Emma Slater on Dancing with the Stars: Age, Pay & Secrets

On March 24th, Emma Slater, a 37-year-old pro on Dancing with the Stars, is pushing back

against rumors she'll soon leave the show due to her age.

She told Andy Richter on his podcast that while she feels different among younger dancers,

she's determined to keep going as long as possible, especially for season 35.

She pointed to ageism toward female dancers and even skips trendy social media dances

that don't feel right for her.

Now dating fellow pro Alan Burston, after her marriage to Sasha Farber ended, Emma

wants to decide her own exit, not have it forced on her.

Insiders have spilled details on pay behind the scenes.

Celebrities start with around $125,000 and can earn up to nearly $300,000 or more if they

last, like.

Bobby Bones, who pocketed close to $400,000 as a winner.

Pros get guaranteed salaries even for early exits, with bonuses for reaching the finale,

nothing extra for winning the Miraball Trophy.

Jenna Johnson noted it's about steady pay and bragging rights, while troop members earn

less than full pros.

Pairings they secret into the last minute, massed by height, build, and chemistry, followed

by grueling four-hour daily rehearsals that consume their lives.

Emma and others collaborate with producers on songs amid all the hard work and glamor,

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