Judge Judy is the world's highest paid TV host

She's the highest paid tv host in the world.

Judy Sheindlin, who is better known as Judge Judy, made $147m in 2017, according to Forbes.

Judge Judy rules daytime TV, making $47m from her show and producing Hot Bench. She also sold the rights to her episodes to CBS last year, making $100m.

Forbes also reports Judge Judy is now worth $400m, making her the 48th richest woman in the world.

Ellen DeGeneres comes in at number two, reportedly making more than $87m last year.