Do the girls on American Top Model get paid for the show?

Question

I just found out that reality TV actors get paid. Thats really crazy. Does anyone know how much they get paid??
The Pussy Cat Dolls
Top Model
Real World

See I thought that these people were just compteting for an ultimate prize, but I didnt know they got paid meanwhile doing the show.

Answer 1

Wow! That's news. Are you sure? I thought reality was just ad-hoc take the hits!

Answer 2

What I hate about those "debates" on whether or not those girls look good or not is that there are always a bunch of big girls who will say that you're not a woman if you don't have curves. I'm not very big, but it's natural. And I have a friend who DOES NOT put on weight at all. She's not skinny, but she has no curves. I personally like Kate Moss now (1st pic), I don't think she is too skinny. She's always been like that, it's obvious it's natural for her. But the second girl is way too skinny. I couldn't open the last link). That being said, I agree with what you said. Generally speaking, I hate it when peope tell you that you should look either too big or too skinny. You need to make do with what nature gave you. In Africa, there's a country where women are forced to overeat because that's how they are seen as attractive. It's very dangerous for their health. It's the same in Western countries, but the other way round. Models are usually skinny (although in Spain, they are not allowed to be too skinny to catwalk), and pictures of celebrities are hairbrushed, although they usually would look fine without. 30 min ago, I read a question by a girl who is in 8th grade and who asked if boys only liked skinny girls. I don't know in America, but I know it's not the case in France. Of course, the pretty girls will get more guys, but that will depend on personality. And girls who are chubby also find bf (ok, not as easily, but then again, it will really depend on her face and the personality - and do you think big guys find gf?). I hope it stays like that and that we won't follow your lead (because we often follow America).