Each season of “Dancing with the Stars” is a vibrant parade of excitement and skill, where celebrities, ranging from actors to athletes, team up with professional dancers to vie for the grand trophy.
The show’s hosts, like Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, are the master of ceremonies, guiding viewers through this symphony of movement. Although they are relatively new, they perform their roles splendidly.
The panel of judges, consisting of names like Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, adds a layer of sophistication and critical insight. Each of these key members has taken home a nice sum for their work.
What is the Dancing with the Stars host’s salary?
The salaries of the hosts of “Dancing with the Stars” have varied over the years, depending on their experience, popularity and the success of the TV show. However, Style Caster confirmed the figures for the current hosts.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are the chosen stars who have been hosting the competition for some time, and it appears that for their work on the show, they each take home around $1.5 million.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, in Dancing with the Stars, Season 32. (Source: @dancingwiththestars)
This means they would be receiving almost $150,000 per episode of the competition, which is quite high considering the number of episodes in each season, as there are around 10 to 12 in total.
The dancer, who started her career on the show as a performer, was believed to have received a salary of $100,000 at that time. She then transitioned to being a judge and earned around $500,000 per season.
What is the salary of the DWTS judges?
A few years ago, the judges used to earn slightly more than the hosts, but now it seems that the balance has evened out, as they earn very similar amounts to Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
This year, the panel is composed of Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. In the case of the 56-year-old dancer and choreographer, she earns a salary ranging from $250,000 to $1.2 million, according to Yahoo Life.
