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For the third season of “Dancing with the Stars,” participants were offered contracts that had variable pay rates, depending upon how long they lasted, for a maximum of $245,000. That’s compared to the $125,000 or so that John O’Hurley and Kelly Monaco received for their appearances on the first season.
