Giovanni Pernice and Dianne Buswell amass substantial earnings as professional dancers
Given the opportunity to showcase their talent on the grandest stage of all, professional dancers are unsurprisingly earning substantial sums as Strictly stars.
Since 2004, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has graced British television screens, offering a prominent platform for professional dancers to showcase their remarkable talents to a wide audience.
It’s no surprise that the most exceptional dancers often reap substantial financial rewards from their appearances on the show.
The most renowned and successful stars can now anticipate significant earnings, enabling many dancers to explore lucrative opportunities in realms such as reality TV, elevating them to household name status.
With more than two decades of dancers gracing the show, some have surpassed their peers in earnings. Here are a few stars reportedly commanding the highest incomes.
Giovanni Pernice
Giovanni, an Italian dancer with remarkable talent and unwavering determination, made his mark in the dance world. Originally from Sicily, he relocated to Bologna to chase his aspirations, ultimately triumphing in the Italian Open Championship in 2012.
In 2015, he partnered with Georgia May Foote on Strictly, achieving the remarkable feat of reaching the final and securing the runner-up position.
His profile soared further with his relationship with Love Island personality Maura Higgins. Giovanni Pernice’s net worth, as reported by Net Worth and Salary, stands at an impressive £726,000.
Dianne Buswell
Originally from Bunbury, Australia, Dianne Buswell has undertaken a remarkable journey, starting with her dance career in her home country, culminating in victory at the Australian Open, and leaving a lasting impression on Strictly Come Dancing.
Although she exited early in her initial appearance, her determination shone through as she secured a second-place finish the following year alongside Joe Sugg, her partner of five years.
Entertainment Daily reveals her net worth to be £790,179.
Neil and Katya Jones
The couple spent 11 years together, yet their relationship encountered hurdles, notably when Katya was embroiled in a scandalous kiss with her dance partner, comedian Seann Walsh.
Despite the uproar, Neil chose to forgive her, and since then, they’ve maintained a cordial relationship.
Reportedly, Neil Jones has a net worth of £1.4 million, while Entertainment Daily suggests Katya Jones has amassed an impressive £3.95 million.
Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec
The Slovenian couple, a powerhouse duo, have enthralled audiences on Strictly Come Dancing, and they joyfully welcomed a baby boy into their lives recently.
Janette, with her exceptional talent, holds a net worth of £4 million, while Aljaz has amassed an impressive £2.4 million, as reported by GH Gossip and Apumone.
AJ Pritchard
Born into the Pritchard Dance Academy, AJ Pritchard showcased his talent from an early age, clinching the National Youth Latin championship for three consecutive years, spanning from 2012 to 2014.
His tenure on Strictly Come Dancing paved the way for various reality TV ventures, such as his appearances on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and a role in Hollyoaks.
As per Almost Famous Birthdays, his net worth is estimated at £4 million.
