ITV The Chase host Bradley Walsh's eye-watering salary and fortune as he turns 65
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Populat TV host Bradley Walsh has amassed a sizeable fortune from his successful career. Bradley has been at the forefront of The Chase since it launched in 2009.
The ITV presenter invites contestants to showcase their general knowledge and vie for a substantial cash prize. He also presents a celebrity edition where famous faces aim to win money for their chosen charities.
As he rings in his 65th birthday with close family and friends, we delve into what he earns from this top-rated TV programme.
After spearheading the show for over 16 years, the father-of-two recently struck a new agreement to continue his stint on the ITV quiz show amidst rumours of his potential departure.
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Reportedly securing a pay hike from his previous £3.5 million earnings, Bradley, who also hosts a range of other programmes, is now considered ITV's highest-earning male presenter after Ant and Dec, reports the Express.
An insider disclosed to The Sun: "Bradley is one of the network's most popular presenters and is hugely likeable. During negotiations for his contract to be renewed, bosses at ITV were concerned he might quit if he wasn't happy with his package. There was a real concern he might walk away."
The beloved TV host is now raking in a cool £4 million a year to stay on as the face of The Chase, including a sizeable increase of about £500,000 to his pay packet. With this commitment, Bradley secures his spot at the helm of the quiz show for its 16th year on television, a move that has reportedly filled the production team with joy.
An insider expressed: "The Chase is returning for its 16th year and Bradley is a much-valued host. Everyone at the show is delighted."
Reflecting on why The Chase has outpaced rivals like The Weakest Link in the battle for viewers, Walsh shared his insights with Radio Times.
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He pointed out: "The Weakest Link was a good show, but the problem with it was it was constantly putting people down and not being very pleasant."
On the contrast, Bradley praised The Chase's positive atmosphere, saying: "Our show is not like that. It's always a very uplifting show and you know we have a lot of fun."
He also recalled the public's instant fondness for The Chase and how fans reached out to him with their comments.
He shared: "The amount of people that came up and said, 'Hey Brad - we've seen your new show. The Chase is great. We really, really like it. It's the best thing we've seen for a long time. So much better than The Weakest Link, which we were up against at the time."
The Chase is on ITV1 weekdays at 5pm and on ITVX
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