The net worth of this year's Strictly Come Dancing stars provides fans with a glimpse into the staggering wealth of their favourite celebs - with some truly eye-popping figures. As we near the finals, only seven contestants remain, with eight already having bid farewell to the dance floor.
Among those still vying for the Glitterball Trophy are Love Island Tasha Ghouri, who secured this year's first 40 score from the judges, JLS star JB Gill and TV personality Pete Wicks. But among those still left in the competition, who appears to have amassed the highest net worth thanks to their careers outside of Strictly? Let's take a closer look...
Chris McCausland
Chris McCausland was reportedly worth £800,000 in 2021, according to Net Worth Post. However, his profile has risen significantly since then, thanks to appearances on shows like Have I Got News For You and Live At The Apollo, as well as a radio slot on Radio 4.
His Channel 4 documentary Wonders of the World I Can't See aired in 2023, and he recently launched his ITV Saturday morning programme, The Chris McCausland Show. Plus, Chris, who is Strictly's first blind contestant, will embark on an extensive UK tour in 2025 with his show Yonks! - which has added dozens of new dates due to demand from his Strictly fame, reports the Mirror.
JB Gill
JB Gill, known for his days with JLS, has transformed into a businessman with an estimated net worth of a cool £3 million. Despite the band parting ways back in 2013, JB has been clever with his finances, and he shared with the Mail's Me and My Money segment in 2021 his strategic moves in real estate.
He's invested in buy-to-let properties and made a profit from selling them on. JB and his wife, Chloe Tangney, have also invested heavily in their turkey farming business, now enjoying life in their gorgeous farmhouse valued at £1.7 million—a property they snagged for £500,000 less than the asking price.
Opening up to the publication, he revealed he's nearly finished paying off the mortgage. Moreover, recalling his pop glory days to the Mirror, JB said: "When I was with JLS, we were paid five-figure and six-figure sums for private gigs where we would typically do sets lasting no more than 20 minutes."
Tasha Ghouri
Tasha Ghouri of Love Island fame is also raking in the money, quickly accruing a vast wealth. After dazzling viewers on the 2022 series of the hit ITV reality show, The Sun claimed she had built a £1 million net worth after landing contracts with high-profile names like Mugler.
Not to mention, she's stepped into the role of eBay's inaugural second-hand fashion ambassador and has collaborated with Cadbury Fingers and the National Deaf Children's Society. Using her newfound fame to her advantage, she bagged the role of L'Oreal's brand ambassador and signed lucrative deals with LookFantastic and Simmi Shoes. In just two years, she's amassed a jaw-dropping fortune of £2 million, thanks in part to brand collaborations and her massive social media following.
Pete Wicks
TOWIE's Pete Wicks is another high earner who has capitalised on his fame with a series of side gigs after leaving the reality show. The Strictly favourite now boasts an estimated net worth of £3 million, with him and Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson reportedly pulling in £15,000 a month from their Staying Relevant podcast alone.
Jamie Borthwick
EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, 30, has spent most of his time filming for the BBC soap, and his exact net worth remains unconfirmed. However, considering that the highest-paid actors from the square earn about £300,000 per year, raking in approximately £2,000 per episode, it's safe to say he's doing alright.
While he may not be on par with the likes of Phil Mitchell actor Steve McFadden and Adam Woodyatt's Ian Beale, it's likely he has some voiceover gigs to supplement his income. According to Closer magazine, his biggest earning potential could come from his Instagram following, with his 322,000 fans potentially earning him around £1,200 per sponsored post.
Montell Douglas
As for Montell Douglas, not much is known about her net worth. That being said, she's accomplished a lot throughout her esteemed career, including performing as Fire on Gladiators and holding the British record for the 100 metre sprint. She also competed in the Winter Olympics for bobsleigh.
Sarah Hadland
Sarah Hadland keeps her private life and finances under wraps, but she's certainly making waves with her dancing. Miranda star Sarah has been paired up with the talented Vito Coppola on Strictly, and she's learnt loads about bouncing back during their intense training sessions.
Opening up on Strictly's sister show It Takes Two, she shared: "When you start something like this, you sort of in your head think, 'Right, I think it will be a bit like this and there'll be a bit of unknown'. But I think the journey I've been on, I really wasn't expecting. I know everyone talks about the 'J' word, but I thought, 'I don't think I'll be going on a journey. I think I know I can dance to this amount and that's how it will go'. And it was just a real shocker."
