how much do dancing with the stars contestants make?
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After taking the spring season off in 2019, will 'DWTS' go back to its regular scheduling in 2020? Based on a Gawker report from 2010, stars have seen payments of $10,000 for making it beyond Week 2, $20,000 for making it to Week 4, 5, and 6, $30,000 for Week 7 and 8, and another $50,000 for the final two episodes.
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How much are the Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants paid? Each celebrity is given a standard £25,000 payment for signing up, but if they manage to stay on the dance floor until the end of October this then rises to £40,000.
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The second place winner earns $2,000, while the third place winner earns $1,000, regardless of the monetary value of the questions the contestants answered. The only contestant who keeps their actual earnings is the first place winner.
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So, how much are these contestants cashing in? Variety revealed that the stars are given a sign-on bonus of $125,000, just for showing up for the initial rehearsals and the first two weeks of filming. Then, based on a pay scale, they get additional payments for each week they last.
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The answer varies depending on the show, with the lowest-paid reality stars being Married At First Sight participants, who get just $150 a day.
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Contestants reportedly get paid around £250 a week to appear on the show. The Daily Star previously reported that this figure is to 'compensate' them for their time on the show. The fee will cover bills, rent and general costs back home while they are living in the villa.
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Professional dancers are paid much less than the celebrities. It was once reported that the pros made $1,600 per episode in the early days of Dancing with the Stars, but now they can earn as much as $5,200, depending on their popularity.
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But the stars are typically paid over $100,000. The stars of the franchise typically make around $100,000, according to famous "Bachelor" spoiler and blogger Reality Steve (aka Stephen Carbone).
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According to Fox Business, contestants receive "$1,571 plus meals for two-hour Idol shows, $1,303 for one-hour shows and $910 for half-hour results shows." But before a contestant is eligible to receive that pay, they must enroll in the AFTRA union, which is a $1,600 payment upfront.
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How much are the Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants paid? Each celebrity is given a standard £25,000 payment for signing up, but if they manage to stay on the dance floor until the end of October this then rises to £40,000. ... Meanwhile, the Strictly winner will be paid £100,000.
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Per Us Weekly, the "Elite" players pull in close to $80,000 just to join the show, while other vets can get between $3,000-$5,000 per week. As for the rookies? $1,000 for each week they remain in the competition.
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Each week, up to 14 drag queens compete with runway looks and performance in challenges (like acting and dancing) as well as a lip sync battle (to decide which of the two bottom contestants is eliminated), all to crown a winner who gets a $100,000 prize.
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A previous celebrity revealed to the Irish Sun how they are paid a fee of €3,000 for each episode of DWTS — and keep earning if they stay in the show. Last year's finalists cleaned up and had trousered €36,000 by the end of the 12-week show run.
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Then, based on a pay scale, they get additional payments for each week they last. Based on a Gawker report from 2010, stars have seen payments of $10,000 for making it beyond Week 2, $20,000 for making it to Week 4, 5, and 6, $30,000 for Week 7 and 8, and another $50,000 for the final two episodes.
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The amount Love Island 2019 contestants get paid per week has emerged. Contestants will reportedly earn £250 a week to “compensate” the time they have given up to be on the show. Despite the increased sum from last year's alleged £2.80 an hour, a source told the publication the figure still wasn't enough.
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It is not unheard of for those with more than 100,000 followers to earn $700-$900 per photo. Those with 500,000 followers can command $2,000 to $3,000 per sponsored photo posted. Then, of course, there are the superstars.
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Dancing With the Stars streams episodes after they air on Hulu, and you can sign up for a 30-day free trial on their website. Paid plans range from $5.99 a month with limited commercials to $11.99 a month with no commercials. There's also a version that includes live TV streaming, which costs $39.99 a month.