She is the cheerful contestant who wins hearts on the latest season of My Kitchen Rules.
But Hannah Campbell has a reality show that many viewers may not know about.
Before showcasing her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously appeared on Australian television screens as a contestant on Channel Seven’s Big Brother in 2020.
During her time in the Big Brother house, Hannah proved to be a formidable player.
She was nominated for eviction only twice: during her first and last rounds.
After spending 27 days at home, he placed 10th in the contest, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Now, Hannah is back and ready to win hearts on My Kitchen Rules with her partner Lawrence.
Their dynamic partnership has quickly made them standouts in the competition.
It comes as an anonymous contestant from the 2024 season revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the going rate for burgeoning TV chefs was $1,100 a week – just above minimum wage.
My Kitchen Rules star Hannah Campbell has a reality show that many viewers may not know about
Before showcasing her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously appeared on Australian television screens as a contestant on Channel Seven’s Big Brother in 2020.
The Australian minimum wage is currently $24.10 per hour, or $915.90 per week based on 38 hours.
The contestant said appearing on the reality show meant taking a pay cut for many, claiming one cast ended up in the red after filming.
“It certainly did not cover our usual salaries,” they said.
During her time in the Big Brother house, Hannah proved to be a formidable player. She was nominated for eviction only twice: during her first and last rounds.
“I think one of our co-stars was in debt after filming.”
Even though the show attracts a large audience each season, the show’s popularity is often not reflected in how contestants are compensated, according to a Seven casting executive.
“Many people still think that appearing on television will make you rich and famous,” they said.
“It’s not like that.”
They added that the excitement of being selected for the program often outweighs the meager pay.
“When you look at your contract, most applicants are so excited to be chosen that they don’t care about the money and that’s what the producers hope,” the source revealed.
A former MKR contestant also revealed to Daily Mail Australia that, during their time on the show, they were forced to work a lot outside the hours expected of someone earning just above the average minimum wage.
“The shoots were longer than they told us and there were no overtime hours,” the contestant revealed.
‘We didn’t expect how long we needed to be there. Some nights we were filming late into the night.’
An anonymous contestant from the 2024 season recently revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the going rate for burgeoning TV chefs was $1,100 a week, just above minimum wage.