One of the most controversial figures in UK politics, Nigel Farage, is confirmed to be entering the jungle this month – as he competes in popular TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’. But what is the 59-year-old’s net worth?
Who Is Nigel Farage?
Nigel Farage is best known for being a British broadcaster and former politician, as he was Leader of the UK Independence Party (2006-2009) and then again from 2010 to 2016.
Most notably, Farage was Leader of the Brexit Party, which is now known as Reform UK, where he served for three years between 2019-2021.
His popularity, or lack of, transitioned into radio as he became the host of ‘The Nigel Farage Show’, a radio phone-in set-up for people to vent on the latest political debates – live on LBC, from 2017 to 2020.
Now, the former UKIP Leader will compete on beloved TV show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. A show hosted by Ant and Dec, putting celebrities through a variety of challenges in the Australian jungle.
Nigel Farage Net Worth
Nigel Farage has an estimated net worth of around £3.26 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth and is said to have made the majority of his revenue from radio.
In 2018, Nigel released financial disclosures that showed he had earned around £1 million from media appearances, primarily on Fox News between 2014 and 2018.
It was revealed that millionaire, Arron Banks, had been funding Nigel Farage’s lifestyle after his exit from the UKIP party.
Banks, via one of his several companies, rented an exclusive £4.4m Chelsea home for Farage, whilst also providing gifts included furniture, council tax, water and electricity bills.
The millionaire also handed Farage a £30k car and £20k for a driver and leased private office for £1,500 a month. Farage’s personal assistant was also covered and hundreds of thousands of pounds were spent promoting “Brand Farage” in the USA.
Nigel Farage Politician Salary
During his time as a politician, Farage was earning the official amount for all MEP membrs, of around £8000 a month before tax.
It was also revealed that Nigel Farage was being paid at least £26,900 a month by his media company Thorn in the Side, on top of his politician salary.
Nigel Farage and seven other UKIP members were accused of spending money meant to fund their offices in relation to all things UKIP on other issues. This caused the Parliament’s financial team to launch an investigation into the matter.
Reports say that the former UKIP Leader had to pay back £35,500 through having his salary withheld, after it was revealed that he had directed the money elsewhere.
Nigel Farage Cameo Price
Cameo is a website that allows people to pay celebrities for a personalised video message, commonly used for Birthdays and various celebrations.
Nigel Farage joined the website in 2020 and has temporarily postponed the service as he enters the jungle in the coming days.
To receive a video of the former UKIP Leader, a customer must pay anywhere between £60-£75 and earns Farage a minimum of £60,000 a year according to Kent Live.
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