Bradley Walsh is said to have a net worth of many millions. But just how many?! And how did the star of The Chase, The Larkins and Breaking Dad become so wealthy?
We take a look at the actor’s television career and how The Chase host has steadily earned a small fortune…
How rich is Beat The Chasers host Bradley Walsh?
Actor and presenter Bradley is a very rich man indeed! He is estimated to be worth at least £5 million, with some estimates placing his fortune at around the £20m mark.
This reported impressive wealth is due to his very successful and long-lasting career in the British television industry.
He was a professional footballer before fractured ankle injuries led him to retire at just 22.
Then he went on to various small-time entertainment gigs before he started hosting game shows from 1995.
He started off with Midas Touch and then Wheel of Fortune.
Next he turned to acting where he found tremendous success in the likes of Coronation Street, Law and Order: UK and Doctor Who.
These days he divides his time between hosting the ever popular game show and presenting his travel show, Breaking Dad, with his son Barney.
What is Bradley Walsh’s net worth?
According to CelebrityNetWorth, Bradley is worth at least $8 million. At the current exchange rate that equates to around £5.75 million.
But according to The Sun, he earned a whopping £9.2 million between 2016 and 2018 – meaning his actual net worth could be significantly higher. An article published at the end of last year by the paper puts his reported net worth at £20m.
While Bradley isn’t really one to flash the cash, he does live in an enviable converted barn home.
Said to be worth £2.5 million, he lives here with his wife Donna Derby in Epping, Essex.
How much does he get paid to host The Chase?
Bradley’s exact salary for The Chase remains unconfirmed.
However, as it is consistently a ratings hit, it is estimated to be at least a few million per year.
Richard Osman did joke that Bradley was on the same as Man City footballer Haaland. He quipped last year: “£375,000 a week. Wow. Haaland is on, what we call in the business ‘Bradley Walsh money’.”
Bradley didn’t bite, but Mark Labbett did. He joked: “If you are trying to stir things up in Chase land, you have succeeded :).”
The presenter also hosts Beat The Chasers and Blankety Blank.
Speaking about the rebooted gameshow, Bradley said: “I struggle to remember the last time I laughed as much as when I was filming Blankety Blank – so when they asked if I’d be up for doing a series, I jumped at the chance, I’m just so pleased I get to be a part of it.
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“I stand on the shoulders of giants like Les Dawson and Sir Terry Wogan but I’m hoping to put my own stamp on the fantastically nostalgic show.”
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