How Much Did Kaitlyn Bristowe Earn From DWTS And The Bachelorette?

Who is Kaitlyn Bristowe and what are her accomplishments?

The 36-year-old Canadian is a TV star, podcaster and singer best recognized for finding romance on The Bachelor franchise and triumphing on DWTS. She created and hosts a successful podcast where she interviews various celebrities and discusses an array of topics.

She also pursues her passion for music as a singer and songwriter releasing her first single in 2020. She has accumulated quite the following on social media with 2M+ Instagram followers and 800K+ Twitter followers.

How much did she earn from The Bachelorette in 2015?

Kaitlyn as the lead of season 11 chose from 25 suitors before accepting a proposal from personal trainer Shawn Booth. Their relationship ended in 2018. She disclosed on her podcast in 2017 that producers offered her $100k initially. She tried negotiating for $150k but was refused. She eventually settled on the standard $100k pay that leads received then.

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How much did she make from Dancing With the Stars in 2020?

Kaitlyn paired with pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev excelled in dances like the cha-cha and freestyle. They garnered praise and high marks despite injuries ultimately winning the mirrorball trophy. She shared on her podcast that she received $125k to join the show and $10k weekly for the first three weeks. She earned $15k weekly for weeks four and five, $20k weekly for weeks six and seven, $30k weekly for weeks eight and nine and $50k for the finale week. Her DWTS total came to $345k.

How does her salary compare to other contestants and stars?

While substantial, Kaitlyn's compensation is less than some others. 

• Hannah Brown reportedly got $150k for The Bachelorette in 2019 and $370k for her DWTS victory that same year 
• Sean Lowe allegedly made $250k from The Bachelor in 2013 and $345k on DWTS 
• Colton Underwood supposedly earned $100k for The Bachelor plus $7,500 per Bachelorette in Paradise episode.
• Nick Viall reportedly got $100k for The Bachelor and $345k for DWTS 
• Kim Kardashian allegedly scored $500k for DWTS in 2008
• Bristol Palin supposedly earned $345-400k for her two seasons
• Current host Tyra Banks reportedly makes $5 million per season

Why did she decide to share her salary secrets with the public?

Kaitlyn Bristowe made the decision to publicly divulge how much income she earned from The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars for several motivations. She wanted to be completely transparent and truthful with her fanbase. She also wanted to galvanize other women to chase their aspirations and negotiate fair compensation. She aimed to illuminate the wage gap and gender pay inequality which is still present in the entertainment business. She hopes to spark serious conversations and drive meaningful change on this issue by candidly sharing her own income details.

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