There are a lot of reasons a celebrity might want to compete onDancing With the Stars.

Then, of course, there’s the payday.

After that, the money they earn goes up for each week they are on the show.

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Sources told the outlet that the maximum amount of money a contestant can earn onDWTSis a jaw-dropping $295,000.

They’ll also be tested for COVID-19 five times a week.

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