American Idol is unarguably one of the most popular singing competitions in the world.
It’s also one of the most impactful shows in the history of television.
And let’s not get started about the frenzy that follows every time Simon Cowell bangs the buzzer… Breathtaking!
Sometimes you just wonder if these judges are getting paid enough to be on the show.
Truth is, they are just as rich as that famous artiste and TV personality that you admire so much.
Perhaps you’re wondering who the five richest American Idol of all time are…well we’ve rounded them up for you. Check out our five richest American Idol judges of all time below.
Simon Cowell’s net worth is $600 million
Didn’t expect Cowell in the lead, did you? Well, as it stands, Cowell is in pole position for this title!
The English TV personality is worth a whopping $600 million. And that’s because when Cowell is not banging buzzers on the American Idol stage, he is busy making crime series and producing music.
Mariah Carey’s net worth is $520 million
Earning over $49 million annually, the ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ singer takes the second spot on our list.
Though she only appeared once on the show — that’s Season 12 in 2013 — Mariah’s net worth has continued to grow and is around $520 million.
Ellen DeGeneres‘s net worth is $500 million
Ellen appeared on the show just once in Season 9 before she took the exit door but it hasn’t stopped her from raking in profits thanks to her multiple businesses.
Ellen sits comfortably on the list of richest comedians in the world with an estimated net worth of $500 million.
Jennifer Lopez’s net worth is $450 million
A true hustler, J-Lo is a multifaceted businesswoman. When she isn’t making movies, the actress is making hit songs and unveiling multiple beauty products and clothing lines.
With a net worth of $450 million, Jennifer Lopez ranks fourth richest of all time on this list.
Katy Perry’s net worth is $400 million
Katy Perry raked in a staggering $25 million a year as a judge on the show for seven years before her recent exit.
In addition to revenues from her music career and other business ventures, her net worth is estimated to be $400 million, placing her in the fifth position.
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