Kristin Cavallari Is Being Paid Handsomely To Star On ‘The Hills’
After filming her first scenes as the new star of MTV’s reality TV series The Hills last week, Kristin Cavallari continued her work on the show this week as she was seen filming more new scenes for the upcoming season of the show. According to reports, Kristin is being paid upwards of $63,000 per episode to be on the show (only $2,000 less per ep than former star Lauren LC Conrad was being paid … a salary she earned after being on the show for years). Right out of the starting gate (if this report is to be believed), KC is making more money than everyone else on the show next season. Not too shabby for a job that requires her to sit around listening to inane conversation from folks like Stacie the Bartender or requires nights out on the town with other castmember’s ex-boyfriends like Audrina Patridge’s ex Justin Bobby:
If anyone’s in the market for a new gig, allow us to suggest a career as a reality TV villain. The hours are lousy, but we’ve got a feeling you’re going to enjoy the perks…. In case you were wondering what brought Laguna Beach baddie Kristin Cavallari back to MTV, feast your eyes on this: Life & Style Weekly is reporting that the blonde wannabe actress will earn an astounding $63,000 per episode after signing on to replace archrival Lauren Conrad as the new protagonist on Season 6 of MTV’s The Hills. That’s almost unheard of in the land of unscripted television — and just $2,000 less than $65,000 per episode payday that the network was shelling out for LC. “They needed her,” a production insider says, explaining why Kristin will earn over $1 million for her work this season, solidifying her spot as the highest-paid castmember on The Hills. “They needed someone new and fresh, who also came with a buzz and a name that was recognizable. Kristin was the obvious choice.” According to the source, Kristin used MTV’s desperation to replace Lauren to her advantage during contract negotiations. “She wanted money. You don’t have to pay the other girls that kind of money, but for Kristin you had to pay up.” At least one member of the cast believes the tongue-lashing Kristin’s tenure on The Hills will be worth every penny. “She’s so fun and crazy,” says series star Holly Montag. “Kristin’s not afraid to put anything on camera. She’s not going to hold anything back.”
In my estimation, Kristin Cavallari is worth every penny. It’s very true, The Hills would’ve been dunzo if she hadn’t agreed to join the show in LC’s place … they did need KC if they really wanted to bring back the show for another season. Last August, In Touch Weekly reported the rumored salaries of the castmembers of The Hills and claimed that LC was making $75,000 per episode. It was later clarified that the salaries they reported were slightly inflated (so I suppose the claim that LC was really making $65,000 is very plausible). Whatever the actual salaries may be, there is no denying the fact that MTV had to pay a pretty penny to get Kristin Cavallari to join the show. I have NO DOUBT that Kristin is gonna bring the delicious entertainment (ie. much needed bitchiness) to the show. Altho she’s been away from the MTV cameras for quite some time, she seems to have slipped back into the swing of things very easily. Lauren Lo Bosworth posted a photo on her official Twitter profile last night with Kristin and Stephanie Pratt partying at a club:
Irregardless of the drama we will see on the show, it looks like The Hills ladies are laughing together all the way to the bank.
Tags: 'The Hills', Justin 'Bobby' Brescia, Kristin Cavallari, Lauren 'Lo' Bosworth, Stacie Hall, Stephanie Pratt
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:22 am
YAY!!! 1st.
let me just say she is a total bitch and a whore too.
nuff said.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:34 am
I hate fucking KC…Rebound girl
June 5th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I wasn’t really excited about her coming on the show. After the season finale and I saw scenes from nexts season I am THRILLED for her to be on the show. She is bringing the “fake” DRAMA I love!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I can’t believe she gets paid that much PER EPISODE. I wish that was my job.
June 5th, 2009 at 8:29 am
MTV should have saved their money and cancelled the show.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Is it wrong to have a massice crush on Justin Bobby?
June 5th, 2009 at 9:02 am
massive*
June 5th, 2009 at 9:03 am
I can’t imagine the other ladies are making nearly as much money as newcomer Kristin. Perhaps this was meant to stir up even more resentment of Kristin. The more other cast members dislike her, the more drama generated for the show.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:16 am
LOL @A – ummm kinda. : ) but…that’s better than if you said you had a massive crush on spencer!!!
June 5th, 2009 at 9:23 am
She doesn’t even deserve a dollar per ep.
i mean, why the eff do these people get paid.
sure i enjoy watching the hills, but wtf.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:03 am
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Why shouldnt they get payed that much they are actors so they should be able to demand acting fees.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:10 am
KC seems like a b*tch to me. Its actually pretty sad that she will do whatever it takes to be famous, but I’ll give her props for being honest about her fakeness even though at the end of the day she is both fake and desperate. Although I find it ironic that she is taking LC’s leftovers and has to take swipes at LC to stay in the news. I am not a fan of LC nor the hills but thats just sad. Oh well I do not watch the hills and with KC on it I will probably never watch it.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:26 am
She is totally gorgeous and hilarious. I am so looking forward to seeing her on the Hills. Lauren bored the hell out of me.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:37 am
It sounds like it will be a great new season!
but why do they still call it a reality show ?? Theres not much real about it … but I love it either way!
can i get a spot on there! id love to make $65,000 per episode to go out, meet guys & have fun!
June 5th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
She is a beautiful girl, physically. Is she as much of a bitch in real life ? I have read some very unsettling things about her. Its sad.
June 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Trent, why do you have to say such snobby things? I mean, “a salary she earned after being on the show for years” the reason why Lauren “LC” Conrad didn’t get paid that much upfront like Kristin is because Lauren was the primary one who made the show to begin with. No one knew what would come out of The Hills so of course she was going to get a lower STARTING salary. LC made The Hills and since Kristin Cavallari is joining now, she’s going to get the same amount or close to $$$ of LC due to the shows ALREADY successful rate. So, of course LC had to take years to make that amount of money since the show grew more popularity per episode/season. Gahhhh.
June 5th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Trent I am with you, I love that Kristin is going to be in the show and they really needed someone fresh.. I am happy for her about the money part..
June 6th, 2009 at 9:30 am
ughh i really dont like KC! shes really fake and i dont like that she admitted that the show is fake i like to live in denial! i actually think that ratings are going to go down because alot of people just watched the show for LC and i think alot of LC fans are not KC fans but that might just be me. and even tho KC brings the drama its fake drama she is just making drama for the sake of making drama how high school! i for one will not be watching next season!