Inside Bradley Walsh’s glittering TV career and what he’s worth now

From leaving school at 16 to be an apprentice to being a leading UK TV personality, Bradley Walsh has enjoyed a glittering TV career. So, how much is The Chase host worth and how did he become such a successful star?

Having become one of Britain’s most famous faces over the years, Bradley Walsh is a staple part of the nation’s TV shows.

The Watford-born star, who hosts The Chase, is appearing on a whopping five TV shows over the Christmas period.

Fans of Bradley will get to see him on an hour-long celebrity special of The Chase on Christmas Eve from 5.30pm on ITV, then at 9pm on the same channel for Breaking Dad. The show will see him and his sun taking on challenges together.

On Christmas Day, he’ll be hosting a festive Blankety Blank Christmas Special at 7.25pm on BBC One, before appearing in his role as Pop Larkin in The Larkin’s Christmas Special on ITV at 9pm.

And, finally, on Boxing Day he’ll be back with another celebrity special of The Chase at 5pm on ITV.

It’s safe to say the star will be raking in the cash over the 2021 festive weekend, but just how much is he worth and how did he become so successful?

What is The Chase host Bradley Walsh’s net worth?

Bradley Walsh is said to have a combined net worth of a vast £20 million, and the star is thought to have £12.5 million worth of assets

He is believed to be earning more than Ant and Dec and Dermot O’Leary for his TV work.

His company’s net worth is reportedly around the £12.3 million mark, while he also earns money from his acting roles in shows like The Larkins on ITV.

How old is Bradley Walsh and how did he become famous?

Bradley Walsh was born on June 4, 1960, making him 61 years old at the time of writing.

The TV personality hails from Watford, Hertfordshire and left school when he was 16 to work as an apprentice at Rolls-Royce’s aircraft engine factort in his hometown.

His career in the limelight began in 1982 when he began performing as a comedian.

However, his big break came from ITV, who hired him as a presenter on its game show Midas Touch in 1997.

Walsh was then asked to be the face of the UK’s edition of Wheel of Fortune upon Nicky Campbell’s departure.

He segued from hosting to acting and starred in roles on shows such as Channel 4’s Lock, Stock… and ITV soap Night and Day.

Another big break for the actor came in the form of a role on Coronation Street as Danny Baldwin in May 2004. His tenure on the show lasted just two years, and he asked to be written out of it in December 2006.