STAR CASH
How much do Celebrity Big Brother contestants get paid?
Compared to the regular Big Brother the CBB housemates pocket a huge amount of cash
STARS appearing on reality TV shows rarely give their time up for free.
So it will come as no surprise that the big names taking part in Celebrity Big Brother can ask for a lot of cash to appear on the show.
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Do contestants get paid on Celebrity Big Brother and how much?
The Celebrity Big Brother stars can command a huge amount of money to be locked up in the famous compound.
But their fee depends on the status of the star, and also how much publicity they can bring to the show.
For example, if a celebrity has recently been involved in a scandal or is friends with an A-List star, they can ask for more cash as producers will be hoping they will spill the beans on TV.
For Celebrity Big Brother 2024, it has not yet been revealed how much the star housemates are being paid.
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Also, if the show follows the same format as previous versions of the show on Channel 4 and Channel 5, they don't receive any prize money.
Instead the prize pot goes to a charity of the winners choice.
But while they don't get cash for winning, they get A LOT of money for taking part.
However, this in stark comparison to the civilian Big Brother, where they reportedly get paid just £50 a week.
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Over the years some of the stars who have entered the famous house have earned big pay packets:
- Ray J (2017) - £800K to £1M
- David Guest (2016) - £600K
- Speidi aka Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (2017) - £570K
- Jedward (2017) - £500K
- Katie Price (2015) - £400K
- Gemma Collins (2016) - £100K
Who is going to be in this years line up Celebrity Big Brother?
Celebrity Big Brother sees a line-up of stars leave their life of luxury behind.
Like the original BB, they will take part in nominations and tough tasks with cameras capturing their every move.
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The Sun has exclusively revealed the line-up of stars who have reportedly signed up.
Those big names are:
- The Sun revealed how Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith has signed to appear on the show.
- We reported how Fern Britton is being lined up to enter Celebrity Big Brother and has vowed to lift the lid on her rift with Phillip Schofield.
- The X Factor star Louis Walsh is said to have landed himself a bumper six-figure deal to enter the CBB house.
- Love Island favourite Ekin-Su has reportedly signed up just weeks after splitting from Davide Sanclimenti.
- Strictly Come Dancing heartthrob Nikita is swapping the ballroom for the Big Brother house.
- Ibiza Weekender star David Potts is no stranger to the reality TV circuit and has the bold personality to provide entertainment and drama in the house
- Multimillionaire Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots has been snapped up too.
- Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches is a big coup for the show given the success of the Netflix coming of age drama.
- Social media star and cultural commentator Zeze is sure to speak her mind in the Big Brother house.
- Broadway star and actress Marisha Wallace will be stepping into the house.
- Colson Smith is an actor most recognised for his role in Coronation Street.
- Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren has been revealed as one of the show signings.
- X Factor legend Sharon Osbourne is a surprise bonus for the series - she'll enter the house as a special guest for a week where she'll reunite with her old pal Louis Walsh.
When does Celebrity Big Brother start in 2024?
ITV's first ever Celebrity Big Brother will kick off on March 4, 2024, at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
After this, the show will air daily at 9pm on ITV2 which will be followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live.
The Live Stream is also back for the star-studded addition of the show, and will air seven nights a week on ITVX.
This will give fans the opportunity to watch live footage from the house.
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