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Dancing with the Stars<\/a>\u00a0may have a long history of dazzling viewers on air, but behind the scenes, the show is reportedly struggling.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The ABC<\/a> series has trouble ahead, according to insiders who have claimed a “huge complaint” is brewing with arguments over issues such as huge wage reductions and unequal salaries.<\/p>\n Multiple insiders have claimed that a “massive pay cut” has caused rivalry with the usually tight-knit cast<\/a>, who are not “holding back” on how they feel this season.<\/p>\n This season has seen an increased viewership thanks to a star-studded cast including Jordan Chiles, Danielle Fishel, Andy Richter, Robert Irwin, Elaine Hendrix, Alix Earle, Whitney Leavitt, Jen Affleck, Scott Hoying, and Dylan Efron.<\/p>\n Fans have seen the show return to ABC after it embarked on a streaming-only stint on Disney+, which saw viewership decline and the cast of professional dancers take a “massive pay cut.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An insider told The Daily Mail<\/a> that “the money is better” now the show returned to network TV, but “a competition between the dance pros about who earns what,” is ongoing.<\/p>\n The publication claims that each professional gets a $10,000 bonus at the start of the season, which covers photoshoot costs and promotional expenses.<\/p>\n They are then paid between $2,500 and $5,000 per episode for as long as they remain in the competition and based on their popularity.<\/p>\n Those who make it to the finale receive a bonus, and if they actually win, they receive a further bonus.<\/p>\n The insider revealed, “On a winning season, they can make a decent amount, between $200,000 and $300,000.”<\/p>\n They added, “The pros are barely getting by with the network pay, and they put in a lot of hours \u2013 even more than what’s requested.<\/p>\n DON’T MISS: <\/strong><\/p>\n DWTS star hit with new controversy that has viewers calling for exit<\/a><\/p>\n DWTS\u2019 Gleb Savchenko feels Hilaria Baldwin had ‘no gratitude’ after brutal snub<\/a><\/p>\n