Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that a source cited by The U.S. Sun said Alfonso Ribeiro earns about $1.75 million per season while Julianne Hough earns about $1.25 million.
- The alleged $500,000 gap is explained by the source as a result of Ribeiro’s longer franchise history, his designation as the show’s “main host,” and his broader hosting résumé.
- Neither Ribeiro nor Hough has publicly confirmed the numbers and ABC was contacted for comment, so the figures remain unverified.
- Coverage places the reported host pay alongside past reporting on Tom Bergeron’s earnings and wider DWTS compensation issues such as contestant guarantees and pro‑dancer pay differences.
- If verified, the figures could sharpen scrutiny of contract terms and pay practices on the show, so observers should look for any official statements or document leaks that confirm the source’s claims.