Zara McDermott reveals former Love Islanders can now command up to £1,200 per Instagram post... (but she was once the victim of a £3k scam)
Zara McDermott has candidly revealed how much the new Love Islanders are likely to make off advertising on their Instagram posts once they leave the show.
The reality star, who was only on the programme for 11 days last year, now has 1.1 million followers of the photo-sharing app and makes up to £1,200 per post.
Zara, 22, said that when she joined the show she already boasted 9,000 followers, however went she came out just a week later it had jumped to over a million.
Perks: Zara McDermott revealed former Love Islanders can now command up to £1,200 per Instagram post... (but she was once the victim of a £3k scam)
During an interview with Grazia, she revealed: 'On average Love Island stars will charge between £400 and £1,200 for a feed post.'
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'Almost instantly, I was inundated with brand deals and so, like everyone does, I tried to make the most of it.'
She added that she was once offered £3,000 to share an advertisement on her Instagram story, however it turned out the make-up brand offering her the money was in fact a scam.
Big bucks: The reality star, who was only on the programme for 11 days last year, now has 1.1 million followers of the photo-sharing app and makes up to £1,200 per post
'For a story post, I'd typically charge £100 per individual story, which is why the offer of £3,000 seemed dubious from the off.'
Zara said that she realised the brand was a scam after checking the reviews for the company online, where customers complained they never received their order.
Despite being able to make a handsome sum from using her social influencer status for financial gain, Zara admitted that she now turns down 60 per cent of deals.
Former flame: Zara dated Adam Collard for eight months after they found love on the island and she admitted to being 'heartbroken' and feeling like she 'wasn't enough' at the time
She revealed that she has to be careful because she has a young audience and doesn't want to plug diet products to any vulnerable followers.
Zara dated Adam Collard for eight months after they found love on the island and she admitted to being 'heartbroken' and feeling like she 'wasn't enough' at the time.
She has most recently been linked to singer Olly Murs, however she recently dismissed rumours they are an item by confirming she is single again.
Linked: She has most recently been linked to singer Olly Murs, however she recently dismissed rumours they are an item by confirming she is single again
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