Top-earning TV stars

Here are some of the world's top-earning TV entertainers in 2017, according to Forbes magazine. The annual earnings of these stars may include income from additional activities such as producing, non-TV performances, endorsements and merchandising.

1. Dr. Phil McGraw, US$79 million (approximately J$10.1 billion)

2. Ellen DeGeneres, US$77 million (approximately J$9.86 billion) 

3. Jerry Seinfeld, US$69 million (approximately J$8.84 billion)

4. Gordon Ramsay, US$60 million (approximately J$7.69 billion).

5. Ryan Seacrest, US$58 million (approximately J$7.43 billion).

6. Louis C.K., US$52 million (approximately J$6.66 billion)

7. Judy Sheindlin, US$47 million (approximately J$7.43 billion).

8. Kim Kardashian West, US$45.5 million (approximately J$5.8 billion).

9. Simon Cowell, US$43.5 million (approximately J$5.57 billion).

10. Steve Harvey, US$42.5 million (approximately J$5.44 billion).