The reality shows that’ll make you rich – and the jaw-dropping amount you could earn

Spoiler alert: it's A LOT

reality shows that'll make you rich

by Nathan Katnoria |
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Whether it’s Love Island, TOWIE, Gogglebox or Geordie Shore, reality TV shows are an absolute staple on our telly boxes. Seriously, we can’t get enough.

No matter if you’re looking for love, want to show off your talent or simply trying to become a household name, the rise of reality TV means that there are more shows than ever to propel you into stardom and more people than ever applying for them.

But, with so many options out there, which reality show should you apply for? Well, Pilot Fish Media have looked into which are the most lucrative in terms of money and followers – so if you want to make some serious dollar, these are the shows for you.

CHECK OUT the top ten reality shows that'll make you rich - and how much you could earn 🤑

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Top 10 reality shows that'll make you rich

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10) The Apprentice

Estimated net worth: £1,595,875

Instagram followers: 91,396

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £191

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9) Gogglebox

Estimated net worth: £3,666,667

Instagram followers: 682,200

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £1,434

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8) The Great British Bake Off

Estimated net worth: £3,700,000

Instagram followers: 743,000

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £4,680

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7) Made in Chelsea

Estimated net worth: £4,746,154

Instagram followers: 730,384

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £2,862

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6) Big Brother

Estimated net worth: £4,850,000

Instagram followers: 1,700,000

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £2,695

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5) TOWIE

Estimated net worth: £4,417,857

Instagram followers: 1,672,214

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £5,794

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4) Love Island

Estimated net worth: £2,192,308

Instagram followers: 2,338,461

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £11,220

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3) Real Housewives of Cheshire

Estimated net worth: £12,860,000

Instagram followers: 361,400

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £1,202

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2) Geordie Shore

Estimated net worth: £3,000,000

Instagram followers: 4,725,000

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £7,763

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1) The X Factor

Estimated net worth: £5,342,857

Instagram followers: 5,079,000

Estimated Instagram earnings per post: £28,733

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It might come as a bit of surprise, but the show that will make you the most successful is The X Factor. Former contestants earn an average of £28,000 per Instagram post and have an estimated net worth of over £5million. Not too shabby at all...

There is one catch though, you do usually need to have top-notch vocals to do well on the show.

If singing isn't your thing then maybe Love Island is the route to go, especially as ITV are currently accepting applications for series eight. Going on the ITV2 dating show can earn you an average of 2.3million followers, which estimated earnings of £11,220 per Instagram post.

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