The report has been a serious knock to the BBC, showcasing a huge gender pay gap, the highest paid female, Claudia Winkleman, making £450,000 – £499,999, four times less than Evans.
Speaking beforehand about the release, Evans told reporters it was right “on balance” that salaries were released to the public.
The BBC has revealed their highest paid stars’ salaries, former Top Gear presenter and Radio 2 host Chris Evans topping the list, making between £2.2 million and £2.25 million in 2016/2017.
The total of 96 stars earning more than £150,000 was a reduction on the 2016 annual report’s tally of 109 stars who earned £150,000.