“Dancing With the Stars” contestants don’t compete for free. Each year the cast of the ABC competition series is paid handsomely to learn their way around the ballroom and, of course, the finalists receive the biggest paychecks.
But while the final three may go home with a nice chunk of change, it’s worth noting the prize money isn’t momentous for the first-place team. On Tuesday night’s Season 23 finale, one couple will walk away with the Mirror Ball Trophy, and virtually the same paycheck as the other two remaining duos.
