I’M A CELEBRITY boasts an impressive line-up for the 2023 series but a cast full of big stars comes at a big cost.
How much are the 2023 I’m A Celebrity cast paid?
ITV does not disclose exactly what celebrities are paid for their time on I’m a Celebrity but, depending on how famous and well-known they are, it is thought the cast can make anything from £30,000 to £600,000.
The cast get paid a flat fee for appearing on the show and don’t receive any more for avoiding elimination for longer – even if they win the whole thing.
The line-up for the 2022 series was the wealthiest in the show’s history so far, with a combined fortune of over £76million.
Nigel Farage
It has been reported that politician Nigel Farage is the “highest paid” star in I’m a Celebrity history.
He is thought to be pocketing £1.5million for his time on the series.
The former highest paid star on the show was Noel Edmonds, who was paid £600k in 2018.
Farage’s net worth is estimated to be around £3.26million.
Marvin Humes
Marvin Humes is best known for being one quarter of X Factor success story JLS.
Since finding fame on the show, Marvin has released many albums and embarked on hugely successful tours with his bandmates, as well as hosting his own late-night radio show on Capital.
It’s not known how much Rochelle Humes’ husband is being paid for his stint on I’m a Celebrity but he is thought to have a net worth of around £4million.
Grace Dent
MasterChef UK critic, food writer, author, and podcast host Grace Dent has reportedly signed a deal worth up to £100,000 to star on I’m a Celebrity.
The star, who has written over eleven books, has worked for publications like The Guardian, The Independent and Vogue throughout her career as a journalist.
Dent reportedly boasts a net worth of £3million.
Jamie Lynn Spears
Britney Spears’ younger sister is known for her teen acting career that saw her front Nickelodeon show Zoey 101.
She is now married to Jamie Watson who she shares daughter Ivey Joan with.
Jamie Lynn also has a daughter called Maddie from a previous relationship.
It’s not known how much the American star, who refused to take part in I’m a Celebrity pre-show interviews, is being paid to be on the show but she is thought to have a net worth of over £4.8million.
Sam Thompson
Former Made in Chelsea and Celebrity Big Brother star Sam Thompson is no stranger to reality TV.
The boyfriend of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant Zara McDermott is receiving an undisclosed fee to jet to Australia for I’m a Celebrity.
It is thought that Louise Thompson’s younger brother has a net worth of around £1million thanks to his TV past and various business ventures.
Josie Gibson
This Morning presenter Josie Gibson is hoping for success in the jungle.
The star first found fame on Big Brother but has gone on to become a regular host on a variety of ITV shows.
It has been reported that Gibson is pocketing £100,000 to appear on I’m a Celebrity, giving a huge boost to her already-impressive net worth which is estimated to be around £800,000.
Nella Rose
It’s not yet known what YouTuber Nella Rose is being paid for I’m a Celebrity but the successful star did share on social media ahead of her trip to the jungle that she had purchased a house.
The popular internet personality is thought to have amassed a net worth of around £100,000 prior to starring on the ITV show thanks to her entertaining online content.
No doubt her time on the show will see her popularity – and fortune – increase.
Fred Sirieix
Channel 4 regular Fred Sirieix has enjoyed a successful television career, with his credits including First Dates, First Dates Hotel, BBC’s Million Pound Menu, and his televised road trips with famous TV chefs Gordon Ramsay and Gino D’Campo.
The maître d’ is reported to have a net worth of over £1million, though it is not known how much his I’m a Celebrity fee will add to this.
Nick Pickard
Hollyoaks legend Nick Pickard has reportedly amassed a net worth of around £3.5 million since starting his acting career.
The star has played beloved character Tony Hutchinson on the soap since 1995.
Pickard’s I’m a Celebrity fee is yet to be reported but his Hollyoaks co-star Owen Warner took home a reported £60k in 2022.
Danielle Harold
Former EastEnders actress Danielle Harold is said to have made over £4million since first playing Lola Pearce on the soap.
She first joined the show in 2012 and made a highly-anticipated return in 2019 after four years off screen.
It is not known how much I’m a Celebrity is paying for the star, who left the long-running BBC series for good earlier in 2023.
When is I’m a Celeb on TV?
Ant and Dec will be back to host I’m a Celebrity 2023 from Sunday, November 19, at 9pm.
The show will then continue to air every night at 9pm on ITV.
After airing, the episodes will be available to watch on catch up on the ITV Hub.
