The video-sharing website Cameo, which was founded in 2017, has taken the nation by a storm. It hosts celebrities ranging from Snoop Dogg to Lance Bass and even Santa, who make short personalized videos for whatever amount they wish to charge. Users can ask anywhere from $10 to several thousands, and anyone from an A-lister to a washed-up reality star or even a podcaster can make an account on the site.
It seems Cameo's biggest niche is their abundance of reality TV stars, since close to every reality star ever seen on TV has gone and listed their bid. Today, this list will go over the five reality TV stars on Cameo with the highest and most ridiculous prices and five reality stars who are an affordable bargain.
RIDICULOUS: Reid Rosenthal (The Bachelorette) - $1,000
Most readers are probably thinking"who?" For memory's sake, Reid Rosenthal was on season five of The Bachelorette when he competed for Jillian Harris' heart, known for his move of returning to propose after being eliminated, where she rejected him once more. Rosenthal also appeared on Bachelor Pad and one episode of TLC's Say Yes to the Address, but his resume hardly screams a thousand dollars!
Considering The Bachelor’s host Chris Harrison charges a third of Reid's price tag at $375, either the previous reality star made a mistake or he's perfectly fine with coming off glib and egotistical. There is one review that says "Thank you!!!" but it's entirely possible he changed the price afterward.
BARGAIN: Cirie Fields (Survivor) - $15
Four-time Survivor player Cirie Fields only charges $15 for a Cameo, which is a downright steal! Cirie first gained notoriety for being the self-proclaimed "couch potato" who made her way to the final 3 twice, robbed of the million dollars multiple times during her stay on the island.
Cirie last played in Survivor: Game Changers, where she was eliminated at final 6 with no votes cast against her, the victim of ’Advantagetton’-- a crazy instance where everyone had immunity from playing advantages, idols, or bearing the immunity necklace, which left Cirie as the odd one out, eliminated without being voted for, a monumental, historic event in the Survivor-sphere.
RIDICULOUS: Lisa Hamme (90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days) - $100
Lisa Hamme, AKA ”baby girl Lisa,” featured on the current season of 90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days, finds it appropriate to charge $100 for a Cameo from her. Considering Real Housewives of New York City decade-long veteran Ramona Singer charges the same price for her videos, Lisa's amount looks ridiculous and over-assuming.
Lisa has been taking the brunt of things on social media, being called out for her wrongful treatment of her Nigerian fiance, Usman. 90 Day Fiance fans went wild when Usman's mother rejected Lisa and their request for a hand in marriage on-screen, believing karma led its course.
BARGAIN: Barb Weber (The Bachelor) - $49
The previous season of The Bachelor still has Bachelor Nation reeling, weeks after its finale. Peter Weber, the notorious Bachelor lead who changed his mind one-zillion times over his choice in women, has pivoted once more after the finale, dumping runner-up Madison Prewett for fifth-place finisher Kelley Flanagan, even after the flack he received from none other than Barb Weber, his mother!
Peter's overprotective and opinionated mother, Barb Weber, gained tons of notoriety and respect from BN when she called out Madison during the reunion show, After The Final Rose. Barb has her own Cameo account and charges $49, which is a bargain considering how energetic and thoughtful she'll be.
RIDICULOUS: Kevin O’Leary (Shark Tank) - $1,299
Okay, so Kevin O'Leary’s at least a worthwhile candidate to pay a pretty penny for, but $1,299 is just criminal! Considering Daymond John only charges $199, it's ridiculous for Mr. Wonderful to think he's worth a grand more than one of his Shark Tank co-stars
Fans love Mr. Wonderful and would undoubtedly invest in a Cameo or two, but he should consider lowering his price to something that doesn't require multiple ATM withdrawals!
BARGAIN: David & Annie (90 Day Fiance) - $37
David and Annie, the fan-favorite couple from season five of 90 Day Fiance and all-stars of TLC's commentary show Pillow Talk, charge a reasonable $37 per Cameo. The pair have always been interactive with their fans, responding to every comment on their social media pages, and they even invite fans on their vacations!
Annie and David recently made a post celebrating their 1,000th Cameo, meaning the TLC duo has earned over $30,000 from the video-sharing site alone!
RIDICULOUS: Simon Saran (Teen Mom OG) - $1,000
Known for (and only known for) being the on-again-off-again boyfriend of Teen Mom OG star Farrah Abraham, Simon Saran has bragged about being an entrepreneur, but it seems excessive to charge ten bills for a simple Cameo.
He's probably the least well-known person on this list, so he should check his ego and consider re-listing his price to match something reasonable, especially since Farrah herself, the real star, only charges $49!
BARGAIN: Rob Cesternino (Survivor) - $39
Rob Ceternino, two-time Survivor player and host of Rob Has A Podcast (i.e. the legendary podcast which hosts thousands of hours of content on all things Survivor), charges a mere $39 for a thoughtful Cameo.
Since starting his podcast in 2010, Rob has been very active within the fan community, and even conducts a weekly fan-based podcast on Patreon for premium members of RHAP.
RIDICULOUS: Ronnie Oritz-Margo (Jersey Shore) - $300
The Jersey Shore star Ronnie Oritz-Margo has been charging $300 for his Cameo's, which seems silly in comparison to his Family Vacation counterpart, Snooki, who's far more famous yet asks the same price.
Ronnie has made headways in the news over the last year regarding explosive, toxic fights between the Jersey Shore guido and his baby momma, Jen Harley. The two have recorded their fights on Instagram Live, and both have involved the police on several occasions.
BARGAIN: Lindsay Lohan (Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club) - $200
Child-actress-turned-bad-girl Lindsay Lohan is arguably one of the most famous people amongst these reality stars, so it's surprising how little she's charging in comparison. The MTV reality show Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, which was released in 2018, didn't do as well as expected, and will not be returning for season two.
Regardless, the Mean Girls star has always been interactive with her fans, and it shows with her bargain price of $200 for a personalized video.