How Much Do The Couples On 90 Day Fiance Really Get Paid?
TLC's hit franchise 90 Day Fiancé has propelled couples going through the K-1 visa process into full-fledged reality TV royalty. From the fan favorite Silva sisters (who now have their own spinoff, Darcey & Stacey) to the legendary cringe couple Mark and Nikki, the series has upped the gold standard for reality television. Whoever casts these shows needs a raise!
Speaking of salaries, how much do these on-screen couples actually make? Between countless spinoffs and reunion episodes, once you are in the 90 Day family, it seems like you are in it for life. Some cast members, like Anfisa Nava and Paola Mayfield, have turned their 90 Day fame into careers as influencers, while others, like the notorious Big Ed aka Ed Brown, have launched clothing lines inspired by their newfound TV fame. Let's find out how much money these reality celebs actually earn from the show itself and the network that started it all.
90 Day Fiance's American cast members earn more than its international stars
While TLC remains mute on the subject of salaries, some supporting cast members have spilled the tea as to what is in their wallets. Former 90 Day Fiancé star David Toborowsky's friend, Chris Thienerman, and his wife Nikki Cooper both appeared on the series. Cooper revealed on Facebook that the American cast members receive $1,000 per episode, plus $2,500 for the Tell All reunion, while their fiancés and friends get nothing, as reported by In Touch Weekly.
In June 2020, chaotic icon Danielle Jbali acknowledged earning approximately $10,000 per season, but added that if any of the cast members break their non-disclosure agreements, they will not earn the rest of their money. She also claimed to receive half of her salary upfront.
TLC reportedly tries to make the show more authentic by having cast members pay for their own flights to visit their fiancés. 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way alum Deavan Clegg confessed in a since-deleted YouTube video that the network only foots the bill for traveling to the Tell All special. Whatever the cost, the beloved series is worth every penny!