Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to BBC One with judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel-Horwood and Anton Du Beke behind the desk once more. Viewers are in for an extra special 20th birthday treat as a one-off programme will also be coming to BBC One and iPlayer.
The programme will showcase why Strictly has captured the hearts of the nation for two decades. There will be interviews from past celebrity stars, professional dancers, and judges.
Strictly pro Amy Dowden will also be making a highly-anticipated return with a special, celebratory group dance in her honour. The stunning Quickstep routine will see Amy front and centre following her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023.
Celebrity dancers taking part this year include comedian Chris McCausland, opera singer Wynne Evans, Olympian Sam Quek and TV presenter Nick Knowles.
Here is all you need to know about how much the Strictly judges, professionals and contestants get paid.
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The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 professional dancers (Image: BBC) How much do the Strictly celebrities get paid?An official figure has not been revealed by the BBC but it has been reported each contestant starts on a flat rate of £25,000.
This figure rises depending on how far the celebrities get in the competition.
If they make it through the first few weeks, the sum goes up to £40,000, according to The Metro.
If they reach the quarter finals the figure goes up to £60,000, and then £75,000 if they reach the final.
The winner walks away with the Glitterball Trophy and, reportedly, a whopping £100,000.
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How much do the professional dancers get paid?The professionals are believed to be on a flat rate of between £35,000 to £50,000, but they are able to increase this figure.
By taking part in the professionals tour they can boost their salary.
How much do the Strictly judges get paid?Head judge Shirley began on £180,000 when she joined the show in 2017 but according to the Sun, she is now earning £500,000 per series.
Craig started out on a salary of £110,000 back in 2004 but it is believed he was on £200,000 in 2020.
Motsi was reportedly offered a starting salary of £200,000 when she joined in 2019 but her current salary is not known.
Meanwhile Anton is believed to be taking home between £175,000 and £200,000.
Strictly Come Dancing starts on BBC One on Saturday, September 14
Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
Strictly Come Dancing judges, professionals and celeb salaries including huge pay rise
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