Claudia Winkleman Sheds Light on Strictly Come Dancing Earnings
The Earnings Breakdown of Strictly Come Dancing
As Strictly Come Dancing twirls back onto our screens on BBC One, with judges including Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel-Horwood, the question on many fans' lips is, 'How much do the stars earn?' This year, contestants start at a flat rate of £25,000, with earnings escalating as they advance through the competition.
Contestant Earnings
- £40,000 after surviving the initial weeks
- £60,000 at the quarter-finals
- £75,000 if reaching the finals
- £100,000 prize for the champion
The professional dancers earn a base salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000, while participating in the professionals' tour can significantly boost their earnings.
Judge Salaries
- Shirley Ballas: Formerly £180,000, now around £500,000 per series
- Craig Revel-Horwood: Started at £110,000, current estimated earnings £200,000
- Motsi Mabuse: Initial salary of £200,000; current earnings undisclosed
- Anton Du Beke: Estimated between £175,000 and £200,000
Fans eagerly await Strictly Come Dancing’s return on September 14, celebrating two decades of dance!
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