The highly anticipated new series of SAS Australia has officially kicked off, with 14 famous faces taking part in the show’s brutal mental and physical challenges.
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The question on every fan’s mind is exactly how much are the star recruits are being paid to endure this gruelling reality show experience?
Channel Seven has reportedly handed out the big bucks to attract talent to appear on what is arguably one of the most intense reality television franchises across the globe.
With a 2023 line-up that ranges from sporting superstars, reality television veterans, actors, doctors, real-life heroes, and more, here’s what they are reported to be earning, and what previous recruits in 2020, 2021, and 2022 have taken home as a payday.
How much are the recruits earning on SAS Australia in 2023?
Whilst information surrounding the take-home pay for this season’s cast is scarce, New Idea insider sources have revealed that convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury “is one of the highest paid of the cast this year.”
The same source also divulged that the recruits earning the least were taking home an estimated payday of up to $30,000.
How much did the recruits on SAS Australia earn in 2022?
The 2022 season of SAS Australia saw sporting great Wayne Carey take home the biggest payday yet, with his time as a recruit earning him a whopping $250,000.
Wayne himself revealed his paycheck during a cast dinner when filming wrapped.
“Despite the cast racking up a tab of ‘several thousand dollars’ at the soiree, Carey declared his monster salary and paid for everything,” our insider source said.
How much did the recruits on SAS Australia earn in 2021?
Bra Boy Koby Abberton confirmed he was paid an impressive $100,000 to take part in season two of SAS Australia with tennis great Mark Philippoussis also confirming he was paid the same amount.
Insider sources reported that NRL star Sam Burgess took home the highest payday, with a cheque that was reported to be between $150,000 to $200,000.
In the middle of the pack was footballer Heath Shaw, tennis star Alicia Molik, track athlete John Steffensen, model Erin Holland, and Aussie model Isabelle Cornish who were reportedly earning between $60,000 and 80,000 to appear.
The lowest paid recruit of the season was former Labor Party member Emma Husar who took home an estimated $25,000.
How much did the recruits on SAS Australia earn in 2020?
Prior to the inaugural season of SAS Australia airing in 2020, a show insider revealed to New Idea that the pay cheques some recruits were taking home were far greater than others.
Convicted drug trafficker Schapelle Corby was alleged to be raking in an impressive $150,000 for her appearance, followed closely by Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins and former ironwoman Candice Warner.
Jackson Warne was at the lower end of the sliding scale, with reports suggesting he was earning as little as $5,000 per day during his stint on the show.
