How much is Reba McEntire being paid on The Voice?
A new report suggests that while the Queen of Country is commanding a substantial salary, and now discussions about salary bumps are being put on hold due to extensive budget evaluations at the network.
In a surprising shake-up for Season 25, The Voice has introduced some fresh faces to its coaching lineup, which kicked off just last month.
The latest panel lineup will feature the addition of Dan + Shay alongside the returning judges Chance the Rapper, Reba, and John Legend.
According to a source speaking to The Sun, executives at the network focus on cost-cutting measures while ensuring the show's high quality remains intact.
The Voice Shakeup
While the singing competition continues to be a significant revenue source for NBC, there is a keen eye on scrutinizing the talent budget to optimize spending.
A contractor working for NBC exposed the confidential tactic, indicating that within the program teams, there has been a significant focus on reducing expenses and finding innovative approaches to avoid increasing expenditures.
Per the information shared with The Sun, it has been disclosed that judges' salaries are the highest priority when it comes to expenditures.
Although Reba is receiving a substantial sum, this amount is not expected to rise and is lower than the earnings some coaches have previously received.
The insider remarked, "While adjustments can be made in various areas of the budget, it remains true that the largest expenses come from the compensation given to judges."
"Losing a couple of staff members saves you hundreds of thousands of dollars, but bringing in a freeze on pay raises and lesser deals for talent is a way to trim millions."
Reba McEntire The Voice Salary
The source revealed how much Reba McEntire is making on the hit reality singing competition.
They told the outlet, "Reba is getting around $13 million a season, which is at the higher end of the fee range for talent and a very substantial sum."
Amid limitations to increasing that particular figure, discreet negotiations are being conducted with representatives and experts to explore potential agreements.
Within these discussions, several well-known personalities are open to accepting an $8 million compensation, representing the lower earnings boundary for the celebrity judges on the show.
A recent discussion about artist earnings revealed that Niall Horan and Camilla Cabello each received approximately $8 million, whereas Adam Levine was paid over $14.5 million.
The insider explained that this indicates NBC may be able to engage in negotiations surrounding these substantial figures.
They concluded that the atmosphere surrounding these payments is hushed, and pressure is mounting to reduce these hefty salaries.
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