I’ve put together a list of some of the most successful reality TV starts from the UK that have made good money.

1.) Girls Aloud                     £25m                             Popstairs:The Rivals

2.) Will Young                     £12.5m                          Pop Idol

3.) Leona Lewis                  £10m                              X Factor

4.) Jade Goody                   £8m                                 Big Brother

5.) Myleene Klass              £7.5                                 Popstars

6.) Gareth Gates                 £6.5m                             Pop Idol

7.) Paul Potts                       £5m                                 Britains Got Talent

8.) Craig Philips                  £5m                                 Big Brother

9.) Lemar                               £4m                                Fame Academy

10.) Jane McDonald          £3.5m                            The Cruise