The highest paid contestant in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 is…
From the top names of the entertainment industry like actresses Rubina Dilaik, Shivangi Joshi, and Sriti Jha to many more to contestants like Faisal Sheikh and Jannat Zubair, the show's mixed cast has got fans excited for the upcoming season.
After the very exciting Khatron Ke Khiladi season last year, Rohit Shetty’s stunt-based reality show has made a grand comeback with its season 12. While every season of the show features a slew of celebrities from the TV world, This time around, the show has tried to raise the entertainment quotient with a combination of actors and influencers from social media platforms.
From the top names of the entertainment industry like actresses Rubina Dilaik, Shivangi Joshi, and Sriti Jha to many more to contestants like Faisal Sheikh and Jannat Zubair, the show’s mixed cast has got fans excited for the upcoming season.
Well, like every year, speculations are rife on the internet about the highest paid contestant of the TV reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. So, who is the highest paid contestant this year?
Usually, the actors are the ones who take home the hefty check, however, the highest paid influencers this season are the ones.
According to a report, a source associated with the show has told, the success of shows like Lock Up has prompted the channel to experiment with a mixed bag of contestants in the same season. While actors like Shivangi and Rubina promise a loyal fan base, the channel is looking to tap into the huge fanbase of influential actors-Faisu and Jannat.
Why Influencer Craze?
Faisal Shaikh, who has joined the TV reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, has promised a huge audience as he has 27 million followers on Instagram. Apparently, they were provided with a minimum 6 weeks guarantee and a huge payout prior to the show. Faisal Sheikh is one of the top social media platform influencers with a net worth of around Rs 14 crore.
Similarly, actress Jannat Zubair has close to 40 million and also appeals to a huge fan base, which includes teens and young adults as well. She is not only ruling the digital space but is also a house-to-house favorite since her stint in ‘Tu Aashiqui’. His total assets are 19 crores.
“While the figure is yet to be revealed, it is known that both are the highest paid contestants this season,” the source added.
This new addition of influencers is also an attempt to woo the young audience in the reality TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. Also, the rumors about the relationship between the two will also help in the ratings of the channels.
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