Claudia Winkleman, the presenter of Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing, reportedly earned around £2 million over the past year, according to recently published company accounts.
The 53-year-old, widely regarded as one of television’s brightest stars, pulls in substantial income from her TV appearances and lucrative advertising deals.
A financial expert commented: “This is an impressive pay packet, even by TV industry standards, and clearly shows that Claudia is at the peak of her career. She can command significant fees for hosting shows and securing advertising campaigns, and the opportunities ahead are only likely to boost her earnings further.”
The figures, from her company Little Owl Productions, cover the period between May 2024 and April 2025. The accounts also reveal she paid £575,000 in corporation tax, pointing to total earnings in the region of £2 million during that 12-month period.
Claudia Winkleman’s business also holds nearly £3 million in reserves.
While she is best known for Strictly Come Dancing, her earnings for the show remain undisclosed, as she is paid via BBC Studios, the commercial arm that produces the series.
Claudia founded Little Owl Productions in 2003, which is officially registered with Companies House under “amusement and recreation activities.”
Yesterday, Claudia arrived in Blackpool ahead of tonight’s Tower Ballroom specials on Strictly. Although she will be leaving the show at the end of this year, she has already signed on for her own BBC chat show, set to air in the spring.
Fans can also look forward to the fourth series of The Traitors early next year. Following the success of the celebrity version—where Alan Carr’s scheming earned him victory Claudia will return to host a second celebrity run later in the year.
Other upcoming projects include the reality talent series The Piano and the game show One Question, both airing on Channel 4, highlighting her continued prominence across UK television.