Cleo Smith's parents get astonishing cash windfall two months after alleged abduction made headlines around the world By Kylie Stevens and Stephen Gibbs for Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:47 GMT, 20 January 2022 | Updated: 23:56 GMT, 20 January 2022 The parents of Cleo Smith have reportedly signed a $2million deal with Channel Nine just weeks after the little girl's alleged abduction. The four-old from Western Australia made international headlines in November when she was found alive and well, 18 days after she was allegedly abducted from her family's tent at a remote campsite. Cleo's mother Ellie Smith and stepfather Jake Gliddon have reportedly agreed to the lucrative deal for what's believed to be an Australian television record. Reportedly arranged by talent agent Max Markson, the deal is expected to include a tell-all interview with 60 Minutes and follow-ups with Nine-owned publications. There's also talk young Cleo herself may feature in the interviews, The Australian reported. News of the tell-all comes after reports Cleo’s parents were considering changing her name to stop unwanted attention. The couple have been seeking advice from other parents whose children have been unwittingly thrust into the spotlight after suffering comparable ordeals. They are asking how young victims of high-profile crimes recovered psychologically, including whether they underwent professional counselling and if their parents considered that process worthwhile. They are concerned about how their daughter will cope with years of such intense attention, having already been the focus of worldwide publicity in early childhood. 'They're worried about the repercussions of the media and so forth down the track,' a source told Daily Mail Australia. Her alleged abductor, who was not known to Cleo's family, is due to make his third court appearance on Monday. More to come Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility