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Hell's Kitchen chiefs have been struggling to sign up stars for the programme's new series, according to a report.
Producers have been told that there will be a salary limit of £8,000 for each celebrity this year due to cutbacks at ITV, The People claims.
An insider told the newspaper: "There isn't any money to pay for celebrities this year. Money is so tight at ITV that even though Hell's Kitchen is one of its top shows, the budgets can't be stretched.
"As a result, producers are struggling to pull in a full lineup at this late stage. They obviously want to make the programme as appealing to viewers as possible but it is difficult in the current climate."
In 2007, Abbey Clancy was said to have signed a £100,000 contract for the ITV1 reality show, while other contestants landed £25,000 deals.
Head chef Marco Pierre White has already been confirmed for the new run, which kicks off later this month.
Meanwhile, Claudia Winkleman recently signed up to front the show, replacing previous host Angus Deayton.
