JLS - X Factor 2008

This years X factor contestants could be in for a shock when they find out what they can hope to earn from their upcoming UK tour.

According to The Mirror all contestants will be taxed on their income and have to pay up to 20% to their managers so the JLS boys will make from just £100 per show and Daniel Evans will make around £250.

Out of this cash the acts will be expected to pay all their own expenses including meals, phone bills etc.

“The acts are worth much more, especially when you think how much money the tour generates,” said a source.

“A show at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 arena will make as much as £600,000 in tickets alone, and more when lucrative merchandise sales are added on.”

The insider added: “The acts even have to fork out for their own breakfast if it’s not included in the price of the room. They can’t claim back any drinks or their telephone bills if they want to stay in touch with their family.”

Former X Factor contestant Tabby Callaghan commented: “I got around £400 for each live gig.

“I ended up losing money because I had to pay my expenses. Anyone who is thinking they are going on The X Factor to make big money will be in for a big shock.”