Are BBC personalities such as Jonathan Ross overpaid?
Posted: Thursday, 5th June 2008 at 9:31am by Paul
The BBC’s governing body has written a report released this week into whether BBC personalities are paid too much. The report said “the top 30 to 40 stars across all TV and radio each earn more than £1m a year”. However, the report found there’s “no evidence that the BBC is paying more than the market price”.
In previously leaked salary figures it was revealed “a three-year deal for Jonathan Ross reportedly worth £18m”. Do you think hosts and personalities such as Jonathan Ross are overpaid for their TV and radio work? We’d like your comments.
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Definitely not. The BBC are not forced to pay Jonathan 18 mil for three years. It probably gives people in media strive for more success.
Comment by JJrksn — 20 October @ 6:05 pm
The vast majority of people to whom I have spoken regarding this poor excuse for a “personality” take the view, as I do, that he is grossly overpaid. It would appear that the BBC is desperate to attract younger viewers - who are around late at night to watch his obscene antics.
The BBC should set an example by providing GOOD quality programs - it doen not need to compete - it already had millions of pounds from the licenec payers.
Comment by P JAMES — 31 October @ 12:20 pm