Who is richest Strictly 2026 star? Biggest net worth

Who is the richest contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026? <i>(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)</i>
Who is the richest contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026? (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
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Strictly Come Dancing is well underway for its 2026 series, with the celebrities and their professional partners looking to win the Glitterball trophy.

Some of the contestants still involved in this year's series include TV personality Dani Dyer, singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem and celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton.

Some viewers might be curious to know which star competing in the current series has the highest net worth.

Who is the richest contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Delta Goodrem is reportedly the contestant with the highest net worth on Strictly Come Dancing this year, according to The Express.

A figure of around £11.9 million is cited thanks to her music and acting career.

Goodrem is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress who finished fourth in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her song Eclipse.

She rose to fame playing Nina Tucker in Neighbours from 2002 to 2003 and later returned to the Australian soap for several guest appearances, including its finale in 2022 before the show was rebooted by Prime Video.

Her former Neighbours co-star Stefan Dennis appeared on Strictly last year but was forced to withdraw from the competition in October after injuring his calf.

Goodrem has also served as a coach on The Voice Australia and enjoyed major chart success in her home country, achieving five Australian number one albums.

Other Strictly Come Dancing stars who have high net worths include Shaun Wright-Phillips, who is cited at just over £10 million.

This would have come from his career as a professional footballer, where he played for Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers among others.

Meanwhile, Dani Dyer's net worth is reported at more than £7 million, and TV and radio presenter Will Best's is reported at around £4.5 million.


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How to vote on Strictly Come Dancing

Viewers can vote for their favourite couples on Strictly after each Saturday show via the BBC website.

You can also scan the QR code shown on screen during the broadcast, which takes viewers directly to the vote page.

Viewers can vote using a mobile, tablet, or computer, but you must be signed in with a BBC account to cast your vote.

Following the public vote, two couples will compete in the dance-off during the Sunday results show.

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