X Factor 2017: How much do the judges get paid? Here's what the stars REALLY earn
THE X FACTOR returns to television screens tonight with Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne forming this year's judging panel.
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The ITV singing competition will see thousands of hopefuls battle it out in auditions for a coveted place at Bootcamp.
Judging their performances will be returning judges Nicole, Simon, Sharon and Louis, who all appeared on last year's series.
Using their experience and knowledge of the music industry, the quartet will mentor the contestants throughout their X Factor journey.
But just how much do the judges get paid for appearing on the show?
X Factor: How much do the judges' get paid? Here's what the stars REALLY earn
X Factor: Nicole is said to be taking home £1.8 million
While the earnings of each star have never officially been revealed, in 2016, when the line-up was the same, it was reported by The Mirror that Nicole pocketed a staggering £1.8 million.
Just behind her is wife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon, who reportedly takes home a whopping £1.7 million.
Meanwhile Louis, who is the longest-serving judge on the series, is said to have only made £1 million for his role in 2016.
X Factor: Sharon, Louis and Nicole's salaries have all been reportedly revealed
X Factor: Simon Cowell is the only judge not to have his salary revealed
The only judge who has not had their salary reported is head judge Simon, who came up with the concept for the show.
It has not yet been revealed whether the judges' pay has changed from the previous series.
The X Factor airs tonight on ITV at 8pm.