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Dancing With The Stars pay packets revealed: Which celebrities are raking in serious cash this season - and who is getting paid the most
The 2025 season of Dancing With The Stars Australia is already causing a stir - and it's not because of the cha-cha.
Just weeks out from the premiere, a bombshell report reveals the jaw-dropping salaries being pocketed by this year's celebrity cast.
At the top of the earnings ladder are three powerhouse TV names, actress Rebecca Gibney, long-time Bachelor and Masked Singer host Osher Günsberg, and comedy icon Shaun Micallef.
All three are reportedly cashing in with a hefty $100,000 payday for their appearances on the hit Channel Seven series, according to Woman's Day.
'Those names bring legacy, credibility and built-in fan bases,' one well-placed production insider told Daily Mail Australia.
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'Producers know they're worth the investment.'
Meanwhile, Olympic swimming legend Susie O'Neill, AFL premiership hero Trent Cotchin, and 7News anchor Michael Usher are said to be sitting in the middle tier, each earning $47,000.
'These are respected names with solid followings, but they're not necessarily expected to set the dance floor or social media on fire,' the insider added.
But it's the bottom of the pay scale where things get interesting.
A slew of younger and emerging stars - including radio host Brittany Hockley, influencer Mia Fevola, Olympic boxer Harry Garside, comedian Felicity Ward, Home and Away star Kyle Shilling and newsreader Karina Carvalho - will all reportedly take home just $27,000 each.
'Some of them were surprised by how little they were offered,' claimed another insider.
'But for newer names or those looking to raise their profile, the exposure is worth more than the pay packet.'
Industry insiders say the vast salary divide comes down to a mix of legacy status, network loyalty, and public appeal.
Former Bachelor star Brittany Hockley (pictured), influencer Mia Fevola, Olympic boxer Harry Garside, comedian Felicity Ward, Home and Away star Kyle Shilling, and newsreader Karina Carvalho - will all reportedly take home just $27,000 each
'Big-name veterans like Rebecca and Osher command the highest fees because viewers know and love them,' the source said.
'But with a limited budget, not everyone can be on six figures.'
With rehearsals already underway, the cast are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most watched and competitive seasons yet.
And if the leaked salaries are anything to go by - the drama is already in full swing before the first dance has even hit the floor.
