Public Figures’ Pay Revealed: TV Personalities and Budget Transparency
A recent release detailing salaries at major television programs has drawn public attention to how broadcasters allocate funds for on screen talent. The report shows that RTVE paid a group of outside servers and personalities, with Eva Soriano identified as one of the top earners ahead of the MasterChef jury. The disclosed figures place a server referred to as the Night D recipient at 11,000 euros per field delivery, while the MasterChef judges Pepe Rodríguez, Samantha Vallejo-Nágera, and Jordi Cruz were listed at 10,000 euros per episode, according to the program’s disclosures.
The information emerged during a lighthearted moment on Movistar Plus+. In a segment led by Soriano, the entertainer joked about the possibility of apologizing to viewers and to Spain for their professional commitments, noting a tense moment as the audience heard the venue tremble with laughter. The disclosure sparked applause, underscoring Soriano’s status as one of the higher paid performers appearing before the MasterChef panel.
During the discussion, the comedian acknowledged the public appetite for fairness in compensation yet conceded that the figures could be perceived in multiple ways. He recalled the chorus of criticism that has accompanied such payments, remarking that the money has already been earned and cannot be returned. He addressed the crowd with a pragmatic line, saying that it belongs to the audience in essence, and left room for contemplation on future transparency.
To address ongoing concerns, Soriano indicated a commitment to reflect on the process with taxpayers in mind. He suggested offering levity or a moment of reassurance should viewers encounter him in everyday life. The segment concluded with a reminder that the payments had already been settled, punctuated by a final, lighthearted note from the show.
The disclosures also name Alaska and Javier Ruiz among the featured speakers. Alaska was reported to earn 4,000 euros per episode of Neighborhood Cinema, while Javier Ruiz received 5,000 euros for appearances on Keys to the 21st Century. Santiago Vázquez is noted for payments around 2,200 euros for his stories Journey to the Center of TV. The release adds depth to the picture of how public broadcasters distribute compensation to high-profile personalities who help attract daily audiences.
In response to the Transparency Portal, the agency lists Anne Igartiburu earning 1,550 euros per Heart segment, a level comparable to what the Torres brothers receive for each episode of Menudos Torres (1,500 euros). The document also includes names such as Silvia Itxaurondo, who is shown earning 700 euros each morning for appearances on La hora de La 1, which is 100 euros less than Nieves Álvarez requested for Flash Moda. Taken together, the records offer a granular view of remuneration across a spectrum of programs, illustrating how public broadcasters allocate budget to figures who help drive daytime audiences and keep schedules robust and engaging.