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Here’s How Much You Get Paid to Be a Reality TV Star These Days
Let’s get down to the reality of reality TV. Here’s how much it actually pays to be a reality TV star on HGTV and your other most beloved prime-time shows.
2. Keeping Up With The Kardashians
How much: $100 million for four seasons
Yet another show with Seacrest’s hands all over it. The Kardashian clan signed a $100 million deal with E! for four more seasons in 2015. That sounds like a lot of money, but it’s actually split between the cast. Kim Kardashian also receives a $5 million bonus when Kanye West appears on the show. Of course, the show’s purpose — other than providing mind-numbing entertainment — is to drive their other business endeavors in fashion, video games, and licensing. And it works; the family is worth over $50 million.
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