Who's the Most Overpaid TV Star?
SLIDESHOW: Who's the Most Overpaid TV Star?
Snooki
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Snooki
Snooki makes $1.2 million for "Jersey Shore," according to The Los Angeles Times. That's a heck of a lot of money just for being … Snooki.
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Judge Judy
It's astounding to note that "Judge Judy" still makes $45 million a year -- $5 million more than Simon Cowell.
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Tyra Banks
Love her or hate her, Tyra Banks makes $4 million a year for "America's Next Top Model."
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Ashton Kutcher
Kutcher makes a whopping $17 million for "Two and a Half Men," but the Los Angeles Times thinks he's underpaid, making only $1.16 per viewer.
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Christina Aguilera
Xtina makes $2.1 million for "The Voice" -- "only" $0.17 per viewer.
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Simon Cowell
Cowell earns $40 million for "The X Factor," even though it was a ratings disappointment last year.
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Ryan Seacrest
Seacrest earns $15 million for saying "dim the lights" on "American Idol."
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Jennifer Lopez
Are you sure you made the right decision to quit, J-Lo? Lopez made $12.5 million to be a judge on "American Idol."
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Chelsea Handler
Handler earns $12 million for her late-night talk show -- a hefty $16.70 per viewer.
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3,675 votes
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195 votes
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830 votes
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According to The Los Angeles Times, Snooki makes $1.2 million for "Jersey Shore." That's a heck of a lot of money just for being ... Snooki, but when you crunch the numbers, she only gets $0.16 per viewer.
Compare that to Chelsea Handler, who earns $12 million for her late-night talk show -- that's a hefty $16.70 per viewer.
It's astounding to note that "Judge Judy" still makes $45 million a year -- $5 million more than Simon Cowell. And love her or hate her, Tyra Banks makes $4 million a year for "America's Next Top Model."
From Snooki to Simon, click through our slideshow and let us know: Who is the most overpaid TV star?
Top Opinion
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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/07/17 16:48:10
I won't say she's the most overpaid because she does at least WORK for her money.
Snooki is the most OVERpaid person on this list. What does she do besides go on everybody's show and give interviews to talk about.....nothing??
I picked Judge Judy because no-one needs to earn 45 million a year.
The real question is why are stupid tv celebs earning more then the troops or doctors or lawyers or people who actually do something to HELP people.
he's perfect and makes tons of people laugh.
although, i still dont agree with the two & a half men thing but wtvrrrrr.
Simon Cowell makes his money off other people's talent. I don't think he deserves it.
I don't worship celebrities just because they're on TV. I don't even watch TV. You seem like the kind of person that they target, and I can understand how you can feel such an emotional reaction to a simple online opinion.
Exposing a person's talent to the world requires not only his work, but the work of those who paid to have the program advertised, and a trusted brand name in the minds of consumers. He is simply giving his opinion on the person's performance.
Quit trying to change's people's mind on the Internet, find more worthy causes to fight. You may want to check reddit if you have all that pent up energy that seeps through your comment.
You can rant all you want, but watch that temper, wouldn't want to give you a heart attack. And I won't be replying to any other tantrum that you post on my comments.
TL;DR: Get a life...
But getting back to the topic, you stated, "Exposing a person's talent to the world requires not only his work, but the work of those who paid to have the program advertised, and a trusted brand name in the minds of consumers. He is simply giving his opinion on the person's performance." -- Now I KNOW you have no brain, Simon doesn't just GIVE an opinion. He makes the connections possible to make their dreams come true. He has INVESTED his time (behind the scenes) and money into at least SOME of the people that have either won the shows that he's been on or have been finalists such as Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis. Sounds like you don't know a THING about the guy other than seeing him on tv giving his opinions.
You're probably an American Idol REJECT who got embarrassed on national tv from the comments he gave you..lol! Picking him over a woman who contributes absolutely N...
But getting back to the topic, you stated, "Exposing a person's talent to the world requires not only his work, but the work of those who paid to have the program advertised, and a trusted brand name in the minds of consumers. He is simply giving his opinion on the person's performance." -- Now I KNOW you have no brain, Simon doesn't just GIVE an opinion. He makes the connections possible to make their dreams come true. He has INVESTED his time (behind the scenes) and money into at least SOME of the people that have either won the shows that he's been on or have been finalists such as Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis. Sounds like you don't know a THING about the guy other than seeing him on tv giving his opinions.
You're probably an American Idol REJECT who got embarrassed on national tv from the comments he gave you..lol! Picking him over a woman who contributes absolutely NOTHING to people OR society in general, saying "I think Snooki deserves to be paid as much as she wishes".. now, I understand your dislike for the man. LOL! As a matter of fact, I saw her on tv not too long ago and she talked about what... her baby and who she's going to marry. Ewwww.....
You might want to do yourself a favor and take your own advice. Get a life.
I think it must be her trashiness that turns me on!
Did you see her when she was interviewed with Newt?
But, among TV stars not on this list, I'd have to go with Meredith Vieira. Love her, hate her show.