If a UK Chaser films 100 episodes a year (easy, given the show’s schedule), that’s £150,000 to £300,000 from the show alone. Add in their other income streams, and we’re talking £400,000 to £600,000 annually. For a game show host? That’s insane. But they’re not hosts—they’re the villains. And villains get paid.
By comparison, Bradley Walsh (the actual host) earns a cool £1 million+ yearly. So the Chasers aren’t quite in his league—but they’re sipping champagne from the same vineyard.
How Much Do the Chasers Get Paid on ‘The Chase’?
But Do They Deserve It?
I mean, could you stand there for three hours under hot lights, never blinking, asking “Which Roman emperor died eating a bad oyster?” for the 800th time? No. You’d crack. They don’t. That’s worth a premium.
Plus, they have to look smug on command. That’s a skill. A very specific, irritating skill. But a skill nonetheless.
