Inside Bradley Walsh’s jaw-dropping net worth – and former football career

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Bradley Walsh will appear on Desert Island Discs this weekend as he shares thoughts on his interesting life and career so far.The show talks to all manner of famous and interesting people, from wartime doctors to celebrities like Ricky Gervais, Ian Wright and Richard Osman.Episodes can often become emotional as celebrity guests look back on the ups and downs in their lives, and the soundtrack they feel accompanies it.Despite an impressive career, Bradley, 61, has indicated he may consider retiring soon.The Chase host said: "You know what, in a couple of years time I won’t have to do any of it, I’ll be retired and that’ll be it."Footballer turned presenter and actor has had a varied career, becoming one of the most famous faces in Britain thanks to his roles as a quiz show host on The Chase in particular.Bradley Walsh is reported to have a jaw-dropping net worth of £20million, including £12.5mil in assets.It was revealed in 2018 that Bradley had earned £9.2mil in the two years before, allowing him to live in an Essex mansion complete with a pool.He owns the company Wingit Productions alongside his wife Donna Derby, itself believed to be worth £12.3mil, according to the Sun.He and Donna, who once appeared in the music video for Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer, have been married since 1997.They share one son, Barney, who features alongside Walsh in the show Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad.

Bradley also has a daughter from a previous relationship.He's now spent 40 years in showbiz, but his face first became nationally recognised when he presented the National Lottery.He remains best-known for presenting the chase and acting credits in Coronation Street as Danny Baldwin and in Doctor Who as Graham O'Brien.