Britain’s Got Talent has been on the air for almost two decades now - how time flies. It has helped to turn plenty of talented contestants into household names.
Over the years winners have appeared on everything from the Royal Variety Performance to the big screen. Yet more hopefuls are looking to secure a place in the 2025 final.
But which judges and contestants have made the most money since BGT started? We decided to take a look - here is the Britain’s Got Talent rich list, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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5. Amanda Holden - £9.5m
A familiar face on the small screen before joining the judging panel of Britain’s Got Talent, she now co-hosts the national radio show Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston on weekdays. She is worth approximately £9.5m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
6. Ashleigh and Pudsey - £10m
The dynamic duo actually scooped the highest prize in Britain’s Got Talent history - a jackpot of £500,000 and according to Daily Mail they were thought to be worth £10m at one point. They even had their own movie back in 2014. | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
7. Susan Boyle - £30m
The undeniable biggest success story in BGT’s history, Susan Boyle seemed destined for the stars from her show stopping audition. Despite not winning her season, she has had a lucrative career in the years since and is worth a whopping £30m, according to Celebrity Net Worth. | Bethany Clarke/Getty Images Photo: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images
8. Ant and Dec - £30m each
The presenting duo have a “golden handcuffs” deal with ITV, most recently signed in 2022 and said to be worth £30m - it covers all the shows they present on the broadcaster. According to Celebrity Net Worth the duo are each individually worth approximately £30m. | Tristan Fewings/Getty Images Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images