Talent search TV show proves Euro Star

YOU’RE A STAR may be making a name for its contestants but it’s also making a small fortune for RTÉ, O2 and Eircom.

The three companies shared €600,000 between them from the last two shows alone. There have been 18 editions of the programme to date.

The €600,000 has been earned from the one million votes cast at an average cost of 60c per text message or phone call during the last two shows.