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Hiroiki Ariyoshi (50): Ariyoshi has a signature program on every major commercial TV network. The reason these networks continue to hire him, despite his popularity, is that his fee remains relatively affordable for a top star. The Declining Value of Veteran Entertainers While there are comedians making great strides, there are also those like Tamori (79) and Akashiya Sanma (69), veterans whose fees have dropped by hundreds of thousands of yen. A programming executive from a major TV network explains: “When entertainers reach their 70s, there’s often a disconnect with the public’s perception, which leads to lower ratings, and there’s also the risk of controversy, making them harder to use. The 700,000 yen fee for Matsumoto Hitoshi (61), who is currently on hiatus, is likely the amount TV stations would offer, assuming the ongoing legal case is settled. It should normally be around 3 million yen. TV stations prioritize ratings from the core demographic (ages 13-49). Even with high fees, people like Masanori Hamada (61) and Noritake Kinashi (62) aren’t resonating with the core audience. Young staff on set are saying, ‘We should use mid-career MCs with lower fees and invest more in guests and sets.'” With TV networks’ production budgets continuing to decrease, it’s only natural that cost-effective, true talents are in demand.

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Exclusive: Secret Salary List of MC Comedians – Arai 800K, Chidori 1M, Who’s No. 1?

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