’s simply another issue.’

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

Records likewise expose that a food services business called Soo Greens Ltd which is 100 per cent owned by Soo Yoga Group Ltd was successfully ₤ ۶,۶۳۳ 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 still not been filed and are now nearly 29 months past due.

Another company called Soo Purple Mountain Ltd which is also owned by the Soo Yoga Group, was established in December 2021 and liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever submitting accounts.

A 4th company called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by three other people was likewise incorporated and voluntarily struck off on the very same dates.

A fifth business called Yoga Wellbeing which is one hundred percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ ۵,۰۴۱ in the red, considering future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are likewise nearly 29 months past due, according to Companies House records.

AJ Pritchard

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

But AJ has given that clarify the cash woes some Strictly stars can face, 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 simply months before the Covid pandemic.

While the star had actually previously hoped to kickstart a brand-new period of dance success by departing the show, the pandemic forced him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and brother Curtis into financial obligation.

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

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

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

AJ said 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 no place near that.

The dancer stated: ‘I believe a great deal of individuals anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and quickly be a millionaire. Once you have actually 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 the majority of individuals do not really wish to talk about their financial resources.

‘And I believe individuals are captivated by cash. People love to see numbers and like to see great things, and a great deal of times you require 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 money offers and AJ states some individuals have no concept how to deal with that kind of sum of cash.

Former I’m A Celebrity star AJ exposed he and Curtis ‘desire to make a distinction’ and have actually established ‘using our own money’ a monetary investment firm called FINT to assist to ‘educate’ individuals.

AJ ended up being really open about how sometimes the TV bookings and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to discover how to ‘adapt’ their profession.

AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his buddies think 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 actually difficult I think in our market, the home entertainment market and a lot of other industries today because a great deal of individuals are being laid off. It does use your psychological health if you do not have that next task.

‘Myself and Curtis have invested money, from my really first wage on Strictly I’ve always had that money 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 require it.

‘And at the end of the day, there are always tasks out there. It’s simply in some cases having to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a little bit. Adapting is tough but you do need to adapt often.

‘It is very important that people go into these big shows that they’re taking pleasure 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 cost of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the ‘real life’ as he’s noticed the significant increase in everyday items.

He described: ‘Every single day I’m brought back to truth. I brought up at the petrol pump today and the diesel was 10p more expensive due to decisions that have actually been made much greater up than my paycheck. That’s the real life.

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

‘Even when inflation comes down, it doesn’t suggest that it goes back to what it was. Life is going to be hard for a lot of people this year and I don’t think it’s going to get any easier.’

Robin Windsor

Despite pulling in a remarkable ₤ ۱۰۰,۰۰۰ as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor unfortunately passed away with just ₤ ۸۷۹ in his business’s service account

Despite drawing in a remarkable ₤ ۱۰۰,۰۰۰ as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with simply ₤ ۸۷۹ in his company’s service account.

The dancer was discovered dead in a London hotel in February in 2015, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed 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 nearly ₤ ۵,۰۰۰ the last time it filed accounts, however owed lenders ₤ ۱۵,۰۰۰, suggesting it was ₤ ۸,۳۵۰ in the red.

At the height of his star in 2015 and 2016 he held more than ₤ ۲۳,۰۰۰ in the business and advanced himself ₤ ۳۵,۰۰۰ from the company, which was paid back.

The business had actually channelled profits from a ‘large range of contracts to offer carrying out arts services within the media industry’, paperwork said.

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

Robin previously informed how he was paid ₤ ۱۰۰,۰۰۰ a year during his time on Strictly which pertained to an end after the 12th series in 2014.

The dancer was found dead in a London hotel in February, and in the wake of his passing it was revealed his firm had actually not traded for a long time (pictured on the show in 2013)

He likewise recalled one time he earned ‘silly cash’, telling This Is Money: ‘My dance partner and I were once paid ₤ ۱۰,۰۰۰ 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 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: ‘All of an abrupt, I was making money I had only dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ ۱۰۰,۰۰۰ that year – not simply from Strictly but from work off the back of the show such as the tour and private performances.

‘When you’re on prime-time TV, everyone wants a little slice of you.’

Speaking about his Strictly exit, Robin stated he ended up being so ‘bitter’ about not being permitted to return that he could not bear to watch it, and he entered into a ‘constant decrease’ after leaving the show.

Graziano Di Prima

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

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

Graziano was once considered a favourite among Strictly fans, but last year he was drastically sacked by employers following claims of gross misbehavior towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott.

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

Addressing his exit from the show, a ‘devastated’ Di Prima composed on Instagram: ‘I deeply regret 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 show

‘My intense passion and decision to win may have affected my training routine.

‘While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it’s only best for the sake of the program that I step away. I am saddened that I wasn’t permitted to provide a quote to the online news stories, and I take on board the sensitivity of the circumstance.

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

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

The dancer charged $100 (₤ ۷۸) for a video message, and continued to refer to himself as a ‘professional dancer on Strictly’ on his profile.

And the stars who have actually 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 champ for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020

Ever since, she has actually appeared as a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise earned a reported ₤ ۲۰۰,۰۰۰ cost for her stint on I’m A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015

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

The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ ۴۱۰,۰۰۰ wage before she left the program in 2022, and given that her exit has collected a big fortune with a string of effective TV gigs.

Ever since, 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, contributing to a rumoured fortune of more than ₤ ۱.۴ 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 established with her other half Marius Iepure, which was set up in February 2017, and has noted properties of ₤ ۵۱۰,۹۵۳, according to its latest accounts.

In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money offer to team up with Bravissimo on a ‘self-confidence improving’ underclothing range, and she and spouse Marius likewise share a ₤ ۵۹۰,۰۰۰ London estate.

Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ ۷۵۰,۰۰۰ of properties in four private companies, which they co-own. consisting of the residential or commercial property firm, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ ۱۱۰,۵۸۲ in assets since in 2015.

And Oti has just added to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I’m A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was reportedly paid a ₤ ۲۰۰,۰۰۰ charge.

Kevin Clifton

Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champion in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the show in 2020, has cashed in with a string of stage roles

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn’t always been easy, exposing in 2019 that he used to oversleep his vehicle while trying to kickstart his performing profession

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 company Supreme Dance declared ₤ ۱۰۴,۹۹۳ in its latest possessions with ₤ ۴۲,۲۳۴ remaining after bills.

However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn’t constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his car while trying to start his carrying out career, while juggling it with a workplace task.

Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he stated: ‘If there’s no one there, I’ll oversleep my car and after that I can manage two of my dance lessons tomorrow.

‘I spent loads of time sleeping in my vehicle – basically living out of my cars and truck – 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 task – typical office tasks, simply trying to sustain my dancer career.

‘I was generally searching in my wallet going, I have actually just been fired from another task. I have actually got 4 lessons tomorrow; I already can’t spend for two of them.

‘I’m going to have to blag it with the instructor and say,” Oh, there’s been a problem at the bank. I’m going to need 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 over the last few years, setting up a fitness website called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ ۱۲.۹۹ each 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 few years later on for the All Stars variation and won Dancing On Ice in 2019.

The couple have capitalized their joint weight reduction recently, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ ۱۲.۹۹ each month to subscribe.

The pair offered their Kent estate for ₤ ۲.۵ million earlier this year and have since scaled down to a home more ‘ideal’ for their daughter Ella.

Much of their earnings is funnelled through their company James and Ola Dance Academy which most just recently had ₤ ۷۷۴,۰۲۳ in possessions and ₤ ۴۶۵,۰۰۲ after bills.

They make money by selling signed photos for ₤ ۹.۵۰ while Ola provides dance lessons to fans at ₤ ۳۰۰ a pop.

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