Michael McIntyre returns to BBC One tonight (November 14) at 8pm with a new series of The Wheel. While the comedian is a familiar face to viewers, his connections to the acting world through his marriage may be less well known.
Who is Michael McIntyre's wife?
Kitty, whose maiden name is Ward, met Michael when they were in their early twenties. They married in Somerset in 2003 and have two sons. Writing in his 2010 book, Michael recalled feeling that Kitty was the person he had been looking for. She did not immediately share that feeling, although their relationship eventually blossomed.
Their family life has since provided plenty of inspiration for his stand-up. Among the stories he has shared with audiences is how Kitty locked away their chocolate supply during the Covid lockdown. He has also joked about holding her responsible for his bad habits. Away from those on-stage anecdotes, the couple largely keep their personal lives private. Kitty has pursued a career in aromatherapy rather than following her relatives into acting.
Kitty's famous father and sister
Kitty's parents are Simon Ward and Alexandra Malcolm. Her father played Winston Churchill in the 1972 film Young Winston, one of several notable roles across his career. His other film appearances included the Duke of Buckingham in 1973's The Three Musketeers and Zor-El in Supergirl, released in 1984. On television, he played Sir Monty Everard in Judge John Deed and appeared in The Tudors.
Simon died in 2012 following a lengthy illness. His agent said at the time that he died peacefully with his wife and daughters around him. Alexandra also worked in acting, with credits including the 1966 television series Sunday Night. Kitty's sister, Sophie Ward, is an actress and author whose work spans film and television. Viewers may know Sophie from Heartbeat and Holby City, while her film credits include Young Sherlock Holmes and the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre.
What is Michael McIntyre's net worth?
Estimates of Michael's wealth vary, with figures ranging from £38 million to £50 million following his successful stand-up and television career. Celebrity Net Worth puts the estimate higher, at $80 million, or approximately £60 million. Those figures are estimates rather than a confirmed account of his finances.
When is The Wheel back on television?
The new series begins on BBC One on Saturday, November 14 at 8pm. Contestants answer multiple-choice questions with help from celebrities seated around a rotating wheel, each with their own specialist category. Correct answers build the prize pot ahead of a final question. An incorrect answer sends the contestant back below the wheel, giving another hopeful the chance to be selected.
Speaking ahead of its return, Michael said: "The new series is starting at the perfect time; clocks have gone back, leaves have fallen, nights are cold – we're all ready now for another hilarious and heartwarming spin of the Wheel."
Speaking about the series being a "crowd pleaser", Michael told the BBC: "I think The Wheel’s strength is that every show is so different because the format creates so many possible outcomes with new contestants, categories, celebs, and questions. It’s also surprisingly dramatic for a show that always starts out fun. One of our celebrity experts described their time on the show this series as starting out as a laugh before turning into The Hunger Games! There aren’t many shows that can pull off that kind of transformation."
The Wheel returns to BBC One on Saturday, November 14 at 8pm.
