Going on reality shows provides contestants with financial support, not just notoriety. However, "Ex on the Beach" is far from the highest-paying reality show, according to former contestant Elena Davies. Elena spilled the details on an episode of Dear Media's "Trading Secrets" podcast (via Us Weekly).
"We're paid a stipend per week. $1,000 a week for as long as you film. Say you are the first person sent home and you only spend six hours in the house, you get $1,000," she said of her "Big Brother" salary. "I was in the jury house, so I technically filmed the entire season. I got paid the entire 13-week stipend." Turns out, "Ex on the Beach" offered a similar pay. "I got paid almost as much as I got paid for 'Big Brother' filming 'Ex on the Beach,' but I only filmed 'Ex on the Beach' for five days because I was the first person that they sent home," she added. "I just negotiated better than other people that I know."
So for future contestants hoping to sign up for "Ex on the Beach," make sure to take Elena's advice and negotiate for better pay.