José Mota, the charismatic former member of the duo Cruz y Raya, has reached the top of the best-paid presenters on Spanish public television. His successful comedy show 'José Mota Live Show', which aired on TVE's La 1 during the summer of 2023, has been a true phenomenon, and the figure revealed by RTVE demonstrates his status.
Mota's salary has become a hot topic in the Spanish television industry, as it has been revealed that the comedian earned a staggering total of 175,000 euros for a season made up of seven episodes, each paid 25,000 euros. This program, full of sketches, improvisation and games, was a success with the audience.
RTVE's total investment in 'José Mota Live Show' amounted to 2,150,246.91 euros, which included Mota's salary and other costs related to production. Although the exact salary figure of Patricia Conde, her partner on the program, has not been made public, it has been confirmed that regular collaborators, such as Susi Caramelo, obtained 3,000 euros for each delivery.
Mota's success is not only reflected in her salary, but also in her level with Julia Otero, who had held the title of highest-paid presenter thanks to her program 'Días de tele'.
In a 2022-2023 season full of surprises, this recognition places Mota in the elite of Spanish television alongside other presenters who also enjoy substantial salaries at RTVE.
This achievement not only demonstrates José Mota's skill and enduring popularity on Spanish television, but also reflects RTVE's investment and commitment in creating high-quality content. With his ability to keep the audience captive and his undeniable impact on television comedy, José Mota has established himself as a benchmark in Spain's audiovisual panorama, and his success continues to set the standard for the industry.
