The glittering cast of BBC's Celebrity Traitors has been hiding more than just their allegiances - their bank balances tell a story of staggering wealth that would make even the most seasoned investor blush.
The Unlikely Money Champions
While viewers might assume the biggest names command the largest fortunes, the reality is far more surprising. Topping the wealth leaderboard isn't a household celebrity but business mogul Andrew Jenkins, whose property and security empire has amassed an incredible £60 million fortune.
Close behind sits Diane Carson, the savvy businesswoman behind popular tanning brand Fake Bake, with an estimated £50 million to her name. These entrepreneurial giants prove that business acumen trumps fame when it comes to building empires.
Sporting Legends and Their Millions
The sporting world is well represented in the millionaires' club. Football icon Paul Merson boasts a respectable £2.5 million, while snooker legend John Virgo has pocketed £1.5 million throughout his illustrious career.
Perhaps most surprisingly, darts champion Fallon Sherrock, who took the sporting world by storm, has already accumulated £1 million - proving that precision pays in more ways than one.
Television Royalty and Their Riches
The small screen veterans aren't doing too badly either. John Bercow, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, has translated his political career into a £500,000 fortune, while Christopher Biggins, the beloved pantomime dame and television personality, sits comfortably on £4 million.
Meanwhile, Amanda Lovett, familiar to fans of The Apprentice, has built a £1.5 million empire through her cosmetics business, demonstrating that reality TV fame can be leveraged into serious wealth.
The Complete Financial Breakdown
- Andrew Jenkins - £60 million (Business)
- Diane Carson - £50 million (Fake Bake Founder)
- Christopher Biggins - £4 million (TV Personality)
- Paul Merson - £2.5 million (Football Legend)
- John Virgo - £1.5 million (Snooker Champion)
- Amanda Lovett - £1.5 million (Businesswoman)
- Fallon Sherrock - £1 million (Darts Professional)
- John Bercow - £500,000 (Former Politician)
This financial revelation adds an intriguing layer to the psychological gameplay, as contestants worth millions attempt to deceive and manipulate for a prize fund that represents pocket change to some. The question remains: are they playing for the money, or purely for the thrill of the game?
