A list of the twenty-five wealthiest reality TV stars has been released today, with Jade Goody being the highest placed BB housemate.
Goody, who took part in Big Brother 3 and had amassed an £8million fortune before she tragically died of cervical cancer in March, is fourth overall on the list, which was compiled by Current TV.
| 1. | Girls Aloud (Popstars, £25m) |
| 2. | Will Young (Pop Idol, £12.5m) |
| 3. | Leona Lewis (X Factor, £10m) |
| 4. | Jade Goody (Big Brother, £8m) |
| 5. | Myleene Klass (Popstars, £7.5m) |
| 6. | Gareth Gates (Pop Idol, £6.5m) |
| 7. | Paul Potts (Got Talent, £5m) |
| 8. | Craig Phillips (Big Brother, £5m) |
| 9. | Lemar (Fame Academy, £4m) |
| 10. | Jane McDonald (Cruise, £3.5m) |
According to the research, Girls Aloud have the biggest fortune, having earned £25million since they were formed through Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
Second on the list is Pop Idol’s Will Young, at £12.5million, while X Factor winner Leona Lewis is third, at £10million.
The next highest placed Big Brother housemate is Craig Phillips, who is eighth in the chart. He has earned £5million since he appeared on the first series in 2000.
Outside the Top 10, BB2 contestant Brian Dowling is twelfth, with his £2.5million fortune, while Celebrity Big Brother ‘nobody’ Chantelle Houghton’s £1million bank balance has put her at number 18.
BB3 winner and Kerrang! DJ Kate Lawler is the lowest placed housemate on the list, with her £750,000 netting her 24th place.
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