The extremely popular Netflix show Too Hot To Handle burst onto our screens in 2020, giving reality TV lovers across the globe a taste of something new. However, the show is unlike any other dating show previously seen in the history of reality dating shows. There was a twist. A twist that would undoubtedly get fans hooked on the drama.
Rather than being able to physically show their attraction to one another, contestants are effectively ‘banned’ from participating in any sexual behavior. If caught doing so, the couple’s actions would result in a monetary penalty for the entire group, deducting a sum of money from the total cash prize. This was the twist that got fans instantly hooked on the show, eager to see how the couples would cope in such an environment.
So, with a large cash prize up for grabs, many have been left wondering how much the cast gets paid per episode, in addition to the possibility of winning such a large sum of money. More importantly, as the show has grown in popularity, has this sum changed? Let’s find out.
Updated September 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding how much the “Too Hot To Handle” cast makes per episode.
Who Has The Highest Net Worth On ‘Too Hot To Handle’?
It probably comes as no surprise as to who has the highest net worth from Too Hot To Handle given the level of popularity that the cast members have received with each of their respective seasons ending. But who is in the runner-up spots may not be as clear
Harry Jowsey
Harry Jowsey has one of the highest net worths since appearing on the show. The much-loved cast member has an estimated net worth of up to $4.5 million dollars. Starring as an original cast member on Season 1 of the show, Harry has since spiraled into the Hollywood spotlight and made a name for himself, dabbling in the world of YouTube and podcasting.
Harry also endorses brands via his social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram, where he has garnered a large following since his exit from Too Hot To Handle.
Additionally, Harry admitted to making over $100,000 in 24 hours from his OnlyFans account and from his time on Dancing with the Stars, Harry made at least $125,000 for coming in sixth, if not more.
Francesca Farago
Ironically, Harry’s partner from the show, Francesca Farago, has also accumulated a similar net worth of around $3 million. She was extremely popular on the show and has since accumulated a large following. Unfortunately, the couple split not long after the show ended. Today, Francesca is engaged to Jesse Sullivan and the two are expecting twins in Fall 2024.
Like Harry, Francesca used her newfound fame to her advantage. The influencer has dabbled her foot into the YouTube scene and since launched her own successful beauty brand. Not too shabby!
Cam Holmes and David Birtwistle
Other cast members such as Cam Holmes and David Birtwistle have a net worth of around $2 million dollars, coming in as some of the highest earners from the show. Cam appeared on the second season of the show, while David was cast in the first series.
Undoubtedly, the cast’s earnings per episode will also add a nice sum to their total net worth.
How Much Does The ‘Too Hot To Handle’ Cast Make Per Episode?
So, just how much do the Too Hot To Handle Cast make per episode? The answer may come as a shock to many.
According to the Express, the cast is not paid per episode, and as a matter of fact, are not actually paid to be on the show at all. Instead, contestants are pitched the promise of large amounts of exposure and success as a result of starring on the show. However, they all get a shot at the prize money.
Therefore, every time a sexual act is committed, the total sum of the prize money is reduced — hence why some contestants became rather annoyed at other couples breaking the rules, as it meant they all lose out.
At the end of the first season, the prize money had been reduced from the original amount and ended up sitting at $75,000. This total was shared between the remaining 10 contestants, giving each individual a share of $7,500 each. Whilst this doesn’t quite stack up to being paid per episode or being paid a fixed sum for being on the show, it is certainly better than nothing.
Despite receiving what could potentially be a considerably low amount of money, the exposure and fame gained by many of the contestants in the aftermath have certainly paid well in the long term, with the highest earners probably surpassing the amounts they would’ve earned if they had theoretically been paid for their part in the show.
Since starring on the show, Harry has revealed how one weird request has managed to help him rake in over $1 million from the platform. This would have been highly unlikely if he had never decided to appear on the show.
How Many Seasons Are There Of ‘Too Hot To Handle’?
So far, there has been a total of six seasons of Too Hot To Handle, which have all aired on Netflix. Each season averages around ten episodes in total, leaving viewers with some much-savored watch time to become enthralled with their favorite couples. In the first season, fans were particularly smitten with the popular couple, Harry and Francesca. Unfortunately, many couples from the first season have since split.
The most recent season of Too Hot To Handle premiered on July 19, 2024, with all episodes finally released on August 2, 2024.
