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Appearing on a reality television series can result in some big bucks. Depending on the show, an appearance can lead to other high-profile gigs. Former reality TV contestants have gone on to start businesses, pursue acting careers, and make a significant income from speaking and hosting engagements.

Here are some of the richest reality TV stars in America.

15. Emily Maynard

Emily Maynard
Emily Maynard | Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
  • Net worth: $5 million

Emily Maynard appeared on season 15 of The Bachelor. Although she was chosen by Brad Womack, the relationship didn’t work out. Their hectic careers and the strain of conducting a long-distance relationship began to take its toll on the couple. In 2012, Maynard was chosen to be the star of The Bachelorette. She chose Jef Holm to be her husband, but that relationship didn’t work out either. In 2014, Maynard married her current husband, Tyler Johnson.

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