The salaries of Channel Nine’s highest paid stars have been revealed, and many are shocked to see who came out on top.
As reported by The Australian, senior insiders at Nine revealed that Hamish Blake pulls in $2 million a year for his hosting position on LEGO Masters. This makes him Nine’s top paid on-screen talent, raking in a cool $500 thousand more than other channel veterans Karl Stefanovic and Scott Cam (who earn $1.5 million a year for their respective roles).
WATCH: Hamish Blake makes cheeky jab at rival show. Article continues after video.
Commencing his hosting gig in 2019 when LEGO Masters Australia first aired, Hamish has hosted five seasons of the family favourite show. This has earned him a Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television as well as the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter.
Karl Stefanovic has been the co-host of the Today Show since 2005. For 18 years he has been at the helm of the daily live breakfast show. He is considered one of Australia’s most popular presenters, which has earnt him three Gold Logies and three Logies for Most Popular Presenter.
According to The Australian’s sources, other talent in the $1.5 million bracket include Allison Langdon (former Today Show host and present host of A Current Affair) and Scott Cam (The Block).
Karl’s present Today Show co-host Sarah Abo is said to earn $800 000, where she is said to be joined by host of Love Island Sophie Monk.
WATCH: Karl Stefanovic pranks Allison Langdon. Article continues after video.
At the top of Channel Nine’s payroll, however, is 2GB’s Ray Hadley, who earns $3.5 million a year – not shabby!
In response to the leak, Channel Nine issued a blunt response, refuting the amounts contracted Channel Nine talent are being paid annually.
“The salary figures for our network talent published last week in various outlets were not even remotely correct,” Director of Morning Television Steven Burling said.
