Bradley Walsh 'earned £2m' from TV work last year after return of 90s classic Gladiators
29.06.2024 - 22:21
/ ok.co.uk
Bradley Walsh, the 64-year-old legendary host of The Chase, has amassed an impressive fortune over his career. He hosted the quiz show Midas Touch in the mid-90s, but it seems he is the one with the golden touch. Last year, Bradley earned around £2million from his TV work and invested £5m into property and stocks and shares.
His main company, Wingit Productions Ltd, continues to grow, with Companies House records showing its worth at £14.5m in 2021, £18.6m in 2022, and a whopping £19.9m in 2023, reports The Mirror. Bradley recently spent £400,000 on a piece of undeveloped land in Essex, located next to the M25, the country's busiest motorway but it's not known why he decided to purchase the plot. The former professional footballer has become one of the wealthiest TV stars in recent years, thanks to the success of The Chase and Breaking Dad, which he hosts with his son Barney Walsh, 26.
The father-and-son duo also host the latest version of BBC's Gladiators, with filming for the second series starting in August. Before signing the deal, Bradley was reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between the BBC and ITV. The star, who has been dubbed the new Bruce Forsyth, lives in a £2.5m converted barn in Essex with his wife Donna.
Bradley has been hosting ITV's The Chase for 15 years and has made a fortune from regular panto appearances, two best-selling albums, and roles in Coronation Street and Doctor Who. He is also sought after for lucrative advertising work.
The star made his first appearance on the cobbles in 2004 as as factory boss Danny Baldwin, the nephew of Mike Baldwin. He graced Weatherfield for two years, before making his departure in 2006.