Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Contestants' Reported Net Worth Revealed

Strictly Come Dancing is set to premiere its 2026 season with a new lineup of celebrities ready to compete for the Glitterball trophy. The upcoming series features a revamped hosting team, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Among the new contestants are reality TV personality Dani Dyer, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, and Big Brother presenter Will Best.

Top Earners

Singer Delta Goodrem is estimated to be the wealthiest contestant, with a net worth of approximately £12 million. Her career, which began on the Australian soap opera Neighbours and transitioned into a successful music career, includes her debut album 'Innocent Eyes' selling millions of copies and her role on The Voice Australia, where she reportedly earned A$2 million (£1,065,100) per season. She also launched a successful fragrance line.

Footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips follows with an estimated net worth of £10 million. Having played for clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City, Wright-Phillips has diversified his ventures, serving as a director for eight firms involved in sports, image rights, design, and property. While some of his companies have faced administrative warnings for failing to file accounts, he has recently established a new advertising agency.

Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer, has amassed an estimated £6 million since her appearance on Love Island in 2018. Her wealth comes from reality television, clothing lines, social media endorsements, and a lucrative podcast with her father. Her footballer partner, Jarrod Bowen, reportedly earns around £150,000 per week.

Other Notable Contestants

Will Best, known for co-hosting Big Brother, has an estimated net worth of £4 to £5 million. He is involved in television production and co-founded a company specializing in Bloody Mary cocktails. Actress Lacey Turner, a long-standing cast member of EastEnders, is reported to have a net worth of £3.8 million, with her company Dexter Lax Ltd showing significant assets.

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, who works with high-profile clients like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, is estimated to be worth between £748,000 and £3 million. Paralympic athlete Dame Sarah Storey's net worth is estimated between £750,000 and £3 million, earned through public speaking and sponsorships.

Dog trainer Graeme Hall, known as 'The Dogfather' from his television series, has an estimated net worth of £2.3 million, derived from his training business, media work, and writing. Actress Jaime Winstone has an estimated net worth of £1 million, building on a two-decade career in film and television.

Scottish actor Lawrence Robb, known for his role in Emmerdale, is estimated to have a net worth of around £1 million, though precise figures are undisclosed. Bethany Antonia, who stars in House of the Dragon, is estimated to have a net worth between £300,000 and £600,000.

Several contestants have unknown net worths, including British skeleton racer Tabby Stoecker, football content creator John Nellis, actress Melanie Walters, and Love Island contestant Cach Mercer. Stoecker, Nellis, Walters, and Mercer are among the celebrities making their debut on the Strictly ballroom floor this year.