Strictly Come Dancing pay scale revealed: How the celebrities and professionals are paid differently

Strictly Come Dancing is one of the most popular and glamorous shows on British television, attracting millions of viewers every week. But how much do the celebrities and professionals get paid to take part in the dance competition? According to various reports, the BBC pays a flat fee to all the contestants, regardless of their fame or popularity. The fee starts at a minimum of £25,000, even if they are eliminated in the first week. However, the amount increases as they progress in the series, reaching up to £100,000 for the winner. The Sun claims that the celebrities get an additional £40,000 if they make it to week four, and £60,000 if they reach the Blackpool special and the quarter final. The semi-finalists reportedly bank £75,000 and the winner gets a massive £100,000. The Daily Mail adds that the celebrities can also earn more money if they join the Strictly live tour after the series, which pays around £35,000 per dancer. The tour usually runs fo