The Next Food Network Star: Season 2

[Palolo Joe]

Re: The Next Food Network Star: Season 2

But he's probably getting about $40-60k per episode, + residuals.

And you would know this... how?

[Miulang]

Re: The Next Food Network Star: Season 2

Guy isn't as famous as Mario, but with all the restaurants, books, TV shows and endorsements, Mario makes approximately $4 million and Emeril around $9 million. Hard to tell what Food Network Stars make because many of them also have other gigs so their TV contract revenue is mixed in with their salaries from their restaurants.

In any case, it's waaaay more than a good executive chef would make (around $140k annually).

Miulang