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DWTS Hosts' Pay Gap Revealed
10 Nov
Summary
- Alfonso Ribeiro reportedly earns $500,000 more per season than Julianne Hough.
- Ribeiro's salary is $1.75 million, while Hough's is $1.25 million annually.
- Ribeiro's experience and history with the show support his higher hosting fee.
Alfonso Ribeiro, a co-host on Dancing with the Stars, reportedly earns a substantially higher salary than his on-air counterpart, Julianne Hough. According to reports, Ribeiro makes an estimated $1.75 million per season, which is $500,000 more than Hough's $1.25 million. This pay difference is attributed to Ribeiro's extensive Hollywood experience and his established connection with the franchise, having won Season 19.
Ribeiro's career includes hosting game shows and America's Funniest Home Videos. He joined DWTS in Season 31. Hough, a two-time former champion and judge on the show, brings her own unique value. While her experience is significant, Ribeiro is considered the 'main host,' contributing to his larger paycheck. ABC has not officially commented on these salary figures.
