Michael McIntyre returns to BBC screens tonight (November 14) for a new series of The Wheel. The hit competition show features celebrities on a rotating wheel, each assigned a trivia category in which they are deemed an expert.
Contestants take turns sitting in the middle of the wheel to answer a multiple choice question. A wrong answer sends them back below, while every correct answer adds cash to a prize pot, leading to a high-stakes final question.
Who Is Michael McIntyre Married To?
Michael McIntyre is married to aromatherapist and former aspiring actress Kitty McIntyre. The couple met in their early 20s and married in Somerset in 2003. They share two sons together.
In his 2010 book, Michael admitted he knew Kitty was the one he was looking for, a thought that differed from his wife, who eventually fell for him too. The comedian often includes stories about his family life in his routines but generally remains private about his personal life despite his public platform.
Kitty stays out of the limelight, instead pursuing a successful career as an aromatherapist.
Michael McIntyre's Famous In-Laws
Kitty's parents are Simon Ward and Alexandra Malcolm. Simon, who died in 2012, was famed for playing Winston Churchill in the 1972 film Young Winston, as well as Sir Monty Everard in Judge John Deed and Zor-El in 1984's Supergirl.
He also appeared as the Duke of Buckingham in The Three Musketeers in 1973 and in The Tudors. He died in 2012 following a long illness, with a statement at the time confirming he died peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Kitty's mum Alexandra also worked as an actress, appearing in productions like Sunday Night, a 1966 television series. Kitty's sister Sophie Ward is also a celebrated actress and author, known for her work in Heartbeat, Holby City and Young Sherlock Holmes, as well as the 2011 Jane Eyre.
Michael McIntyre's Staggering Net Worth
Michael McIntyre has an estimated net worth between £38 million and £50 million following a successful career in stand-up comedy and television appearances.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, it could sit at $80 million (around £60 million), as he is described as "one of Britain's most successful and well-known comedians". The Wheel returns to BBC One on Saturday, November 14 at 8pm.
