Strictly Come Dancing contestants pay revealed with 'huge fee' from BBC for just taking part
dailyrecord.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing kicks off in just a matter of days with its launch show this weekend. A star-studded list of 15 famous faces will be taking to the iconic BBC dancefloor in a bid to win the coveted Glitterball trophy.
Those taking part in this year's series are Angela Scanlon, Les Dennis, Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier, Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington, Adam Thomas, Jody Cody, Eddie Kadi, Nikita Kanda, Ellie Leach, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Annabel Croft, Zara McDermott and Nigel Harman.And according to reports, every single person will be pocketing a healthy £25,000 for just taking part in the BBC competition, with an extra payout of £40,000 if they manage to make it past week four alongside their professional partners.They could even be in for £100,000, according to The Sun, following their appearance on the show - thanks to extra cash opportunities on social media.
Former Love Island star and documentary maker Zara McDermott has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and could earn £1,822 per sponsored post after Strictly, according to experts at Cashfloat.Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas could potentially rake in £1,109 per sponsored post as he was reported to also be high up on the chain when it comes to money opportunities following his stint.Angela Scanlon, who has 293k followers, could bag up to £349 per sponsored post, whilst EastEnders star Bobby Brazier could potentially land £332 per post.This year’s Strictly Come Dancing will see contestants perform a range of dances, including the Charleston, Paso Doble, Argentine Tango, Quickstep and more.
There’s a lot to learn in just a few weeks, but it’s fair to say that every star has a routine that they’re particularly excited to get stuck into.“I love watching ballroom.
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