Carol Vorderman, TV host

   Worth: ￡18m

 

The queen of TV quiz show Countdown Carol Vorderman has signed a ￡5m five-year contract. Earnings last year were ￡4.2m. Ad contracts include a ￡500,000 deal with First Plus and her Detox For Life book made more than ￡750,000. The 42-year-old also sells maths and internet books . Shrewd investment brings her wealth to ￡18m.