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Richest TV Personalities Ranked By Order!

Judy Sheindlin-$440 Million

Judy Sheindlin is most famous for her long-running show of 25 years, Judge Judy. This made her the highest-paid media celeb commencing in the late 90s. She receives around $47 million annually for the show filming for her 52 days a year. Recently, she announced the show would come to an end in 2021 post her contract ending, and she will get to enjoy the estimated $440 million worth.

Apart from this, Sheindlin sold the TV episode library rights to CBS for $100 million. After her Judge Judy retirement, she has plans to star in a new show named Judy Justice in the future.

 Simon Cowell-$600 Million

Cowell is a British executive producer who has judged shows like The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, American Idol, and America’s Got Talent. These shows account for his millions of fortune being the second top-earning host. He is known for his harsh comments while judging the talk shows fueling many controversies.

The successful producer owns the British Entertainment company Syco, which makes his annual salary of $95 million. Apart from this, he works with teen brands, namely, Westlife, One Direction, and CNCO. His thirty-year career in the TV industry has made him the highest-paid judge, adding up to his $600 million worth.

Ryan Seacrest-$430 Million

Ryan Seacrest holds the title of the richest man in Hollywood, just with his hosting career, which is not that common. His main earning sources are the shows Live With Kelly and Ryan and American Idol. Hosting multiple shows at the same time helps him make about hundreds of millions a year.

His paycheck has more than doubled over the years from American Idol to a whopping $45 million. This just proves how successful he is in his hosting career with a viewership of at least 2 million per season. He also hosts major annual red carpet events along with radio shows for iHeartRadio.

Judy Sheindlin-$440 Million

Judy Sheindlin is most famous for her long-running show of 25 years, Judge Judy. This made her the highest-paid media celeb commencing in the late 90s. She receives around $47 million annually for the show filming for her 52 days a year. Recently, she announced the show would come to an end in 2021 post her contract ending, and she will get to enjoy the estimated $440 million worth.

Apart from this, Sheindlin sold the TV episode library rights to CBS for $100 million. After her Judge Judy retirement, she has plans to star in a new show named Judy Justice in the future.

Dr. Phil-$400 Million

We all know the gullible and smart reality show host Dr. Phil who is also an author and former psychologist. Earning $80 Million annually, Dr. Phil has accumulated a net worth of $400 million from various ventures. He initially gained popularity in the 90s from his appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. After this, he got his own show called The Dr. Phil Show in 2002, produced by Harpo Studios.

McGraw is also the executive producer for The Bull and The Doctors, along with a telemedicine app Doctors on Demand. Besides, he has a short stint in the weight-loss industry with supplements, energy bars, and shakes in 2003.

David Letterman – $400 Million

Regarded as the “King of the Talk Shows”, David Letterman is a legendary figure in the television industry. His super-hit talk show The Late Night Show with David Letterman ran for a record 33 years, entertaining and inspiring thousands of Americans daily.

David is an embodiment of how humble and hardworking you should be to remain at the top, as he hosted more than six thousand episodes between the years 1982 to 2015. During the prime phase of his career, David bagged more than $40 million dollars annually, justifying his goliath $400 million net worth tag.

Jay Leno – $350 Million

For more than 22 years, Jay Leno was a primary anchor for NBC. Given that NBC is the leading television network in the US, staying at the peak for this long is not an easy task. Jay Leno was inducted in the Television Hall of fame in 2014 for his remarkable contribution to the industry and art.

Leno was also a very successful comedian and actor as well. Even after reaching heights, Jay was never known for his extravagant spendings, though he does have a remarkable automobile collection. His net worth was recorded at a career-high $350 million dollars.

Ellen DeGeneres -$330 Million

Ellen DeGeneres is a household name with her popular daytime talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show that started airing in 2003. The show has aired more than 3000 episodes making Ellen the 12th highest-paid celebrity this year. She gets an eight-figure salary for the show that includes philanthropic work, celebrity interviews, and stand-up comedy.

This accounts for her hundreds of millions of annual salary. Ellen started her career with stand-up comedy in 1994. Her success in hosting and comedy has made her the first woman to grab a $20 million deal for 2018 Netflix stand-up special. Apart from this, she owns a brand named Ed by Ellen.

Sharon Osbourne-$220 Million

Sharon Osbourne is a reality TV personality along with her music managing and promoting jobs. She helped Ozzy Osbourne launch his music career that turned out to be a massive success and sold around 6 million copies.

Osbourne owes her net worth of $220 million to the Ozzfest that started in 1996. The show’s ticket prices were as high as $150 grossed over $20 million annually. Her paycheck was $12 million huge for her role in the show Osbournes, making her a mega-reality star. The show was a hit in the US and Britain, showing her cancer battles along with her success in the television world.

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