A look inside how much Strictly Come Dancing celebrities, judges and pros get paid

Strictly Come Dancing is set to twirl back onto our screens on BBC One, with judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel-Horwood and Anton Du Beke ready to critique the contestants. Fans of the show are in for a treat as a special one-off programme celebrating Strictly's 20th birthday will also be aired on BBC One and iPlayer.

The celebratory show will delve into why Strictly has remained a firm favourite with viewers for two decades, featuring interviews with past celebrity contestants, professional dancers, and judges.

Amy Dowden, a beloved Strictly pro, will make a much-anticipated return with a special group dance dedicated to her. The Quickstep routine, which puts Amy in the spotlight, comes after her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023.

This year's line-up of celebrity dancers includes comedian Chris McCausland, opera singer Wynne Evans, Olympian Sam Quek and TV presenter Nick Knowles.

Here's everything you need to know about what the Strictly judges, professionals and contestants earn.

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How much do the Strictly celebrities get paid?

While the BBC hasn't released an official figure, it's been reported that each contestant starts on a flat rate of £25,000.

This amount increases depending on how far the celebrities progress in the competition.

According to The Metro, if they survive the first few weeks, their pay rises to £40,000.

If they make it to the quarter finals, their earnings increase to £60,000, and then to £75,000 if they reach the final.

The champion of the show will be taking home the Glitterball Trophy and a hefty £100,000 prize.

What's the pay for the professional dancers?

It's understood that the pros earn a base salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000, but they have opportunities to increase this amount.

Participating in the professionals tour can give their earnings a nice lift.

What do the Strictly judges earn?

When she first joined the panel in 2017, head judge Shirley was on a £180,000 salary, but according to the Sun, she now takes home £500,000 per series.

Craig began his judging stint with a £110,000 salary back in 2004, but it's thought he was earning £200,000 in 2020.

Motsi was reportedly offered a starting salary of £200,000 when she joined the panel in 2019, but her current earnings are not disclosed.

Meanwhile, Anton is believed to be pocketing between £175,000 and £200,000.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on September 14