Cha-ching! The Voice judges’ rumoured salaries are revealed – and the highest-paid coach will surprise you
The Voice Australia is one of the most important shows in Channel Nine’s schedule.
So it’s hardly surprising the network has reportedly spent $5million on the coaches’ salaries alone this year.
According to New Idea on Monday, Delta Goodrem is the highest-paid judge with a whopping $2million paycheck.
Cha-ching! Channel Nine is believed to have spent $5million on the celebrity coaches’ salaries. Pictured (left to right): Guy Sebastian, Boy George, Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland
She likely commands this figure because of her long tenure on the show, having appeared in eight out of its nine seasons.
Guy Sebastian, who has returned for his second stint on The Voice this year, is said to be earning $750,000 this time around.
International judges Boy George and Kelly Rowland are each reportedly being paid $500,000 plus expenses, accommodation and first-class airfares.
No wonder she’s smiling! According to New Idea on Monday, Delta Goodrem is the highest-paid judge with a whopping $2million paycheck. She likely commands this figure because of her long tenure on the show, having appeared in eight out of its nine seasons
Kelly lives at a five-star hotel in Sydney’s eastern suburbs during filming, while Boy George stays at a $27,000-per-month mansion in Centennial Park.
George and Kelly have been coaches since 2017.
Meanwhile, hosts Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh are said to be receiving about $250,000 each.
Tidy sum: Guy Sebastian, who has returned for his second stint on The Voice this year, is said to be earning $750,000 this time around
Not bad: International judges Boy George (right) and Kelly Rowland (left) are each reportedly being paid $500,000 plus expenses, accommodation and first-class airfares
Their accommodation in Sydney is also being paid for by the network.
Last month, New Idea reported that staff working on The Voice may be forced to take pay cuts due to the coronavirus recession.
Guy has denied these rumours, however, telling The Kyle and Jackie O Show: ‘There are no pay cuts or not that I know of.
‘I think they are still paying us which is very nice. [Otherwise] I have got no idea.’
Speculation: Last month, the New Idea reported that staff working on The Voice may be forced to take pay cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic. Guy has denied these rumours, however
At the time, it was claimed the coaches and presenters were ‘less than happy’ to learn their pay was being decreased.
The Voice Australia, which is currently in its ninth season, has been a ratings hit for Nine over the past decade.
Last month, the singing competition premiered to an impressive 1.01 million metro viewers, equaling its 2019 premiere.
Two million-dollar girl: The Voice Australia, which is currently in its ninth season, has been a ratings hit for Nine over the past decade. Pictured: Delta Goodrem