Celebrity Mound

David Spade has said he was simply trying to honor Chris Farley in his much-criticized Direct TV ad starring the late comic — but he also got paid, a source said.

We hear Spade got $200,000 for the shill job in which he’s spliced into a scene from “Tommy Boy,” in which he and Farley starred. Spade’s publicist said she had no comment on whether Spade was paid but added, “This commercial was a joint decision between the Farley family and David to honor Chris’ memory.”

A rep for Direct TV said, “We should look to Chris’ family and friends for the ultimate opinion on this subject. They were on board with the concept from the very beginning and throughout the entire process and felt the spot was a great tribute to Chris.”

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