Simon Cowell Beats Trump as Top Earning Man on U.S. TV
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Ka-ching!
Forbes has named American Idol judge Simon Cowell, 50, the top earning man on prime-time U.S. Television, earning an $75 million last year.
He beat out The Apprentice host Donald Trump ($50 million) and Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest ($38 million), based on estimated pre-tax earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.
Rounding out the top five: Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen, who netted $21 million, and Office star Steve Carell, with an estimated $21 million.
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The remainder of the Top 10:
6. Howie Mandel ($15 million)
7. Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million)
8. Jeff Foxworthy ($11 million)
9. Hugh Laurie ($10 million)
10. David Caruso ($9 million)
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6November 10, 2009 - 7:39pm Vidal Says: For $75 million, he should be able to get a decent haircut -------------------------------------------------- And better looking T-shirts
I need a 20,000 loan to go to nursing school. Do you think any of these guys would give me a low interest loan?
Wow the American Idol boys are 2 of the top 3. And yeah I do agree about the haircut comment.
I can't help it, I think he's cute! I think it's the way he actually doesn't mind showing people when he is actually bowled over by someone like Susan Boyle or the little girl Connie from Britain's Got Talent. I think the grumpy thing is all an act. I know I am a dork...
Congratulations Simon, you well deserve it ! ! !
For $75 million, he should be able to get a decent haircut.