Kristin Cavallari Earning Only $2,000 Less Than LC Per “Hills” Episode

Recession be damned, the cast of MTV’s The Hills are raking in five-figures per episode. 

Kristin Cavallari, who replaced her arch nemesis Lauren “LC” Conrad, in particular is overpaid by $63,000… by making $63,000 per episode.

From Pop Crunch:

Life & Style Weekly is reporting that the blonde wannabe actress will earn an astounding $63,000 per episode after signing on to replace archrival Lauren Conrad as the new protagonist on Season 6 of MTV’s The Hills.

“They needed her,” a production insider says, explaining why Kristin will earn over $1 million for her work this season, solidifying her spot as the highest-paid castmember on The Hills. “They needed someone new and fresh, who also came with a buzz and a name that was recognizable. Kristin was the obvious choice.”

Will Kristin Cavallari replace Lauren Conrad on ‘The Hills’?

Rumors are swirling that Laguna Beach starlet Kristin Cavallari could be replacing Lauren Conrad as the star of ‘The Hills‘ Season 6.

Cavallari appeared at the wedding of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on ‘The Hills‘ Season 5 Finale, most likely to stir up the old romance between her and Conrad’s friend, Brody Jenner.

MTV refused to comment.