Who is the richest I’m A Celeb 2024 star? From Coleen Rooney to Maura Higgins

27 November 2024, 13:53 | Updated: November 30, 2024, 11:38 am

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! The 2024 series has stars from all walks of life. But who has accumulated the most wealth? Who is the richest celebrity in the jungle? Here is your answer.

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! 2024 is the comfort show we all need when the weather turns colder, and one thing’s for sure, we’ll be sad to see the amazing cast go when the show ends.

The chemistry between the celebrity lineup this year has won the hearts of the nation. From Reverend Richard Coles’ unlikely friendship with GK Barry to Love Island‘s Maura Higgins and McFly’s Danny Jones’ bravery in the Bushtucker Trials, it’s been a brilliant show to follow this year.

Viewers of the reality show are always curious to know how much the celebrities get paid for theirs I’m a celeb stint, but overall, who is the richest celeb?

From Coleen Rooney to Oti Mabuse, here’s who is the richest 2024 I’m a celeb star:

1. Coleen Rooney

It comes as no surprise that Coleen Rooney comes in at number one on the rich list. The WAG has an estimated combined net worth of around £200m with husband Wayne Rooney, with Coleen allegedly contributing £19m to their wealth.

Coleen has amassed her riches from a television career – spanning almost two decades – plus fashion campaigns, fitness videos, multiple published books and autobiographies.

Of course, her current effort will continue i’m a celeb who reportedly paid her a massive £1.5 million to appear will add to her mega net worth.

Alan Halsall has earned his place so high up on the list after 26 years on Kroningsgade. His net worth is estimated sitting around £4 million and he has earned every penny as one of the longest serving cast members on the soap, where he was cast as Tyrone Dobbs way back in 1998.

Alan reportedly earns almost £100,000 a year on Corrie and is not shy about splashing his cash sharing pictures of his £750,000 Manchester mansion and £175,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS on social media.

Former N-Dubz star Tulisa has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, so her placement at the higher end of the list is no surprise.

Tulisa’s net worth reportedly is between $3 to $4 million (£2,360,520.00 to £3,147,360.00), adding up after her stay at The X Factor.

According to Irish ExaminerTulisa received a £450,000 pay rise following her success mentoring Little Mix on the talent show.

In 2018, Tulisa won a lawsuit against Will.i.am for writing credits on the song ‘Scream and Shout’ and it was decided that she would receive 10 percent of all royalties from the song.

4. Reverend Richard Coles

Pastor Richard’s has a net worth of £3.9 million according to National World.

The former priest has had many ventures that will have contributed to his wealth from his time in the 1980s band Communards, which scored three top ten hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single from 1986.

Since becoming a priest, his career has seen him in TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and of course I’m a celeb which everyone will attribute to his net worth.

5. Maura Higgins

Maura is considered one of the most successful Love Island contestants as she left the show with a reported net worth of £3.2 million.

Not only has Maura stayed in Love Island franchise with her work on it Aftersun and guest host in the US, she has signed some pretty big brand deals with e.g. Mermade Hair, Youth To The People, Mars The Label, Cosmetips and of course Ann Summers, who she signed a £150,000-a-year deal with.

6. Melvin Odoom

Melwin has been working in radio since 2009 and his on-air success alongside his event hosting on gigs such as The Xtra Factor, The Brit Awards and Must Be the Music has helped him build a estimated £3 million fortune.

7. Danny Jones

Danny Jones net worth allegedly sitting around £2million after his successful career in pop-rock band McFly.

In addition to his own band, Danny has had a successful career on television, appearing as a judge on The Voice Kids and The voice along with bandmate Tom Fletcher.

8. Oti Mabuse

Oti Mabuse’s was well paid during his time with Strictly Come Dancingwhere she was reportedly paid up to £410,000 before leaving the show in 2022. She currently stars as a judge on Dancing on ice which has surely contributed to her net worth reportedly more than £1.4 million.

According to the tabloids, Oti has £1.05m in assets in his company Pure Mabuse Entertainment Ltd, plus £966k in investment properties through his company Lionshead Property Investments Ltd.

Outside of television, Oti has signed some major brand deals, including her collaboration with underwear brand Bravissimo.

9. GK Barry

GK Barry is further down the list simply because her net worth has not been widely reported on. However, according to The tabit is estimated that her net worth is at least £1,000,000 – if not more.

She boasts 3.6 million followers on TikTok and more than 400,000 subscribers to her podcast’s YouTube channel, Saving Grace. Grace could easily earn over £100,000 a year from her TikTok account alone with the Creator Program and sponsored partnerships.

In 2024, GK was signed as a regular panelist on Loose Women and reportedly after her time on I’m a celeb her net worth is expected to surpass the millionaire mark.

10. Dean McCullough

32-year-old Dean has had a successful career in radio and appeared regularly on Big Brother: Late & Live which has accumulated a estimated net worth of £1m

11. Jane Moore

Not much has been reported about Jane’s estimated net worth, but she has carved out a career spanning 43 years and currently writes for The Sunday Times and the tabloids.

Jane’s has also built quite a successful television career as a regular panellist Loose Womenand she has guest hosted shows such as This morning and The Wright thing.

12. Barry McGuigan

Despite enjoying a very successful boxing career, bringing home Olympic gold medals and a world title, Barry is at the bottom of this list due to some failed business ventures.

The athlete was also involved in a £6 million legal battle with Carl Frampton over alleged withheld earnings and breach of contract, but this was eventually settled out of court. Although no details of this have been released, the legal bills are expected to have been in excess of £1 million.

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