The popular Netflix show Too Hot To Handle took the world by storm, as viewers tuned into the shores of Mexico to observe how the couples would navigate through the unexpected challenges of the series. Some couples quickly became fan favorites, with many fans being quick to 'ship' them right until the end. One of these favorites was 24-year-old Harry Jowsey and 29-year-old Francesca Farago.
Francesca Farago burst onto screens for the very first season of Too Hot To Handle, and quickly became loved by many. The 29-year-old influencer has since gone on to become a social media sensation after her very public relationship with co-star, Harry Jowsey. Unfortunately, the pair split shortly after the show aired, and despite having a fiery on-camera romance, Farago reportedly wasn't very happy with some remarks he made about her after the split.
However, despite the couple's split, Farago has still gone on to achieve huge success as both a businesswoman and social media influencer.
What Is Francesca Farago's Net Worth?
As of 2022, Francesca Farago's net worth sits at approximately $3 million. Out of all the cast who has starred in the series, Farago boasts one of the highest net worths of them all, which is quite impressive considering that the cast doesn't actually get paid for being on the show.
Since moving to LA, her former co-star and romantic lover, Harry Jowsey, has accumulated an equally high net worth of $4.5 million US dollars. Again, this is an impressive figure, much of which has been earned through his large social media following via product endorsements and launching his podcast show, 'Tap In With Harry Jowsey' on YouTube.
How Is Francesca Farago Making Money?
Since parting from Too Hot To Handle, it's no secret that Francesca Farago has accumulated a large net worth by taking advantage of her newfound social media stardom. However, how exactly has she made her $3 million net worth? Let's find out.
First, it is important to note that Farago has amassed an extremely large following since starring on the show, with 5.8 million followers at her fingertips on her Instagram alone. This large following means that Farago has enormous potential to be earning hundreds of thousands via her page on the platform, with many brands willing to pay up to six figures for a single post.
Farago has clearly chosen to take advantage of the opportunity, and with much success. The influencer has reportedly earned around $940,036 (£766,271 in GBP) from posting a total of 82 ads on the platform, through brand and product endorsements. However, this total was reported in June 2021, so the figure has likely risen since then, almost a year on.
Impressively, the star has also launched her own sustainable swimwear brand named 'Farago The Label'. All the items available are made from 'high-quality biodegradable fabrics' imported from Italy and are recyclable, with the website stating that the brand is a 'reflection of 'Francesca’s love for fashion, travel and veganism'. The newly launched business is undoubtedly an extra source of revenue for the popular influencer.
In addition, since leaving the show, Farago has also posted several videos on YouTube, updating her fans in the form of fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogs. She reportedly earns between $86 - £1350 per year off the platform, considerably lower than her sky-high Instagram earnings. However, it is still money in the pot. If Farago decided to post more regularly, then she would undoubtedly earn even more money from YouTube.
For the foreseeable future, it is certain that Farago will continue to monetize her social media platforms and continue to push for the growth of her business, with the two both being her main sources of income.
How Are The Other 'Too Hot to Handle' Cast Members Making Money?
Since appearing on the show, many Too Hot To Handle cast members have been earning money in similar ways via their social media platforms. This is essentially because it is one of the easiest platforms to monetize when in the public eye, therefore it has clearly been a no-brainer for many of the cast.
Marvin Anthony who won the second series of the show has now amassed 1.6 million followers on Instagram. He uses the platform to earn money via sponsored posts, as well as sharing shots of what he gets up to. He also owns his own startup platform called Izires, according to The Tab.
Most of the other cast who starred in the show charge an estimated $3, 516 for a sponsored Instagram post, alongside branching out into other career paths, such as sports, modeling, personal training, and starring in TV shows.
Another notably successful cast member is Harry Jowsey, who moved to LA and quickly found himself becoming friends with some of the most popular influencers in the space, such as Tana Mongeau. His move to LA undoubtedly gave him a stable footing to build his social media influencer career and grow his net worth to higher levels.