![]() ![]() Limbaugh died in February at 70 following a battle with cancer, leaving a massive void in talk radio. “Rush Limbaugh is irreplaceable,” acknowledged Julie Talbott, president of Premiere Networks, in a statement, “but we’re confident they will continue his legacy by delivering their own brand of intelligent, informed and entertaining talk radio, while providing our partners with a powerful platform to connect with their consumers.” Premiere Networks described the show as a discussion of news, politics, and current events “with intelligence and humor.” The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, said the duo “will serve up similar right-wing fare” as Limbaugh. And Travis has hosted a FOX Sports Radio show since 2016. Sexton, a regular guest on Fox News, has hosted a three-hour program since 2017. That said, both Travis and Sexton have years of experience hosting talk radio programs and have been supportive of former President Donald Trump. Travis has also generated controversy for sexist remarks. And, while Sexton has had a more traditional career in conservative media, Travis is largely known for his commentary on sports. Both are younger than nearly all of the top hosts in the industry. Travis, 42, and Sexton, 39, bring a slightly different style and background to the world of talk radio. The site says he previously owned a penthouse condo in New York City.Buck Sexton (left) and Clay Travis (right) Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Politicon Limbaugh holds a portion of his wealth in real estate, with a $26 million home in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to Celebrity Net Worth. ![]() See: How Coronavirus Exposed America’s Mistreatment of the Elderlyįind: Celebrities Who Are Not as Rich as You Think Limbaugh’s Real Estate Holdings His earnings skyrocketed to $85 million annually with a four-year extension of the contract in 2016. ClearChannel radio network extended the contract in 2008, for $400 million across the next eight years, or $50 million annually. In 2001 he signed a $285 million contract, essentially $31.25 million annually for eight years, Celebrity Net Worth reports. His salary for the show grew incrementally since he debuted on New York’s WABC-AM in 1988. ![]() His earnings peaked at $85 million a year between salary, bonuses, profit participation and personal appearance fees, says Celebrity Net Worth. Rush Limbaugh made a name for himself as one of the best-loved and most-hated radio celebrities, hosting the widely syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show on AM and FM radio stations from 1988 until his death. How did Limbaugh build his fortune and how did he spend it? Limbaugh’s Radio Earnings See: Ryan Seacrest, Whoopi Goldberg and More of the Richest Talk Show Hostsįind: Betty White, Cher and 48 More of the Richest Stars Over 70 Celebrity Net Worth says Limbaugh was the second-highest-paid radio host in 2019, behind Howard Stern. With an $85 million annual salary at the time of his death, Rush Limbaugh reached number 11 on Forbes’ list of celebrity earnings in 2020 and also ranked amongst the highest earning radio show hosts, according to Forbes. At the time of his death, Limbaugh’s net worth was $600 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 17, 2021, at the age of 70 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk show host and author, died Feb. PAT BENIC/UPI/Shutterstock / PAT BENIC/UPI/Shutterstock
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