“Dancing With the Stars” has long graced our screens, pairing celebrities with professional dancers to compete for the top prize. But how much do they get paid?
The Season 34 finale airs on Nov. 25, 2025. Five finalists will hit the dance floor to compete for the top prize. Here’s what we know about how much “Dancing With the Stars” winners make, plus how to watch the finale and who’s still in the running.
How much do ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestants get paid? Here’s what they get for winning
In 2019, Variety, citing sources, reported contestants earned $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two weeks of competition, according to E! News. Contestants earn more as they advance, with a reported cap of $295,000, according to Variety reporting.
However, ABC has not disclosed current pay rates, so “Dancing With the Stars” contestants appearing more recently may have earned more or less than $295,000.
In addition to getting paid six-figure salaries, “Dancing With the Stars” champions also receive the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
How to watch ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 finale
According to ABC, the “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 finale airs Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. ET. It will be a three-hour broadcast. You can watch the finale live on your local ABC channel or on Disney+ and the next day on Hulu.
Who’s left on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34?
These are the remaining contestants on the latest season of “Dancing With the Stars,” according to USA TODAY:
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How much do ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winners make? Details on pay, prizes
Reporting by Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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