Here are Celebrity Big Brother’s highest paid housemates ever

David Gest appeared on series 17 of Celebrity Big Brother and was reportedly paid £600,000.

The producer and reality TV star became involved in one of the most iconic scenes in the show’s history when Tiffany Pollard mistakenly thought he was dead.

Sadly, David did pass away just months later in 2016 and he is believed he was paid over half a million pounds to appear on the show.

The Pricey is next up and she was reportedly paid £500,000 to appear in series 15 of Celebrity Big Brother, alongside the likes of Perez Hilton and Michelle Visage.

She entered the house late but that didn’t stop her from causing tonnes of drama! A reality TV icon, if you ask us.

The controversial media personality and columnist appeared on series 15 of the show, where she had rivalries with Katie Price and Perez Hilton.

Katie was allegedly paid £400,000 to enter the house!

English boxing manager, promoter and TV personality Kellie Maloney is up next, as she starred in series 14 and is said to have been paid £400,000.

TV personality and none other than Kim Kardashian’s bestie, Jonathon, starred on series 17 of Celebrity Big Brother and was reportedly paid £300,000.

He was in the house alongside the likes of Gemma Collins, Megan Mckenna and Tiffany Pollard, so yes, it was TV gold.

Janice, who you might also recognise from her recent appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, appeared on series 16 and was said to have been paid £300,000.

The Hills and Made in Chelsea star Stephanie is next up on our list, as she was allegedly paid £250,000 from her stint on Celebrity Big Brother during series 14.

Danniella Westbrook, best known for portraying Sam Mitchell on BBC’s EastEnders, appeared on the legendary 2016 series alongside Gemma Collins, Tiffany Pollard and more.

She is said to have been paid £250,000 to enter the house. Wow!

The Gladiators presenter starred on the series all the way back in 2009 and is said to have earned £175,000 for taking part.

Christopher Biggins’ ends our list as he was allegedly paid £150,000 to appear on series 18 of Celebrity Big Brother.