Highest-Paid Hosts of US Daytime TV

By Meena

From The View to The Talk, A-listers like Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Hudson host popular daytime shows. Let's see who earns the most.

The Variety of US Daytime TV

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Journalist Natalie Morales co-hosts CBS' The Talk, earning a reported $6M a year. She’s a veteran in the industry, enhancing The Talk since 2021.

Natalie Morales 

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Sharing the stage with co-hosts like Sheryl Underwood and Jerry O'Connell, Natalie's show airs weekdays at 2pm ET on CBS.

The Talk

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Singer Kelly Clarkson, with 16 Grammy nominations, hosts her own talk show, reportedly earning $14M per season. The show is currently in its fourth season.

2. Kelly Clarkson

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Kelly recently released her new album, Chemistry. Catch her show weekdays at 3pm ET on NBC.

The Kelly Clarkson Show

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EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg is a long-time host of The View, reportedly making $8M a year, the highest among her co-hosts.

3. Whoopi Goldberg

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With co-hosts like Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin, The View featuring Whoopi airs weekdays at 11am ET on ABC.

The View with Whoopi

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Another top earner from The View, Joy Behar, reportedly earns around $7M annually, making her the second highest-paid host on the show.

4. Joy Behar

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Joy has been on The View since 1997, with a brief hiatus between 2013 and 2015. She continues to engage audiences.

Joy Behar's Journey

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The View has seen hosts like Barbara Walters, Meghan McCain, and Jenny McCarthy, making it a staple of US daytime TV.

Previous Hosts of The View

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