Sharon Osbourne’s Celebrity Big Brother payday: Star received £7,000 for every MINUTE of screen time after demanding huge compensation for her nine-day stint

Sharon Osbourne was paid almost £7,000 for every minute she appeared on screen during her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, it has been revealed.

The former X Factor star, 71, made waves when it was revealed she had joined the ITV reality show’s star-studded line-up, with a fee to match.

However, fans were disappointed when it was revealed that she would only be living in the house temporarily as a ‘renter’, along with housemates including Louis Walsh, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Fern Britton and Gary Goldsmith.

It was previously reported that ITV bosses were unable to match the huge fee Sharon asked to take part in the show, with sources claiming she would still be paid a huge £100,000 a day.

After living in the house for nine days, Sharon finally said goodbye during a live eviction episode on Tuesday, and it seems ITV really had to splash out for every minute Sharon was on screen.

It was previously reported that ITV bosses were unable to match the huge fee Sharon requested to take part in the show, but it is believed they would still have received £100,000 a day.

During the first nine episodes of the series, which totaled almost eight hours, Sharon appeared on screen for a total of two hours and thirteen minutes.

This works out to £6,767 per minute, including Sharon’s entrance, exit and interview on the spin-off Late and Live.

Although there were many rumors that Sharon would only live in the Celebrity Big Brother house for five days, she ended up staying for nine days.

No doubt bosses will believe they got their money’s worth after Sharon was at the center of many house twists and made global headlines with her cheeky take on other stars.

Viewers saw Sharon’s emotional goodbye to the house live in Tuesday’s episode and again in Wednesday’s highlights show.

While fans admitted they will miss her breathtaking stories, the housemates hailed her as an ‘OG Kris Jenner’ and ‘royalty’.

On Wednesday’s episode, Sharon was waHe is treated to a farewell tea party and hilariously dresses up as David Potts.

As the group toasted Sharon at a dinner party, Sharon became visibly emotional as she listened to their sweet messages.

During the first nine episodes of the series, a total of almost eight hours, Sharon appeared on screen for a total of two hours and thirteen minutes

As the housemates walked into a fun soiree, Sharon said: “My favorites! Scones, jam, cream! This is so beautiful,” while Levi told Sharon, “You are royal.”

Sharon added: ‘Had a great time, met new friends and I’ll be keeping an eye on you all… and may all your dreams come true.’

Fern said: ‘You have lived a life that has been full of excitement and also trials, and you have always emerged from it deeply kind and deeply loved.’

As tears began to flow during the heartfelt speeches, Louis told Sharon, “Stop crying because you’re going to make me cry!”

Marisha Wallace said: ‘You know who the original Kris Jenner was, it’s Sharon Osbourne. She was the first to really do that, with the family, and thus build an empire.’

Out with a bang, Sharon dressed in David’s sunglasses and bright pink coat and paraded around the bedroom as the housemates told her, “You’ve eaten!”

Sharon joined the cast as Big Brother’s ‘tenant’, staying in her own living space, complete with private toilet, and spent a total of nine days in the TV house.

This works out to £6,767 per minute, including Sharon’s entrance, exit and interview on spin-off Late and Live

She previously revealed she could only stay on the ITV series for a short period because she had to return to husband Ozzy Osbourne, 75, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.

She said, “I don’t want to be away from Ozzy for too long. We are incredibly close as a family.

‘I can’t remember a time when I haven’t spoken to any of them for a week. Through all our fights and feuds we have maintained communication, and this separation will undoubtedly be the longest.”

The ‘original reality star’ has spoken out since starring on the programme, making scathing comments towards the likes of singer Adele and former talk show host James Corden.