The 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing is heating up, with Blackpool now just weeks away. Every year, celebrities endure countless hours of rehearsals in an attempt to impress the judges on the popular dancing competition show.
And it's not just performing at Blackpool that some celebs may have their hearts on, as apparently the stars' pay packets swell if they make it to this stage of the competition. From reality TV personalities to sports stars and soap actors, all reportedly receive the same flat rate fee of £25,000.
Despite the varying levels of fame among the celebs, pay is said to be completely non-negotiable with the producers. However, those who excel on the show are rewarded with bonuses, further intensifying the competition.
If the celebrities survive past Blackpool and the quarter-final, their salary leaps to £60,000. And the financial rewards don't stop there, reports the Mirror.
If they manage to impress both the judges and viewers to reach the semi-final, they receive a handsome sum of £75,000. And the winner of one of the UK's most popular TV shows walks away with a cool £100,000.
However, these generous payments come with their drawbacks. Numerous celebrities endure injuries and exhaustion after weeks of intense competition in the Strictly Come Dancing series.
Elsewhere, it has been reported that outgoing presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are believed to earn approximately £150,000 per series.