With The Masked Singer series final final just one week away, the mystery celebs have been pulling out all the stops to secure their place in the heated competition.
The star-studded line up on the ITV gameshow has been reassured they won’t leave the show empty handed as speculation grows around their suspected income on the clue-ridden game show.
But they’re not the only ones taking home a healthy wad of cash as The Masked Singer UK judges are said to take home between $250,00 and $500,000 (£186,000 to £372,000) to appear on the show, according to Birmingham Live.
Now, the Daily Star lifts the lid on estimated earnings of the stars on the popular ITV game show from huge pay rises to beauty endorsements and brand collaborations.
The mystery contestants
With secrecy on the show being their paramount objective, it is still unknown exactly how much the celebrity contestants take home after the show,
It was largely suspected that stars take part on the show for fun with the added bonus of media attention like that of the US version.
However, music legend Heather Small – who was voted off in the first week of the competition – has hinted to fans that she did receive a fee for her time on the talent show.
Following her unmasking during the opening show on New Year’s Day, the pop sensation joined Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary on This Morning on January 4.
During their TV chat, Alison joked with Heather and Dermot: “I think that’s the perfect job! You get job, you get kicked off the first week – result. Get paid, see you later!”
To which the singer replied: “You still get paid you’re right about that.”
In addition to their mystery salary, many of the stars from the show are invited to join the nationwide tour after the show ends next months.
Joel Dommett
Joel has had a keen love of all things comedy from a young age and devoted a large portion of his life to carving out a successful career in the comedy circuit.
The TV host dedicated comic even performed his first stand up show at the age of 19 and hasn’t looked back since.
He first found fame back in 2010 when he appeared as D.C Sweeney in the hit E4 teen series Skins while touring the country as a stand-up comedian.
However, the Gloucestershire-native became a household name when he took part in the 16th series of I’m A Celeb back in 2016.
The brunette hunk received around £25,000 for his stint on the ITV reality show after he was pipped to the post by Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt as she was crowned the newest Queen of the Jungle.
But the 36-year-old was a popular hit with the viewers at home as he went on to host I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp on ITV for a further two years.
Recent reports suggest the TV star is worth a healthy £2.4 million which he shares with his model wife Hannah Cooper after they tied the knot in a gorgeous wedding held in Mykonos, Greece back in 2019.
Rita Ora
Songstress Rita Ora first shot to fame in 2012 with her hit single Hot Right Now which she produced with none other than DJ Fresh.
But this isn’t the blonde bombshell’s first brush with fame and fortune after she first started training for her musical career when she studied at Sylvia Young Theatre School.
And the private education set her parents back a pretty penny as her education from years six to nice cost a breath-taking £14,280 a year which increased to £14,520 for the final two years of study.
The star went on to kickstart her music career performing at open mic sessions all around London and even auditioned for Eurovision: Your Country Needs You at the age of 18 back in 2009.
Outside of her music career, the star also dabbled in acting after she appeared in the Fifty Shades of Grey series as Mia Grey in 2015.
The blonde bombshell has also worked with a number of brands throughout her career including Skullcandy headphones in 2010, Rimmel London cosmetics as well as luxury brands such as Calvin Klein and DKNY.
Now, Rita has taken on the role as a coach and judge on a slew of talent competitions including The Voice in 2015 before moving to ITV’s The X Factor.
While judging the reality show, Rita was reportedly offered a cool £1.5 million for the job alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Nick Grimshaw.
Now, it is understood the songstress has a mind-blowing net worth of £17.5 million and her thriving music and presenting career isn’t set to slow down any time soon.
Davina McCall
Davina McCall made a name for herself by presenting some Britain’s best-loved shows including the hugely popular reality show Big Brother.
Yet only few fans know that the TV star came from humble beginnings when she was born in the heart of Wimbledon back in 1967.
By the age of three years old, the star was forced to be raised by her grandparents after her parents split, before she moved in with her dad as a teen.
The TV presenter first catapulted to fame in 1992 when she hosted a slew of TV shows including Big Brother while it was hosted on Channel 4.
She also went on to become the face of Long Lost Family, The 100k Drop and This Time Next Year but her first regular TV role came in 1998 with Streetmate and Don’t Try This At Home.
Outside her TV career, the star has also released several health focused books in addition to her fitness DVDs which have helped her to hone in on her impressive physique.
Another passion project for the brunette beauty was working as a brand ambassador for the cosmetics company Garnier which she has held for a number of years.
Davina has also raised millions of pounds for charity including a seven-day triathlon which raked in more than £2 million for Sport Relief back in 2014.
It is understood that the TV presenter is worth in excess of £8 million, with at least three properties in her portfolio.
She boasts a beautiful Georgian mansion worth upwards of £4.3 million, a £1 million Surrey manor and a £1.5 million St Tropez villa for well-deserved holiday vacations.
Mo Gilligan
The stand-up comic is the newest TV detective to join the judging panel when he officially joined the show in 2020 as he replaced Ken Jeong during the second series of The Masked Singer.
After taking a look inside his life away from the cameras, it is clear to see that Mo has worked the hardest of all the judges to get to where he is today.
The 33-year-old grew up in the heart of Lambeth in South London as he split his time between his parents who sadly separated at the age of five.
The TV funnyman became an internet sensation when he started to upload a slew of comedy videos on his social media account while working in retail.
But his breakthrough career came in 2017 when he was spotted by Canadian rapper Drake after he shared the comedian’s videos online and in interviews.
Until recently, Mo lived with his mother in her family home until he took the plunge and bought his first home in North London.
Now, the mother-son duo are living in his five-bedroom home as he proudly confirmed he is the first person in his family to buy property.
He told The Sun: “I looked at Surrey, a lot of people in TV move out there, but I work a lot in London so I bought in North London. I bought a five-bedroom semi-detached house.
“I’m the first person in my family to buy a property so it’s a big deal. A lot of my family and friends will be coming over.”
After ditching his customer service job for a thriving career in comedy, Mo’s net worth is estimated to be a staggering £18 million, according to Entertainment Daily.
Jonathan Ross
He has interviewed some of the biggest names in show business after his chat show became a staple on national TV.
The 60-year-old is best known for presenting the BBC1 chat show Friday Night With Jonathan Ross during the 2000s before his show moved over to ITV and renamed The Jonathan Ross show.
But he’s not the only TV star in his family as his fellow brothers continue the famous family name on air.
His fellow brothers include TV presenter Paul Ross, actor Miles Ross, TV producer Simon Ross and music industry professional Adam Ross.
But the comedian soon surpassed his siblings when he was catapulted to fame when he hosted The Last Resort With Jonathan Ross in 1987.
Over his thriving career, Jonathan has amassed a fortune while working in the spotlight which is estimated to be worth £30 million.
And standing by his side supporting him throughout his TV career is his loving wife and author, broadcaster and journalist Jane Goldman in 1988.
The 51-year-old and the TV star also share three children together including their two daughters Betty Kitten, 30 and Honey Kinney, 24, and their son Harvey Kirby, 27.
The Masked Singer continues on Saturdays on ITV from 7pm.
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