The Chase host Bradley Walsh's annual earnings for 2022 have been revealed

The Chase is easily one of the most popular shows in the country, so it makes sense that its host is well paid.

Not only has Bradley Walsh fronted the reality quiz series for over a decade, but he's also fronted a number of other UK shows, including the spin-off show Beat The Chasers, appeared on Coronation Street and was once a pro footballer and recording artist.

It's a career spanning 40 years, so it's no surprise he is one of Britain's top TV earners having a net worth estimated to be around £20 million (NZ$37 million).

The latest accounts for the 62-year-old show his earnings were up £2.6 million on the previous year.

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A source said: "Viewers love Bradley – so at contract time he can always negotiate a tasty new deal."

It marks an astonishing level of success for the TV presenter who was living in a £98,000 (NZ$188,000) terraced house in East London 23 years ago.

Along with plenty of TV work, Walsh also owns two companies which add to his eye-watering net worth.