She’s the bubbly contestant winning hearts on the latest season of My Kitchen Rules.
But Hannah Campbell has a reality TV past many viewers may not be aware of.
Before showcasing her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously graced Australian TV screens as a contestant on Channel Seven’s Big Brother in 2020.
During her stint in the Big Brother house Hannah proved to be a formidable player.
She was nominated for eviction only twice — during her first and last rounds.
After spending 27 days in the house, she secured the 10th position in the competition, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Now, Hannah is back and ready to win hearts on My Kitchen Rules with her partner Lawrence.
Their dynamic partnership has quickly made them standouts in the competition.
It comes as an unnamed contestant from the 2024 season has revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the going rate for burgeoning TV chefs was $1100 per week – barely above minimum wage.
My Kitchen Rules star Hannah Campbell has a reality TV past many viewers may not be aware of
Before showcasing her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously graced Australian TV screens as a contestant on Channel Seven ‘s Big Brother in 2020
The Australian minimum wage is currently $24.10 per hour, or $915.90 per week based on 38 hours.
The contestant said appearing on the reality show meant taking a pay cut for many, claiming that one cast-made ended up in the red after filming.
‘It certainly didn’t cover our usual salaries,’ they claimed.
During her stint in the Big Brother house Hannah proved to be a formidable player. She was nominated for eviction only twice — during her first and last rounds
‘I think one of our cast-mates was in debt after filming.’
Despite the show drawing a huge audience each season, the show’s popularity is often not reflected in how the contestants are compensated, according to a Seven casting executive.
‘A lot of people still think getting on TV will make you rich and famous,’ they said.
‘It doesn’t.’
They added that the excitement of being selected for the show often outweighs the meagre remuneration.
‘By the time you have seen your contract most applicants are so excited to be picked, they don’t care about the money and that’s what producers expect,’ the source revealed.
A former MKR participant also revealed to Daily Mail Australia that, during their time on the show, they were forced to work well outside hours expected of someone earning just above average minimum wage.
‘The shoots were longer than we were told and there was no overtime,’ the contestant revealed.
‘We were not expecting how long we were required to be there. Some nights we would be filming well into the night.’
An unnamed contestant from the 2024 season recently revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the going rate for burgeoning TV chefs was $1100 per week – barely above minimum wage
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