Ian Ziering, best known for starring in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” says he was not paid the full $260,000 salary he was promised for hosting a show on The CW, according to a new lawsuit.
The actor began hosting “The Great American Road Rally” in September 2025. The series follows celebrities as they travel 2,211 miles across the country along historic Route 66.
According to the complaint, Ziering initially received $60,000 and was promised two additional $100,000 payments, due on Aug. 23 and Oct. 21, 2026.
“The defendants failed and refused to pay the 100,000 installment due October 21,” the court papers state. The lawsuit does not clarify whether Ziering received the payment scheduled for August.
The “90210” star says his work included preproduction duties, filming in Santa Monica, filming at a car dealership and filming at a California desert location, according to the filing.
His contract also reportedly designated three vehicles as collateral because he had agreed to provide valuable professional services while deferring a substantial portion of his compensation.
The vehicles identified in the lawsuit are a 2016 F-150 Shelby Super Snake, a 2014 Dodge Challenger and a 2023 Chevy Corvette Z51, with a combined value of $200,000 or more.
Ziering alleges that the cars were not owned by The Great American Road Rally LLC, but by production company 7BMG. The company and its CEO, Eric Richey, are also named as defendants.
According to the lawsuit, the vehicles have not been made available to Ziering. He is seeking $100,000, plus interest. The defendants were contacted for comment.
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“The Great American Road Rally” follows celebrities along the famed Route 66 while raising money for various charitable causes. The next episode is scheduled to air Nov. 11 on The CW.
The lawsuit is the latest car-related controversy involving the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum, who was involved in a widely reported confrontation with members of the 605 minibike gang on Hollywood Boulevard on Dec. 31, 2023.
Shocking video showed Ziering arguing with one biker shortly before additional riders arrived, while his 12-year-old daughter remained inside the vehicle.
The “Sharknado” actor was surrounded by at least four bikers who appeared to stop in front of his car in traffic.
Video footage appeared to show Ziering throw the first punch before fleeing from the group.
The bikers vandalized Ziering’s vehicle while his daughter was still inside, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Ziering was later seen comforting his crying daughter, Mia.
“I am relieved to report that my daughter and I are both completely unscathed, but the incident has left me deeply concerned about the growing boldness of such groups who disrupt public safety and peace,” Ziering said at the time.
The LAPD said bikers Jacob Esteban Hernandez, 20, and Angie Tereza Guizar, 40, were arrested and faced felony charges of vandalism and assault with a deadly weapon, respectively.
Hernandez later sued Ziering in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging assault and battery. The case was dismissed in June.
