How Strictly's Popular Dancers have Wound Up In Debt
For audiences tuning into BBC's megahit Strictly Come Dancing, they would be right in assuming that its stars should be making a hefty fortune.
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Whether it be the determined hours of training, or being an on-screen component for weeks on end, the program's expert dancers have actually assisted make the series a captivating watch throughout the fall months.
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However, while it has been assumed that Strictly professionals need to make a quite penny, and years of success, through their time on the program, for a lot of it's an entirely various story.
Pros who have actually bid goodbye to the Strictly dancefloor over the last few years have actually shared their battles with piling debts and money woes, with some even facing the possibility of losing their homes.
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Recently, Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff end up being the current stars to be hit by the infamous 'Strictly curse' after their 12-year love ended in heartbreak. MailOnline then revealed it was the serious monetary troubles 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 fact about how for numerous, the cash stops as soon as the ballroom lights go dark ...
Kristina Rihanoff
How Strictly's popular dancers have ended up in financial obligation - as Kristina Rihanoff's monetary problems are blamed for split from Ben Cohen (visualized on the show in 2013)
Kristina formerly appeared on Strictly as a professional from 2008 to 2015, making headings when she began a love with her star partner Ben Cohen.
However, in 2015, the couple shared worries that they could lose their home after being hit by money issues, with Ben laying bare their financial troubles in court.
The degree of the couple's struggles were laid bare in unusual scenarios - during a court look last September when Kristina, 47, was caught driving without insurance.
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Giving proof throughout the case, England World Cup winning rugby star Ben, 46, admitted he had made a mess of the handling of their vehicle insurance coverage and informed how he was 'combating to conserve his relationship and home'.
A friend of the couple told 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 household, they have selected to move forward as separate people.
'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 tilled 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 combat not to lose everything - 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 money troubles, with Ben laying bare their monetary woes in court (imagined in 2021)
When questioned about the stress on his and Kristina's relationship, he stated: 'We're still cohabiting. We remain in it financially.
'We stay 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 just another issue for me to handle.
'I have actually got charge card that are overdrawn. I'm overdrawn in both accounts. We have actually got a company debt since of Covid. It's just another problem.'
The company was listed to be compulsorily struck off on December 27, 2022, but the action was suspended nine days later on and terminated on April 28, 2023.
Records likewise expose 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 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 set up in December 2021 and liquified by a voluntary strike off in February this year without ever submitting accounts.
A 4th business called Soo Group Ltd which was half owned by Cohen and half owned by 3 other individuals was also integrated and voluntarily struck off on the very same dates.
A fifth company called Yoga Wellbeing which is 100 percent owned by Rihanoff was ₤ 5,041 in the red, taking into consideration future liabilities, at the end of July 2020. Its accounts are likewise almost 29 months overdue, 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 show just months before the Covid pandemic (imagined with Saffron Barker in 2019)
But AJ has given that clarify the money issues some Strictly stars can deal with, and shared that he was plunged into debt when his dance trip was cancelled in 2020
AJ initially rose to fame as a participant on Strictly Come Dancing from 2016 to 2019, leaving the show simply months before the Covid pandemic.
While the star had actually previously hoped to start a new age of dance success by departing the program, the pandemic required him to cancel his planned dance trip, plunging himself and sibling Curtis into debt.
Talking to MailOnline, AJ shed light on the cash concerns some Strictly stars can face 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 because, personally, I seemed like that was the right thing to do. We ended up with a VAT costs 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 maybe didn't value the debt that I was left in but, hey, it's a choice that was made.'
AJ stated it is hard when a lot of his friends think he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, however, 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 people anticipate you to go on to Strictly or Love Island and instantly be a millionaire. Once you have actually paid your tax and your VAT, and if you're a minimal company, that's not even close.
'I believe transparency is a positive thing in this day and age, however the majority of people don't truly wish to talk about their financial resources.
'And I believe individuals are interested by money. People like to see numbers and enjoy to see good things, and a great deal of times you need to live within your own methods.'
After leaving shows such as Strictly and Love Island, Curtis and AJ were thrown into a number of huge money offers and AJ says some individuals have no concept how to handle that sort of amount of money.
Former I'm A Celeb star AJ exposed he and Curtis 'wish to make a distinction' and have actually set up 'utilizing our own money' a monetary investment firm called FINT to assist to 'inform' individuals.
AJ ended up being really open about how sometimes the TV reservations and photoshoots can all of a sudden stop and stars need to discover how to 'adjust' their career.
AJ said it is hard when a lot of his pals believe he's a 'millionaire' after starring on Strictly, as after they paid their taxes and VAT, the figure he makes is no place near that
He continued: 'It's really hard I believe in our market, the show business and a lot of other markets today due to the fact that a lot of people are being laid off. It does use 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've constantly had that cash invested into various portfolios. Therefore, if I didn't work in 6 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 tasks out there. It's simply sometimes needing to change what it is you think you are going to do and adjust a bit. Adapting is difficult but you do have to adjust often.
'It is very important that people go into these big shows that they're taking pleasure in however they have a profession behind them like myself and Curt. We're both professional dancers, we can go all over the world and teach.'
Every day, individuals are dealing with the expense of living crisis and AJ admitted he is no different and is frequently snapped back into the 'genuine world' as he's discovered the significant boost in everyday products.
He discussed: 'Every day I'm reminded truth. I brought up at the gas pump today and the diesel was 10p more pricey due to decisions that have been made much greater up than my paycheck. That's the real life.
'I resembled, 'What 10p more pricey from yesterday to today', like that's crazy. I think people forget, the expense of living and inflation's increased.
'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 great deal of this year and I don't believe it's going to get any easier.'
Robin Windsor
Despite drawing in an impressive ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically passed away with simply ₤ 879 in his business's organization account
Despite drawing in an excellent ₤ 100,000 as a star of Strictly, Robin Windsor tragically died with just ₤ 879 in his company's organization 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 facing an 'active proposition' to be struck off.
The company Happy Feet Creative Limited was owed almost ₤ 5,000 the last time it filed accounts, however owed creditors ₤ 15,000, implying 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 company, which was repaid.
The company had actually transported earnings from a 'wide range of agreements to supply performing arts services within the media market', documents said.
In the months prior to his death, Robin had actually been dealing with a Fred Olsen Cruise - alongside fellow Strictly professional Gordana Grandosek Whiddon - and published photos of himself when the boat docked in South Africa.
Robin formerly 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 found dead in a London hotel in February, and in the wake of his passing it was exposed his company had actually not traded for some time (imagined on the show in 2013)
He likewise recalled one time he earned 'silly cash', telling 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 occasion. Our dance lasted 2 minutes.'
He kept in mind in September 2022 that the 'finest' year of his monetary life was 2010, 'my very first year on Strictly Come Dancing'.
He stated: 'Suddenly, I was generating income I had just dreamt about. I most likely made about ₤ 100,000 that year - not simply from Strictly however from work off the back of the show such as the trip and private efficiencies.
'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 decline' after leaving the show.
Graziano Di Prima
Graziano was drastically sacked by bosses last year following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celebrity partner Zara McDermott
Following his departure from the program, Graziano tried to cash on his appearances on the show, with customised video messages on Cameo
Graziano was as soon as thought about a preferred among Strictly fans, but in 2015 he was drastically sacked by employers following claims of gross misconduct towards his previous celeb partner Zara McDermott.
The dancer later confirmed 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 occasions that caused my departure from Strictly.
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'My intense passion and decision to win might have affected my training program.
'While appreciating the BBC HR process, I acknowledge it's only right for the sake of the show that I step away. I am distressed that I wasn't permitted to offer 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 not able to talk about at this time, however I am devoted 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 looks on the program, with customised 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 actually capitalized their Strictly success ...
Oti Mabuse
For lots of fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for 2 years in a row, in 2019 and 2020
Since then, she has actually looked like a judge on Dancing On Ice, and likewise earned a reported ₤ 200,000 fee for her stint on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015
For many fans, Oti is considered one of Strictly's most successful exports, with the dancer crowned series champion for two years in a row, in 2019 and 2020.
The dancer was reported to be on a ₤ 410,000 salary before she left the program in 2022, and since her exit has actually collected a substantial fortune with a string of successful TV gigs.
Ever since, she has appeared as 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 a professional 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 husband Marius Iepure, which was established in February 2017, and has actually noted properties of ₤ 510,953, according to its newest accounts.
In 2022, Oti also signed a big-money deal to work together with Bravissimo on a 'self-confidence boosting' underclothing range, and she and hubby Marius likewise share a ₤ 590,000 London estate.
Between them, Oti and Marius hold ₤ 750,000 of properties in four personal companies, which they co-own. including the residential or commercial property company, Lionshead, which notched up ₤ 110,582 in properties since last year.
And Oti has only included to her fortune in recent months by appearing on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here! where she was supposedly paid a ₤ 200,000 charge.
Kevin Clifton
Kevin Clifton was crowned Strictly champ in 2018 with Stacey Dooley, and after leaving the program in 2020, has moneyed in with a string of stage roles
However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been easy, revealing in 2019 that he utilized to sleep in his cars and truck while trying to start his performing career
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 newest properties with ₤ 42,234 remaining after expenses.
However, the dancer has previously shared that it hasn't constantly been simple, revealing in 2019 that he used to sleep in his vehicle while trying to kickstart his carrying out profession, while juggling it with a workplace task.
Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, he said: 'If there's no one there, I'll sleep in my car and after that I can afford 2 of my dance lessons tomorrow.
'I invested loads of time oversleeping my automobile - essentially living out of my vehicle - and having no work. It's not all glamour. People think we live these simple, showbiz, glamorous lives and it's not like that.
'There's been times where I was simply getting fired from job after task - normal workplace tasks, just trying to sustain my dancer profession.
'I was generally looking in my wallet going, I've simply been fired from another job. I've got four lessons tomorrow; I already can't spend for 2 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 have to offer 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 recent years, establishing a fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe
James Jordan left Strictly in 2013 with his spouse Ola following fit 2 years lateer.
James has actually 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 actually cashed in on their joint weight loss in recent years, setting up a physical fitness site called Dance Shred where they charge ₤ 12.99 per month to subscribe.
The set offered their Kent mansion for ₤ 2.5 million previously this year and have actually considering that downsized to a home more 'appropriate' 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 possessions and ₤ 465,002 after costs.
They earn additional money by selling signed pictures for ₤ 9.50 while Ola uses dance lessons to fans at ₤ 300 a pop.
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