Strictly Come Dancing is a hugely lucrative opportunity for contestants every year.
This year’s participants hope to earn high earning potential through brand collaborations, deals and social media posts – led by Zara McDermott.
The Love Island star has the most followers of any contestant and has a long history of influencer work – something that will only increase during the show as experts revealed she aims to earn around £2,000 per post.
While Zara is expected to get the most money from the show, the oldest contestant ever, Angela Rippon, and Paralympian Jody Cundy are expected to get the least.
The duo are set to earn £25 from their Instagram posts, experts have revealed to The Sun. Now take a look at what the Strictly stars will be raking in.
All-Star: Strictly Come Dancing is a hugely lucrative opportunity every year for contestants (Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Nigel Harman, Ellie Leach, Amanda Abbington, Les Dennis, Adam Thomas, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon, Nikita Kanda, Krishnan Guru- Murthy). , Annabel Croft, Jody Cundy, Zara McDermot & Bobby Brazier)
Making a living: This year’s contestants are expecting brand collaborations, deals and social media posts – led by Zara McDermott
Dance the night away: While Zara is expected to make the most money from the show, the oldest contestant ever, Angela Rippon, and Paralympian Jody Cundy are expected to rake in the least
Pretty! The looker has a reported net worth of £230,500 and £270,000 and can make almost £2,000 per Instagram post
ZARA MCDERMOTT – 1.7 million FOLLOWERS
The looker has a reported net worth of £230,500 and £270,000 and can make almost £2,000 per Instagram post.
She previously told Grazia magazine that Love Island stars can charge between £400 and £1.2k per Instagram post.
After her time on Love Island, Zara reinvented herself from reality star to documentary filmmaker with her various investigative shows.
She hosted powerful exposes about revenge porn, rape culture and eating disorders, which won her a new fan base – and a documentary nomination for author at the National Television Awards.
Here it is: Experts revealed to The Sun that Adam could receive £1,109 per sponsored post following his appearance on Strictly
ADAM THOMAS – 1 million FOLLOWERS
Experts revealed to The Sun that Adam could receive £1,109 per sponsored post following his appearance on Strictly.
Adam played Adam Barton in the series Emmerdale for almost ten years between 2009 and 2018. During this time he reportedly threatened to leave as he was refused a role in the pantomime for a whopping £100,000.
Sources told The Sun at the time: “It’s a great payday for him and he’s a popular character in Emmerdale so bosses had to let him make his decision in the hope he might come back in the future.”
He then starred in Waterloo Road and came third in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here in 2016.
Golden Girls: TV host Angela works on both The One Show and Your Home Made Perfect.
ANGELA SCANLON – 297,000 FOLLOWERS
TV presenter Angela works on both The One Show and Your Home Made Perfect.
It was predicted that she will receive £350 per sponsored post for her appearance on the show.
Bobby Dazzler: Having just won the NTA for “Rising Star,” Bobby – one of the youngest in this year’s line-up – is in for a big payday
BOBBY BRAZIER – 218,000 FOLLOWERS
Having just won the NTA for Rising Star, Bobby – one of the youngest in this year’s line-up – is set for a big payday.
The son of late Big Brother star Jade Goody has been able to earn around £330 for his Instagram posts as his success on the show goes hand in hand with his EastEnders fame.
Yay! Ellie, who is known for playing troubled Faye Windass in Coronation Street, already has a whopping 211,000 followers
Nice: Experts think she could be entitled to £290 per post
ELLIE LEACH – 211,000 FOLLOWERS
Ellie, who is known for playing troubled Faye Windass in Coronation Street, already has a whopping 211,000 followers.
Experts believe she could be entitled to £290 per post.
Pretty! Despite his large following, pundits still tipped the hunk to receive up to £215 per post after he hit the dance floor
NIGEL HARMAN – 36.6K FOLLOWERS
Nigel’s soap career began in 2003 when he landed a role in EastEnders as heartthrob Dennis Rickman.
Dennis married his adoptive sister Sharon – played by Letitia Dean – before being stabbed to death on New Year’s Day 2006.
He then starred in Downton Abbey and later in Casualty.
Despite his large following, pundits still tipped the hunk to receive up to £215 per post after he hit the dance floor.
Dance Away: Nikita is the host of the BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast Show and has gained legions of fans through her interviews with a variety of stars
NIKITA KANDA – 27.7K FOLLOWERS
Nikita is the presenter of the BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast Show and has gained legions of fans through her interviews with a variety of stars.
She was predicted to fetch around £200 per post.
Yay! It is claimed the star could earn £200 per post after his Strictly stint
LAYTON WILLIAMS – 140,000 FOLLOWERS
After a hugely successful role opposite Jack Whitehall in Bad Education, Layton found fame in the West End.
He starred as Michael Jackson in Thriller – Live before making his debut in Billy Elliot the Musical in 2007 after training at the Billy Elliot Academy in Leeds.
It is claimed the star could earn £200 per post after his Strictly stint.
Amanda has appeared in Sherlock, Mr Selfridge and the BBC children’s show Dinopaws
AMANDA ABBINGTON – 96.4K FOLLOWERS
Amanda has appeared in Sherlock, Mr Selfridge and the BBC children’s show Dinopaws.
Before her Strictly stint, the actress, who split from her famous partner Martin Freeman in 2016, had run into financial difficulties in the past.
In 2013, Amanda was declared bankrupt at London’s High Court over unpaid tax debts: “It was simply because I wasn’t managing my finances properly…”
“I put some money aside (to pay taxes), but not all of it.” I worked for a year and didn’t work for another year. So I used the money I saved.’
She wants to earn £190 per post on Instagram after the show.
Star: Krishnan is the main presenter of Channel 4 News and also hosts Unreported World, a documentary series on foreign issues
KRISHNAN GURU-MURTHY – 15.5K FOLLOWERS
Krishnan is the main presenter of Channel 4 News and also hosts Unreported World, a documentary series on foreign issues.
Experts believe Krishnan could earn around £190 per post after Strictly.
Speaking about the possibility of winning the glittery ball, the TV presenter said: “I think when you do Strictly you naturally dream of winning the trophy…”
“I will do absolutely everything to make it as good as possible, but I also live in the real world.”
Golden Girl: Annabel is a former British professional tennis player and current radio and television presenter
ANNABEL CROFT – 10.8K FOLLOWERS
Annabel is a former British tennis player and current radio and television presenter.
As a tennis player, she won the WTA Tour event Virginia Slims of San Diego and represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup and Wightman Cup
She is expected to earn around £190 per post.
Here it is: Eddie is set to earn £150 per entry after the show
EDDIE KADI – 111,000 FOLLOWERS
Eddie, 40, is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter and says he is ready to “give it everything he’s got” on the dance floor.
Eddie said in the announcement: “WOW. Anyone who knows me understands that music and dance are so important and central to me.
“I’m so incredibly proud and honored that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 team. “I promise you I’ll give it everything I can. This will be a VIBE.’
British-Congolese Eddie is considered one of the world’s most celebrated stand-up personalities and continues to dominate the world of comedy.
Eddie is set to earn £150 per entry after the show.
Family fortune: Despite his extensive repertoire of work in the world of showbiz, Les is believed to earn the least from his social media posts – he estimates it at £40
LES DENNIS – 6,814 FOLLOWERS
Les has been in show business for over 50 years, including hosting Family Fortunes for 16 years and as Michael Rodwell in Coronation Street from 2014 to 2016.
Les began his career as a comedian at the Working Men’s Club in and around his hometown of Liverpool.
He got his big break on the TV talent show “New Faces” and then starred in the sketch and variety show “The Laughter Show,” where he formed a double act with the late Dustin Gee.
His television career includes roles in Extras, Brookside, Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders.
On stage he has appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the English National Opera and in successful plays and musicals such as “Hairspray”, “Legally Blonde – The Musical” and “42nd Street”.
Despite his extensive repertoire of work in the world of showbiz, Les is thought to earn the least from his social media posts – he estimates it is around £40.
Pretty! Experts believe she will earn around £24 per post after the show airs
ANGELA RIPPON – 4,644 FOLLOWERS
As well as hosting the original Strictly for three years until 1991 and again in 1998, Angela stunned audiences with her own appearance on the 1976 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special, where she danced a high-kicking routine.
She is the oldest star ever and judge Shirley Ballas insists she shows promise for the upcoming role.
Experts believe she will earn around £24 per post after the show airs.
Court! Jody Cundy, CBE is an English cyclist and former swimmer
JODY CUNDY – 3,572 FOLLOWERS
Jody Cundy, CBE is an English cyclist and former swimmer.
He has represented Great Britain at seven Summer Paralympics, winning eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals in swimming and cycling events.
Social media insiders believe he will have similar earning potential to Angela, with an estimated £25 per post.
Nice: Social media insiders predict he will have similar earning potential to Angela, with an estimated £25 per post