My Kitchen Rules star Hannah Campbell’s reality TV past revealed

She is the bubbly contestant who wins hearts in the latest season of My Kitchen Rules.

But Hannah Campbell has a reality TV presence that many viewers may not be aware of.

Before demonstrating her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously graced Australian TV screens as a contestant on Channel Seven’s Big Brother in 2020.

During her time in the Big Brother house, Hannah proved to be a formidable player.

She was only nominated for eviction twice: during her first and last rounds.

After spending 27 days in the house, she secured 10th position in the competition, leaving a lasting impression on the viewers.

Now Hannah is back and ready to win hearts on My Kitchen Rules with her partner Lawrence.

Their dynamic partnership has quickly seen them excel in the competition.

It comes as an unnamed contestant from the 2024 season revealed to Ny Breaking Australia that the going rate for emerging TV chefs was $1100 a week – barely above minimum wage.

Before demonstrating her culinary talents, Hannah, 30, previously graced Australian TV screens as a contestant on Channel Seven’s Big Brother in 2020

The Australian minimum wage is currently $24.10 per hour, or $915.90 per week based on 38 hours.

The contestant said appearing on the reality show meant a pay cut for many, claiming one cast ended up in the red after filming.

“It certainly did not cover our usual salaries,” they claimed.

During her time in the Big Brother house, Hannah proved to be a formidable player. She was only nominated for eviction twice: during her first and last rounds

“I think one of our cast mates was in debt after filming.”

Despite attracting large audiences each season, the show’s popularity is often not reflected in the way its contestants are compensated, according to a Seven casting manager.

“A lot of people still think that being on TV will make you rich and famous,” they said.

‘That’s not true.’

They added that the excitement of being selected for the show often outweighs the meager reward.

“By the time you see your contract, most applicants are so excited about being chosen, they don’t care about the money and that’s what producers expect,” the source revealed.

A former MKR contestant also revealed to Ny Breaking Australia that during their time on the show they were forced to work well outside the hours expected of someone earning just above the average minimum wage.

“The shoots took longer than we were told and there was no overtime,” the participant revealed.

‘We didn’t expect how long we would have to be there. Some nights we were filming late into the night.”

An unnamed contestant from the 2024 season recently revealed to Ny Breaking Australia that the going rate for emerging TV chefs was $1100 a week – barely above minimum wage