Who says hard work doesn't pay off? Alana Thompson and her family, stars of TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," are likely getting a raise. The reality television series is the most popular show on cable among women ages 18-49.
The show has been picked up for a second season, and its success has the family clamoring for more money.
TLC won't comment on salaries, but Entertainment Wise reports that the cast is making $4,000 per episode. However, the site quotes a reality television producer saying they make less than that.
"'Honey Boo Boo' probably makes $2,000 per episode, max," says reality TV producer Lauren Weber. "This will, of course, go up with the success of the show. That rate all depends on ratings. A simple renewal of the series because the ratings were par for the course might be a slight bump, but if it's a huge hit for the network then the ball is in the talent's court and they can usually throw out a number that the network will try their best to meet.
However, The Hollywood Reporter claims that the family was making up to $4,000 per episode and is now asking for $10,000 for each episode of the 10-episode series.
"The 'Honey Boo Boo' stars will likely snag an $8,000-per-episode salary after negotiations with the network conclude," said the site, though June Shannon, known on the show as "Mama June," told TMZ that the family is already paid more than that.
The family stands to quadruple its salary next season, according to In Touch, though of course their final haul depends on how much they were initially paid for the first season.
The family will also get-and be paid for-three "HOLLAday" specials for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The show has averaged 2.3 million viewers per episode since its debut in August, garnering higher ratings and more viewers than the Republican National Convention in mid-August.
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