Teddi Mellencamp Unable to Disclose Exact RHOBH Salary Figures
Teddi Mellencamp recently shared insights into the workings of salaries within the The Real Housewives franchise.
Mellencamp, 44, explained that most Bravo stars are aware of the expectations that come with being a Housewife. However, circumstances can shift as reality stars gain veteran status.
“People reach a point where, being part of the show, they want to contribute to its success,” Mellencamp mentioned during the Tuesday, August 12, episode of “The Jamie Kern Lima Show” podcast. “But it can also lead to a mindset of, ‘I’ve been here long enough; I shouldn’t have to do this anymore.’ It all depends on the individual.”
Mellencamp noted that there’s a minor obsession with earning money, which resulted in a somewhat unclear discussion about salaries. (She claimed, “all of us” can relate to this.)
“As you spend more time on The Housewives, your earnings will likely increase,” she stated. “There’s a standard: after five years, six years, or whatever it might be, there’s an expectation for that, too.”
Host Jamie Kern Lima inquired if “everyone’s compensation is the same based on their tenure,” but Mellencamp didn’t have a definitive answer.
“I can’t disclose that,” replied the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, emphasizing that “most of us” have insight into salary matters.
“What I can confirm is that all first-season Housewives receive the same pay,” she added. “People claiming they were offered $10 million for their first season on The Real Housewives — I’m here to tell you, that’s not true. No one received that. All first-season Housewives were paid equally.”
Andy Cohen isn’t entirely certain that Teddi Mellencamp should return as a Real Housewife following her recent divorce from Edwin Arroyave. Over the weekend, Cohen, 56, commented on Mellencamp’s potential future in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills when a fan inquired during his “Ask Andy” panel at Bravo Fest in Miami, Florida, if […]
Former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel previously discussed salary inquiries in a May 2023 social media video.
“People are so obsessed with this,” she stated during that time. “I discuss the general idea, but I never disclose my Housewives salary because Bravo is a partner, and I refuse to share anything about my partnerships. … Nobody knows.”
Frankel, 54, echoed Mellencamp’s experience — all first-season participants are compensated similarly.
“In your first season, everyone receives a set amount and for additional episodes, the pay increases,” Frankel shared. “Then upon returning for season two, you’re already locked in for a certain amount. There’s a percentage bump, but you can always negotiate since you have the option not to return. … This is where compensation varies greatly.”
