What are the Britain's Got Talent judges' net worths?

Britain's Got Talent's 2026 series is about to start - here are the net worths of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI, Ant and Dec. <i>(Image: Thames/ITV)</i>
Britain's Got Talent's 2026 series is about to start - here are the net worths of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI, Ant and Dec. (Image: Thames/ITV)
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Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) is returning to our screens this weekend (February 21) for the new 2026 series - the show's 19th.

BGT never fails to surprise the judging panel, audience members and viewers at home with its variety of acts.

Singer Alesha Dixon, radio presenter Amanda Holden, YouTuber and singer KSI and head judge Simon Cowell will be on the judging panel for this series.

Last year, KSI was a guest judge but now he steps in to replace Bruno Tonioli, who announced his departure from the ITV show in 2025.

With lots of famous faces featuring on the show, including hosts Ant and Dec, here are their net worths.

Britain’s Got Talent judges' and hosts' net worths

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a household name in the entertainment industry, having been involved in shows such as The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

The BGT judge is believed to have a net worth of $600 million (£446.6 million) and a $95 million (£70.6 million) salary, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden has also been on TV for years and now hosts Heart’s Breakfast show with Jamie Theakston.

Her net worth is $12 million (£8.9 million), reports Celebrity Net Worth.

Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon is a singer, and she returns for another series on the BGT panel.

She has a net worth of $8 million (£5.9 million), according to Celebrity Net Worth.


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KSI

KSI is a social media star and musician. He's also the co-owner of the popular drinks brand Prime, plus he's a YouTuber and boxer.

His net worth is $100 million (£74.3 million), according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Ant and Dec

Anthony McPartlin (Ant) and Declan Donnelly (Dec) are a popular presenting duo and host plenty of shows together, including I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and their own gameshow, Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win.


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Both Ant and Dec’s net worth is believed to be $40 million (£29.7 million) each, according to Celebrity Net Worth.


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How to watch the 2026 Britain’s Got Talent series

The 2026 series begins this weekend and excitement is building among viewers as the official BGT social media accounts post snippets of what they can expect.

Britain’s Got Talent airs on Saturday, February 21 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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