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Salary shocks! How much the Dancing With The Stars cast REALLY get paid

You won't believe which star is dancing all the way to the bank.
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Celebrities put their bodies on the line for the ultimate cha-cha on Dancing With The Stars but there are no shortages of bruised egos behind the scenes โ€“ and it has all to do with money.

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These celebrities put their bodies on the line for the ultimate cha-cha but there are no shortages of bruised egos behind the scenes โ€“ and it has all to do with money.

Meet the cast of the 2020 Dancing With The Stars Australia.

(Image: Seven)

New reports reveal that all the stars in being paid the exact same amount in 2023. Something that hasnโ€™t been done since the series premiere in 2004.

Womanโ€™s Day sources reveal the 14 cast members are being paid โ€œjust under $50,000โ€ for their appearance in the competition.

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โ€œThe cast all rehearsed and trained as if they were going to the finale. They all put in the same amount of time, so they were all paid for five weeks of their time,โ€ the source said.

โ€œIt was a one-price-fits-all.โ€

Home And Awayโ€™s Emily Weir featured in the 2023 season.

(Image: Seven)

Womanโ€™s Day heard there was no room for negotiations in 2023 after Seven paid a hefty price for its Dancing With The Stars: All Stars season in 2022.

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However, its believed the cast were okay with the salary cuts given they were competing for charity.

โ€œIn a time where salary disputes are almost a guarantee, Seven were so happy they were able to get a line-up as good as they got while keeping the price down,โ€ the inside expressed.

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โ€œIt was clear this yearโ€™s cast were there for one thing and one thing only โ€“ and that was their charities.โ€

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Meanwhile in 2020, the pay slips for most contestants where under $20,000!

Womanโ€™s Day revealed Christian Wilkins, Dami Im, Travis Cloke, Dean Wells and Claudia Karvan all received $15,000. Meanwhile Angie Kent and Celia Pacquola were paid $40,000 and Chloe Lattanzi was paid $45,000.

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