It’s a pay WAR among the celebrities of reality TV: from The Voice to X Factor – find out which judge is banking the biggest pay cheque
There are billions of dollars on the line in Australian TV as our fave judges demand sky-high salaries to match their egos.
Australian TV has some of the biggest stars in the world. It’s not even a week since The Voice grand finale and producers are already in tense negotiations with the superstar coaches to lock them in for another season – or replace them with someone even bigger and more expensive.
It’s a pay WAR among the celebrities of reality TV: from X Factor to Masterchef – find out which judge is banking the biggest pay cheque.
It’s a pay war in the world of reality as there are billions of dollars on the line as our fave TV judges demand sky-high salaries to match their egos.
Kylie Minogue, 46,, seems to have come out on top, banking $7 million for a multi-platform deal, which included appearances on Nine, a performance at the TV Week Logies, a ticketing deal for her forthcoming tour and her star role on *The Voice*.
Kylie Minogue, 46,, seems to have come out on top, banking $7 million for a multi-platform deal, which included appearances on Nine, a performance at the TV Week Logies, a ticketing deal for her forthcoming tour and her star role on The Voice.
Kylie’s supersized pay cheque makes her younger sister Dannii’s $2 million fee for appearing on rival Seven show The X Factor look like a bargain in comparison. Talk about sibling rivalry!
Delta Goodrem took home an estimated $6.6 million for the first season of The Voice and $2 million for *The Voice Kids*.
Delta Goodrem took home an estimated $6.6 million for the first season of The Voice and $2 million for The Voice Kids.
It’s estimated that Keith Urban also took home a cool $6.6 million for the first season of *The Voice*.
It’s estimated that Keith Urban also took home a cool $6.6 million for the first season of The Voice.
Like the other judges on the first season of *The Voice*, it’s expected that Seal pulled in a sweet $6.6 million with other benefits on top.
Like the other judges on the first season of The Voice, it’s expected that Seal pulled in a sweet $6.6 million with other benefits on top.
In addition to the big bucks, judges on *The Voice*, including Joel would reap a stack of benefits, including first-class travel and free accommodation worth up to $10,000 a week.
In addition to the big bucks, judges on The Voice, including Joel would reap a stack of benefits, including first-class travel and free accommodation worth up to $10,000 a week.
Ricky Martin, 42, is rumoured to have banked up to $4 million plus added fringe benefits for *The Voice*.
Ricky Martin, 42, is rumoured to have banked up to $4 million plus added fringe benefits for The Voice.
will.i.am, 39, is expected to have been earning the same figures as Ricky – a cool $4 million.
Benji is estimated to have earned $1 million from his appearance on *The Voice Kids*.
Benji is estimated to have earned $1 million from his appearance on The Voice Kids.
37-year-old Ronan’s pay for X Factor is estimated to have topped $2.5 million.
The Madden brothers are collecting $1 million each for *The Voice Kids*.
The Madden brothers are collecting $1 million each for The Voice Kids.
Mel B is rumoured to live up to her Scary Spice nickname in negotiations, which is why she’s raking in the most for The Voice Kids – $2.5 million. Little wonder her fortune’s estimated at $33 million!
Despite a drop in ratings in recent years, *MasterChef* judges are also creaming it, with Matt Preston, 53, George Calombaris, 35, and Gary Mehigan, 47, each cashing in $1 million per season.
Despite a drop in ratings in recent years, MasterChef judges are also creaming it, with Matt Preston, 53, George Calombaris, 35, and Gary Mehigan, 47, each cashing in $1 million per season.
Even guest judges on *Masterchef* get a massive meal ticket, with Kylie Kwong, 45, earning $300,000, and Heston Blumenthal, 48, getting $250,000 for one week.
Even guest judges on Masterchef get a massive meal ticket, with Kylie Kwong, 45, earning $300,000, and Heston Blumenthal, 48, getting $250,000 for one week.
Star power doesn’t always pay off – Ten shelled out $4 million for Paula Abdul to judge *So You Think You Can Dance*, only to see the show flop.
Star power doesn’t always pay off – Ten shelled out $4 million for Paula Abdul to judge So You Think You Can Dance, only to see the show flop.
Mel B vs Delta – We hear tensions between the stars are at an all-time high thanks to Mel’s diva antics. “Mel B may have a global reputation but Delta is one of Australia’s most famous exports – and she’s clearly the favourite coach,” says a source. “Mel has come in thinking she rules the roost with her constant demands.”
Redfoo vs will.i.am – The pair have known each other since primary school and Redfoo helped will.i.am become the star he is today. Now that they’re judges on rival shows, their friendship is being tested to the limits, with Will earning double what his friend banks.
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