Since ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ made its debut back in 2004, it has become a significant stepping stone for numerous celebrities, boosting their careers to new heights.
Winning the sought-after glitterball trophy is not just about prestige; it often unlocks a wealth of lucrative opportunities for the victorious stars.
This season’s champion, Ellie Leach, is already on a path predicted to net her a million pounds by the time she hits 24, along with hosting top gigs thanks to her smart choice of participating in the show.
The 22-year-old former ‘Coronation Street’ actress claimed the Strictly Glitterball last Saturday alongside Vito Coppola, triumphing over Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams in the competition’s gripping finale.
With experts projecting a meteoric rise for Ellie’s career, we delve into the legacies of previous winners and the impressive fortunes they have amassed since their victories…
This year’s Strictly winner, Ellie Leach has already been predicted to be banking a million pounds by her 24th birthday. Take a look at the Strictly rich list…
2022: Hamza Yassin £800,000
Hamza Yassin was relatively unknown when he took part in last year’s series. But the wildlife presenter, 33, and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal , 29, triumphed
Hamza Yassin was relatively unknown when he took part in last year’s series.
The wildlife presenter, 33, and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal, 29, triumphed the 20th series of Strictly after fighting off stiff competition in the finale and is now said to have an £800,000 net worth.
Yassin – who has worked on Countryfile and Animal Park – was known to younger viewers under the guise of Ranger Hamza, presenting CBeebies live-action show Let’s Go For A Walk and new series Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest.
Yassin has appeared on The One Show and as a guest presenter on Countryfile, and in 2021 he joined the BBC series Animal Park about the lives of keepers and animals at Longleat Safari Park.
2021: Rose Ayling Ellis £1.5million
Rose Ayling Ellis, 29, was the show’s first ever deaf contestant and was a front-runner since the series began
According to reports, Rose is now worth a staggering £1.5million. Since her win, Rose worked with Mattel where she unveiled the first deaf Barbie doll with hearing aids
Rose Ayling Ellis, 29, was the show’s first ever deaf contestant and was a front-runner since the series began.
At the time she was starring in EastEnders as Frankie Lewis, but left the show last year after she lifted the glitterball with Giovanni Pernice, 33, and has amassed a small fortune.
According to reports, Rose is now worth a staggering £1.5million.
Rose also worked with Mattel where she unveiled the first deaf Barbie doll with hearing aids.
She was also nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards for As You Like It.
She will next star in ITV drama Code Of Silence.
2019: Kelvin Fletcher £3.87million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelvin, 39, has a net worth of £3.87million, thanks to his soap career, £250k Strictly fee and car racing caree
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelvin, 39, has a net worth of £3.87million, thanks to his soap career, £250k Strictly fee and car racing career.
Kelvin was crowned series champion with Oti Mabuse in 2019, after the screen star stepped in at the last minute to replace injured Jamie Laing.
2018 Stacey Dooley £1.5million
When Stacey won Strictly in 2018 with her now partner Kevin Clifton, it catapulted her career
When Stacey won Strictly in 2018 with her now partner Kevin Clifton, it catapulted her career.
The presenter reportedly saw her £150,000 contract sky-rocket after signing up as host of BBC reality show Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-up Star.
She’s also secured a contributing editor role at Grazia magazine and lined-up a signing tour in the offing for the paperback version of her book.
That’s in addition to her appearance in the Strictly Come Dancing UK Tour and The Masked Dancer is said to have netted her a cool £1.5million.
2014 Abbey Clancy £3.6million
Abbey is said to have around a £3.5million net worth after starting out as a model
Abbey is said to have around a £3.5million net worth after starting out as a model.
She has had a number of lucrative contracts with fashion retailers. In 2019, Abbey and her daughter Sophia Crouch began their partnership with Lipsy.
The fashionista also has a successful podcast with husband Peter Crouch and recently became the host of her own ITV show, Abbey Clancy Celebrity Homes.
The model won the 2014 series with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec.
2007 Alesha Dixon £6.3million
Alesha, 45, starred in the 2007 series of Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Matthew Cutler
Alesha, 45, starred in the 2007 series of Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Matthew Cutler.
The Mis-Teeq singer’s win led to a successful musical comeback as she signed a record deal and gained a platinum second album.
Two years later she replaced Arlene Phillips on the Strictly judging panel – a move which sparked outrage from viewers after Arlene claimed she was axed ‘without warning’.
Alesha quit to become a judge on Britain’s Got Talent where she reportedly earns around £700,000 per series.