Anton Du Beke is Strictly’s success story (Image: PA)
is a highlight of the TV calendar, with millions eagerly tuning in to watch celebrities strut their stuff on the dance floor. The ‘s flagship dancing competition regularly attracts a diverse range of stars, from soap actors and sports heroes to news presenters.
This year has seen a host of famous faces gracing the ballroom floor, many pocketing hefty appearance fees. However, it’s not just the celebrities who are handsomely rewarded for their time on the show.
For many of the professional dancers, Strictly is just one part of their lucrative careers. As this year’s Strictly final approaches, we take a look at some of the wealthiest professionals to have graced the dance floor.
, former professional dancer and current judge, is currently the richest permanent member of the Strictly family, boasting a net worth of a cool £2 million. After starting his career as a professional dancer on the show, Anton has diversified his talents into writing, producing a series of novels known as The Buckingham Series.
Oti Mabuse just got paid a lot of money for I’m A Celebrity (Image: PA)
According to The Sun, the overall value of the series is well into six figures. In addition to his writing, Anton owns a luxurious home in Buckinghamshire where he resides with his wife Hannah and their adorable children George and Henrietta, reports Daily Star.
He also heads up a substantial property empire named 19TH Hole Productions, which had assets listed as £207,245 in March last year.
Oti Mabuse, the South African sensation, joined the Strictly family in 2015 and remained a key figure for seven years before bidding farewell in 2022. During her tenure, she proved to be a formidable force, clinching the glitterball trophy twice with partners Bill Bailey and Kevin Clifton.
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Since her departure, Oti has become one of the most sought-after faces on television, making appearances on various ITV shows including Big Brother: Late and Live and Dancing on Ice, where she sits on the judging panel. In total, Oti’s net worth is estimated at around £1.4 million, which includes a luxurious London property valued at £590,000.
She also runs an entertainment company worth approximately £540,000 and heads a performing arts firm with assets nearing £100,000.
Oti was also said to have received around £100,000 to £200,000 for her stint on I’m A Celebrity, according to OK! magazine, adding a significant amount to her net worth.
Giovanni Pernice has made a lot of money over the years despite his scandals (Image: PA)
Giovanni Pernice, the Italian heartthrob, made a dramatic exit from the show this year following partner Amanda Abbington’s departure. Despite his abrupt leave, Giovanni continues to thrive financially through various other projects.
His primary source of additional income comes from collaborating with fellow Strictly star Anton du Beke on their popular adventure series. The dynamic duo have already journeyed through Giovanni’s native Sicily and Anton’s adopted home of Spain.
Additionally, Pernice owns an entertainment business he established in 2017, which continues to grow and was recently valued at £483,000.
Karen Hauer has raked in a serious amount of money from Strictly (Image: PA)
Meanwhile, Karen Hauer has held the title of longest-serving professional dancer on since Anton du Beke’s departure to join the judging panel. She has been a staple of the beloved dance show since 2009.
In addition to her TV appearances, Karen has remained loyal to the Strictly family by participating in the show’s tours and the Donahey’s Dancing with the Stars weekends. Prior to their separation, Karen and ex-husband Kevin Clifton jointly ran their dance studio Principal Dancers.
However, following their split, Karen took sole ownership of the business in 2019, which is currently estimated to be worth just under £140,000.