Bristol Palin Eyeing Big Money Deals Post-'Dancing'

By Rob Shuter Posted Nov 29th 2010 03:03PM

Bristol Palin didn't technically win 'Dancing With the Stars' last week, but financially, the 20-year-old mom is paso doble-ing all the way to the bank.

"Bristol made over $345,000 from being on the show and currently is getting $35,000 for each speaking gig she does," an insider reveals to me. "Yet, all that is going to feel like pocket change if one or two of the big deals she's currently working on actually happens."

Palin family friends tell me there is a major deal in the works for Bristol to be the spokesperson for a middle American fashion brand, as well as a book deal and a multi-million offer to appear on another reality show.

"None of this should come as a surprise," one industry source tells me. "This year's 'Dancing' was up over 23 percent thanks to Bristol. Love her or hate her, you just can't turn away. This is what makes her so valuable. Now is her time to make a lot of money and she knows it."

It's still unclear what her next step will be following 'Dancing.' She is currently back in Alaska after driving her truck the five-day journey home, sans mirror ball trophy. One thing is for sure, Bristol, just like her mother, is not going away anytime soon.

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Monday 29 November

By LOL

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You've gotta admit this is funny as all heck. How does that saying go? "The best revenge is living well". She certainly seems to be doing just that. Who get's the last laugh? I'd say she's laughing all the way to the bank. And you?

By jolyjungle

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Curse you McCain! Couldn't you find another woman to run instead of this creature? You have set upon us a family of creatures that will rule the airwaves for years. Can't wait for Trek or Trip or Tribble or whatever his name is to have his own show!

By Stephiemark

Since she is getting paid for doing nothing else except getting knocked up, doesn't that make her a hooker?

By Murkowski

Its not her at this point that disgusts me ( well ok, a little.... welllll.... alot) its the middle american sheep and the producers and publishers who can directly profit from this polarization that's been caused, by ABC... They ALL deliberately scheme this out from day 1, they all know there will be a backlash, then these other "deals" are sitting out there for her.... to essentially use this pig for what she & her mom are..... hoes ! ANYTHING for a buck.... literally trained Seals.... only Seals dance better... So the pig will end up being paid, then embarrased & manipulated, but her pimp mom will have the platform to bat the naysayers away....
So again, my beef is that someone, ANYONE would pay her, even KNOWING that they were going to play her.. These idiots that are paying her at doing so at their own peril....

By Anne

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You have to love America........we reward immature unwed mothers with no visible talent or intellect with millions of dollars, just because she is the daughter of one of the greediest political women in America. I love it. What a waste of energy.

By the_village_idiot

This is for Coleen (with a single "l") . Do you understand the definition of the word ""hypocrisy"?? I don't think so because your statement is off base. There were two never-been-married young moms in the semi-finals of DWTS. But one group only crucified Bristol. The Right never mentioned the other contestant because it had absolutely nothing to do with dancing. Get off you high horse because there are 25 thousand posted statements on the internet proving which political party is the most shallow.

By Michelle01

Why does so many people dislike the Palins? Well, perhaps its because they openly demonstrated their hatred for African Americans right there on DWTS before the entire world when Sarah Palin, the tea party, and Bristol cheated behind the scenes with the votes and robbed poor Brandy of her chance to win in the finals!!! Why in the hell are the Palin fans so blind?!

By vickie

you palin worshipers will never see the palins are frauds.....sarah said she would rather be out in the wilderness then in a "stuffy political office""yeah,right ...that might be why she quit as governor...but...she wants to be in a stuffy office so bad it makes her tinkle...and bristol said her x like the hollywood fame...and then she signs up for dancing with the stars....both frauds....most of you are too dumb ,or it would of sunk in by now.....

Tuesday 30 November

By kevin

Her 15 minutes will be over before her 16 year old sister gives birth to the new bastard child in that family..

By jivejerky

Me likey...

By nancy

Good for Bristol!! Like she said, "People are going to talk anyhow, so why not..." do something she enjoys. I voted every week for Bristol/Mark and would again. She is truly a winner in my eyes.

Wednesday 01 December

By DANAWINNIE

Nancy.......Bragging about your vote just confirms your stupidity..YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY A PALIN MORON...

Thursday 02 December

By Dantzler

All you haters, what is your problem with the Palins. If I don't care for somebody,
I turn off the TV or the radio. I don't go ranting & raving and inventing all
kinds of insanity about people I don't even know. I am so glad the only contact
I have with you people is here, I would hate for you to be my co-workers or
neighbors or have any contact with you at all.

By Kevin

May I stand in line as well to get sick !! She is just an excuse for her star-crazed, terrible Grizzly Mama to help the world love "Mama" more and am sooo thankful that Bristol did NOT win, she did not deserve to get past the second show, at all. Not sure who in the world this one had talent enough to bring her to the finals. Bristol is teh reason many viewers will not see Dancing With The Stars any more.

You are just as much an idiot as the Palins, for sure. The entire show was NOT about the other idiot, Bristol, but it did bring some justice to see her get the bottom , at the end. And for you, there is a need to grow up, thank goodness you do not work near me and I feel sorry for those that have that horrible sight of you there ! Good advice, move to Alaska with your buddies !

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