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Talk shows are a staple of television all across the world, and the U.K. is no different in that regard. The country plays host to some amazing talk shows and the main reason that they are so great is because of hosts themselves.
With the need to be charming and funny, yet also interesting and journalistic, there is a tricky balance to be had. However, the U.K. luckily boasts some of the very best in this field, which leads to some amazing shows.
Whether it is first thing in the morning or the last thing at night, there is a plethora of talk shows available. So, within this list we will be focusing on the hosts of those shows, ranking them based on their net worths.
Russell Howard (Net Worth: $4 Million)
Russell Howard is one of the newest talk show hosts in the U.K., but due to his career in comedy, he has already established a net worth of $4 million. Howard is a very talented comedian and often tours the country doing gigs.
He has also appeared in a variety of comedy shows such as Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo, which has built his reputation.
However, his new show is a talk show mixed with his comedy work, which makes for a very interesting and entertaining show. He sits down with his guests and talks in detail, bringing comedy throughout, which helps.
Jeremy Kyle (Net Worth: $5 Million)
Some people love the Jeremy Kyle Show, some people detest it, but the show has allowed Kyle to develop a net worth of $5 million. His talk show is very different from that of most on this list, as he doesn't deal with celebrities.
Instead, his show deals with normal people of the U.K. and the problems that they are having. Whether it is reuniting an old family member, doing lie detector tests, or questioning whether someone has cheated on their partners.
He is always there to ask the hard questions and the debates do end up getting very heated, which created a fun show while it lasted.
Ruth Langsford (Net Worth: $5 Million)
Another talk show host with a net worth of $5 million is Ruth Langsford, who is often the host of the daytime talk show, Loose Women. The show often features a variety of opinionated women discussing a range of topics.
While the show has a variety of people, Ruth is one of the constants on it, and she is also involved in many other talk shows as well. Often working alongside her partner, Eamonn Holmes, she has become a popular hit with U.K. audiences and is constantly busy.
Alan Carr (Net Worth: $10 Million)
The host of Alan Carr's Chatty Man is worth a reported $10 million which has mainly come through his comedy and TV hosting work. Alan is a hilarious host who knows how to make an audience engage with his shows.
Making his guest a cocktail of their choice when they arrive, they instantly become relaxed, which allows for the interview to have a natural flow. Often asking very random questions that produce some hilarious answers, his shows are superb, which is why he's worth his money.
Phillip Schofield (Net Worth: $11 Million)
With a net worth of $11 million, Phillip Schofield has become one of the most popular talk show hosts in all of the U.K. Being a host on the popular show, This Morning, Phillip interviews both celebrities and real people.
Schofield has an amazing personality that brings plenty of comedy and seriousness to his shows, as he also hosts a variety of other television projects.
He's a great host that knows when to be sensitive and when to give a grilling to someone, which creates amazing television.
Holly Willoughby (Net Worth: $13 Million)
Holly Willoughby is one of the nation's sweethearts, which has helped her grow a net worth of $13 million throughout her career. Willoughby is a co-host of This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield, and they have created an amazing show.
The duo has unbelievable chemistry together that just oozes off the screen as they bounce off each other. They have a great balance of comedy and emotion on their shows as they interview a mix of celebrities and real people with real-life stories.
Holly has an infectious personality that is easy to love and that is why she has become so popular.
Piers Morgan (Net Worth: $17 Million)
Piers Morgan is one of the most controversial figures in the U.K., and he isn't someone who is scared to hold his opinions to himself. However, that decision to make his opinions well known as helped him grow a net worth of $17 million.
Morgan has been a talk show host in both the U.K. and America and has had mixed success in both countries. His sit-down detailed interviews can be very entertaining and they often give great insight into the people he is talking with.
He now also hosts Good Morning Britain, where he talks in detail about news and other political issues. His debates can be very heated and they are always fun to watch.
Paul O'Grady (Net Worth: $30 Million)
Long before his career focused primarily on dogs, Paul O'Grady was a talk show host and a very popular one at that. With a net worth of $30 million, that career certainly worked out well for him.
O'Grady became a very popular host in the U.K., and his work interviewing big names about a variety of topics has allowed him to branch out into other ventures.
O'Grady is now best-known for his shows with dogs where his passion for the furry animals is clear to be seen. He hosts a show where he highlights rescue dogs and how much he loves them in what is truly heartwarming content.
Graham Norton (Net Worth: $30 Million)
With a reported net worth of $30 million, Graham Norton is next on the list and is arguably the most popular U.K. talk show host right now. The Graham Norton Show is a major hit on BBC One, getting a prime time slot when it airs.
The show has become so popular that it now airs on BBC America as well, which works because of the huge names he gets. His show always has the biggest names in Hollywood on the red sofa, and that is why he's so beloved.
His show is a great laugh to watch, always having fantastic rapport with his guests that leads to great stories being told. With everyone unwinding with an alcoholic drink, the show normally creates some hilarious moments.
Jonathan Ross (Net Worth: $35 Million)
Jonathan Ross has a net worth of $35 million and is the richest talk show host in the U.K. with his popular show being one of the most popular in the U.K. The Jonathan Ross Show is a major hit on an evening at the weekend.
He is a charming host that likes to wind up his guests to a point, which creates a fun banter between them. He always has huge names on his show from major actors to big musical acts, which makes his show very entertaining.
Although he has been involved in controversial situations in his past, he has remained a popular host that has had a very successful career.