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      How old was Paul O’Grady and what was his net worth?

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      PAUL O’Grady was a national treasure thanks to alter ego Lily Savage, and shows like For The Love Of Dogs.The showbiz legend passed away in March 2023 – aged 67. Paul O’Grady was a much-loved TV star who passed away aged 67Who was Paul O’Grady?Born on June 14, 1955 in Birkenhead, the late TV star Paul O’Grady kicked off his career as an entertainer when he performed as Lily Savage in the 80s.He started working on the drag circuit with his act in pubs and clubs, and as he grew more popular he eventually toured the country.From 1989 to 1992, Paul performed annually as Lily at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, gaining increasing recognition for his act.He then followed this with a show titled Lily Savage Live from the Hackney Empire, which proved to be a sell-out.Read more on Paul O’ GradyOnce he had gained national success, Paul was asked to bring his act to mainstream TV.He made guest appearances on TV programmes like The Bill and Brookside.But it was when he took over from the late Paula Yates on The Big Breakfast from 1995 to 1996 that he really hit the big time.However, he called it quits on the show after a year, stating how the early mornings “didn’t agree” with him.Most read in celebrityAs Lily, he also hosted a reboot of hit BBC quiz show Blankety Blank.Paul had many showbiz pals during his life, and was firm friends with the late Cilla Black right up until she died back in 2015.He even delivered the eulogy at Cilla’s funeral.On March 28, 2023, Paul sadly passed away “unexpectedly but peacefully”.Was Paul O’Grady married?In August 2017, The Sun exclusively revealed how Paul had secretly wed his ballet dancer partner Andre.The pair began seeing each other in 2007 and got hitched during a 30-minute ceremony at the prestigious Goring Hotel in central London.This was Paul’s second marriage – he was married to Teresa Fernandes from 1977 to 2005.This was a ‘marriage of convenience’ and he says he was ‘not in a relationship’ with her at any point.Did Paul have any children?In 1974 Paul had a daughter, Sharyn, with his friend Diane Jansen.During their lives together, Paul had a good relationship with his only child.The doting dad gave her away at her wedding when she married her childhood friend Philip Moseley.Paul then became a grandfather when the couple had children, a boy, Abel, and a girl called Halo.Did Paul O’Grady still perform as Lily Savage?Paul no longer performed as Lily Savage before his death.He previously said he wouldn’t bring back his iconic drag alter-ego, as he was scared of being cancelled.Speaking to The Sun back in 2021, Paul explained: “People say to me, ‘Would you do Lily again?… and I say, ‘Good God no, I wouldn’t last five minutes”.“It’s just the things that she comes out with. It’s a different time now.”He added: “They probably wouldn’t like the inference that she was a lady of the night — she’d have to say she was a sex worker or just worked in hospitality”.What were Paul O’Grady’s biggest shows?During his life, Paul enjoyed enormous success, which cemented him as a household name.He fronted numerous TV shows including The Paul O’Grady Show, The New Paul O’Grady Show, and Paul O’Grady Live.The kind-hearted star was known for his love of animals, and fronted Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans, and Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes.In 2018 he was presented with the Special Recognition Award at the NTAs after his stint on For the Love of Dogs.He’s also delved into the history of cinema with Paul O’Grady’s Hollywood on Channel 4.In 2022, Paul returned to TV for a Christmas special of For The Love Of Dogs.Paul’s last TV project is set to air on ITV1 on Friday March 29,2024 at 9pm.The Life and Death of Lily Savage is a documentary which marks the first anniversary of the death of Paul and explores his life via his famous alter ego Lily Savage.What was Paul O’Grady’s net worth?During his life, Paul accumulated quite a fortune.This was earned through his work on multiple high profile TV shows, and his long career as an entertainer.The Sun revealed that Paul left a staggering £15.5m in his will – with £125,000 set aside to look after his five pet dogs.The presenter also left half a million pounds to the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home which featured in his best known TV show – ITV’s For the Love of Dogs.Paul left a total of £775,000 to organisations including donations of £50,000 to elephant and orangutan charities.He gave £50,000 to the Salvation Army who he’d been a lifelong fan of as a result of them helping those in need in his native Liverpool. More

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      This Town cast, plot and filming locations explained – all about the BBC1 drama by Steven Knight

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      THIS Town is set to be popular with anyone who enjoys a drama.Set in the 1980s the show follows the time when riots and ska music reached the Midlands.This Town is coming to BBC OneCredit: BBCWho is in the cast of This Town?You are set to recognise some of the faces in BBC One drama This Town.One in particular is Michelle Dockery who is best known for starring in Downton Abbey as well as Defending Jacob, Anatomy of a Scandal, The Gentlemen, The Hollow Crown, Waking the Dead and Good Behavior.Who is in the cast of This Town?Here’s a look at who is in the cast of This Town:

      Michelle Dockery
      David Dawson
      Nicholas Pinnock
      Manoj Annand
      Jordan Bolger
      Eve Austin
      Ben Rose
      Mark de Freitas
      Levi Brown
      Luke Hughes

      Levi Brown opened up about playing his character Dante, saying: “My first impression of Dante was: ‘I like this guy, he’s instinctive.'” When discussing how his character is a tough guy at the same time as being a sensitive soul, he said: “Why is he doing and saying these things? Read more on dramas”I was intrigued that he can go from being in front of the area’s most dangerous gangster to being a romantic who goes the extra mile. “He does things a bit differently, and he can’t express the way he feels unless it’s through poetry or a song.Michelle Dockery is playing one of the main charactersCredit: PA”Bardon has such an interesting relationship with his Dad Eamonn and his Mum Estella. But he’s also struggling with his relationship with himself, and how to navigate that.”What is This Town about?The official synopsis of This Town reads: “An extended family and four young people are drawn into the world of ska and two-tone music, which exploded from the grassroots of Coventry and Birmingham in the late 70s and early 80s which united black, white and Asian youths.”Most read in ShowbizThe series is set in 1981 and follows a story of social unrest with young people fighting to choose their own paths.Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is behind the drama after growing up in the area himself.He said: “This is the area where I grew up.”There was this period in Coventry and Birmingham when people who were opposites suddenly came together, and I thought it would be interesting to tell this story of poor people in very different circumstances.”Where was This Town filmed?Filming first started in November 2022 in Birmingham with locations including the city centre.In January 2023 TV crews were in Wolverhampton filming what looked to be riot scenes for the drama. A burnt-out van was spotted on Victoria Street and police lined up next to an old-style riot van in the city centre.At the time casting agents put out a call for “skinheads and people with shaved heads” from in and around West Bromwich. More

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      Who is George Gilbey’s mum Linda McGarry?

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      GEORGE Gilbey was a beloved telly star known for his quick wit and endearing sense of humour.He tragically died in March, 2024 and his mum is “in bits”. Here’s what we know about grief-stricken Linda McGarry.Linda McGarry, left, is the mother of the late George Gilbey who died in March 2024Credit: Channel 4Who is George Gilbey’s mum?George Gilbey’s mum, Linda McGarry, was by his side every step of the way as he rose to fame.She sat next to him on the sofa while the family appeared on the hit TV show Gogglebox.A close friend of Linda’s told The Sun he was her “little treasure” and that she’s “incredibly emotional”.Linda is from Clacton in Essex and was married to George’s step-father, Pete McGarry, but is now widowed. read more on goggleboxThe family Linda, George and Pete, appeared on Gogglebox before George went on Celebrity Big BrotherCredit: Channel 4What does Linda McGarry do?Linda found fame when she appeared alongside George and Pete on the popular TV show Gogglebox.The reality TV show sees people filmed in their own homes as they watch, react and give their opinions on different programmes.A spokesperson for the show said: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.”Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time.Most read in Showbiz”The family have asked for privacy.”Does Linda McGarry have any other children?Linda has two sons and Pete was a dad of two daughters but they didn’t have children together.Tributes pour in for Gogglebox star George GilbeyPete was very close to George despite not being his biological father.Before they joined the Gogglebox line-up, the couple fostered more than 100 children.Following her husband’s death in 2021, Linda revealed many had reached out to her.She said: “I’ve had marvellous support from all the foster children.“The phone has not stopped ringing. We fostered for 21 years and we looked after more than 100 kids.“They’re all over the world. We’re so proud of what we’ve done for them and the successes they’ve all had.“We didn’t have children together ourselves but many of the foster children are like our own.”Is Linda McGarry married? Linda was married to Pete McGarry who died from bowel cancer in 2021.Pete was told he had just six months to live after his diagnosis but he passed away just days later.Linda told The Sun: “Pete was a lovely man and I was so lucky to have him for 25 years.“I said to him, ‘We’ve not only been 25 years, it’s been day and night with each other.’“I have a message from a young lad I know who said, ‘Ordinary people won’t be remembered, but we’ll remember Pete forever – like the pyramids.’ I thought that was beautiful.”George posted a collection of sweet images to his Instagram in December 2023 remembering Pete.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe captioned the heartbreaking video: “I want him here this year.”The clip showed George with Pete and his mum, as well as some images of Linda beside her husband.Tragic last photo of Gogglebox starBy JANE MATTHEWS
      GEORGE Gilbey was snapped smiling just days before his death on March 27, 2024.
      The star proudly posted the photo to social media just five days before his tragic workplace accident.
      In the snap the star was seen wearing a black hoodie and appeared to have been out exercising.
      He captioned the photo, which sat alongside a pic of a gym card: “Done. Full membership.” More

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      Who is The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi?

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      ALEX Polizzi is best known for her TV work as the Hotel Inspector.The star is certainly never afraid of pulling her punches and dishing out some tough love. Alex Polizzi is a TV star and hotelierWho is Alex Polizzi?British businesswoman Alex Polizzi was born on August 28, 1971, in Poplar, London.The TV star comes from a family well-acquainted with the hospitality industry.Her grandfather, the notable Scottish hotelier Lord Forte, was the founder of the Forte Group.Her mother Olga Polizzi, was a former councillor for Westminster City Council and is an interior designer.READ MORE ON TVThe group is known for including renowned brands such as Travelodge.Alex trained at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and worked with Marco Pierre White.She is known for starring in The Hotel Inspector and Alex Polizzi: The Fixer.Alex has also fronted travel shows Spectacular Spain With Alex Polizzi and Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy.read more in showbizShe also hosted the BBC Two series, Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial, where she visited various food outlets.In 2018, Alex invited her brother-in-law, renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton to collaborate with her.The Hotel Inspector swoon over hunky B&B owner – and claim he has ‘sexual chemistry’ with host Alex Polizzi They took part in the Channel 5 series titled Peyton And Polizzi’s Restaurant Rescue.In August 2021, Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare aired on Channel 5.It chronicled the renovation of The Star during the Covid-19 pandemic prior to its opening.What is The Hotel Inspector?The Hotel Inspector first aired in September 2005 and Polizzi took over presenting duties in 2008.The show was originally narrated by Richard Vranch in 2005 and by Mark Halliley between 2006 and 2015.Alex then also took over narration in 2016.There have been two series of spin-offs modelled on the format of The Hotel Inspector.Most read in TV In March 2010, there was The Business Inspector which saw the late Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey dispensing advice to struggling small businesses.In June 2011, The Restaurant Inspector was broadcast and starred Fernando Peire who dished out guidance to restaurants looking to improve profits.In 2023, The Hotel Inspector was ditched by Channel 5 in a major switch-up.However, it is returning for season 19 in March 2024.Which hotel does Alex Polizzi own?Alex co-owns The Star in Alfriston, East Sussex with her mother Olga.She had previously managed the Hotel Endsleigh in Milton Abbot, Devon.The presenter is also closely involved with her family’s hotel group, The Polizzi Collection, which includes The Star, Hotel Endsleigh, and Hotel Tresanton, Truro.Who was the former Hotel Inspector?Polizzi replaced hotelier and food writer Ruth Watson in 2008.She fronted several shows including Country House Rescue, which aired from 2008 to 2011In 2009, Watson starred in a TV show called Ruth Watson’s Hotel Rescue which aired for two months.However the show was not recommissioned for any future series.She guest-presented the Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6 Music, standing in for Craig Charles in 2010.The broadcaster then presented Ruth Watson Means Business!, a 15-part series on Channel 4.Watson has also written three books including The Really Helpful Cookbook, Fat Girl Slim, and her cookbook Something for the Weekend.Is Alex married and does she have children?Alex is married to husband Marcus Miller, who is a baker.The couple wed in 2007, after 12 years of waiting before deciding to get married.They have two children together, Olga and Rocco, and live in South London.According to the Daily Mail, she suffered three miscarriages prior to having her son.Speaking to the Inter Schools Advertiser, Alex said she has “never gone back to working full time” after having children.Alex added that while filming, she has to be away between Tuesday and Thursday.MOST READ IN THE SUNShe said: “My days at home are devoted to the children and then I have to get everything done before leaving at 6am on Tuesday morning.”The Hotel Inspector airs on Channel 5 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9pm. More

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      Who was actor M. Emmet Walsh and what movies did he appear in?

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      BELOVED character actor M. Emmet Walsh has tragically passed away after a cardiac arrest.But who was he and what films did he star in? We have everything you need to know about the late star.Beloved actor M. Emmet Walsh has tragically passed away aged 88Credit: AlamyThe star has a long list of over 200 film creditsCredit: APHe is also set to star in the yet to be released Western film Outlaw PosseCredit: RexWho was M. Emmet Walsh?Michael Emmet Walsh was born in New York on March 22, 1935.The budding young star was raised in rural Swanton, Vermont.His father was a US customs agent and his mother was a housewife and homemaker.After graduating from private school in New Hampshire, his father sent him to study business administration at Clarkson College of Technology in New York.read more movie starsWalsh barely passed his classes and spent the majority of his time appearing in student plays.Although he graduated in 1958, the college dean told him that the school considered him to be one of the least-promising graduates they had ever seen.Knowing he couldn’t bear to work in an office, Walsh disobeyed his father and enrolled in a short program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.His two-year course landed him a job as a prop man in the Bucks County Playhouse, and a decade of appearing in commercials.Most read in ShowbizHe finally made his Broadway debut with a very small role in Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie? in 1969, and went on to have a handful of background roles in some of the most popular movies of the era.Walsh quickly became an audience favourite for his long list of despicable performances in supporting roles.Film critic Roger Ebert created the “Stanton-Walsh Rule” which supposed that a film that didn’t feature Harry Dean Stanton or M. Emmet Walsh in a supporting role is immediately a bad film.How did M. Emmet Walsh die?Walsh tragically passed away on March 20, 2024.His manager Sandy Joseph revealed the beloved actor died at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St Albans, Vermont.The actor, who was born on March 22, 1935, was 88 and leaves no immediate survivors.Walsh never married, saying in a 2015 interview that he couldn’t marry another actor for fear of “competition”, while a “civilian” would never understand him.He added: “Besides, I never met a woman who was stupid enough to think I was a great catch!”His remaining family included a niece, a nephew, and two grandnephews.What did M. Emmet Walsh star in?After his Broadway debut in Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie, Walsh went on to have supporting roles in major films including Midnight Cowboy, Alice’s Restaurant, Little Big Man, and Serpico.He broke through into a bigger role playing the sportswriter Dickie Dunn in the 1977 sports comedy Slap Shot, and his career only continued to catapult from there.He went on to play a crazed sniper in The Jerk in 1979, and played the role of Captain Harry Bryant alongside Harrison Ford in Blade Runner, in 1982.But his big break came with the chance to play the leading role in the Coen Brothers’ debut film, Blood Simple in 1984.Walsh also starred in Critters, Back To School, and Wildcats in 1986, The Milagro Beanfield War in 1988, Bitter Harvest in 1993, and Camp Nowhere in 1994.During his six-decade career, he starred in other classics such as Silkwood, Romeo + Juliet, and Christmas With The Kranks.I’m being paid for what I’d do for nothingM Emmet WalshHis extensive career saw him landing credits in 119 films and 250 TV productions – including the voice of the owl in the children’s cartoon Adventure Time.He voiced Ken Burns’ 1990 documentary The Civil War, and guest starred in The Bob Newhart Show, The X Files, NYPD Blue, Frasier, and many more.He also continued to act on regional theatre stages throughout the world, including his critically acclaimed performance in Sam Shepard’s Buried Child in London’s National Theatre.He portrayed the elderly security guard Mr Proofroc in the 2019 Daniel Craig film Knives Out.The late actor is also set to star in the yet to be released Western film Outlaw Posse – which also stars Whoopi Goldberg. What was M. Emmet Walsh’s net worth?It has been estimated that with Walsh’s long legacy in the acting world he had an accumulated a net worth of $2million (£1.6m).During his life he maintained that he was not in film and television for the money.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was once recorded saying: “I approach each job thinking it might be my last so it better be the best work possible. “I want to be remembered as a working actor. I’m being paid for what I’d do for nothing.” More

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      What kind of car did Oprah Winfrey give her audience in 2004?

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      Twenty years ago, Oprah Winfrey made history with one of the largest giveaways in television history.In 2004, the TV talk show host gave everyone in her studio audience a brand-new Pontiac G-6 sedan.Oprah Winfrey at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: John Salangsang/Variety via Getty ImagesWhat kind of car did Oprah Winfrey give her audience in 2004?In 2004, Oprah Winfrey conducted a $7 million giveaway on her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show.On the season 19 opener, she gave away 276 brand-new Pontiac G-6 sedans.Twenty years later, the famous giveaway is still talked about.The moment is remembered for Oprah emphatically shouting “You get a car!” as her audience cried tears of joy.The iconic television moment was parodied multiple times, including on late-night shows like Saturday Night Live and Jimmy Kimmel Live.Why did Oprah give away cars to her guests?Many fans of the talk show were shocked to learn that the former talk show host did not pay for the Pontiac sedans.The American-made G-6 sedans weren’t actually from Oprah but instead were gifted in the name of advertising. Pontiac had donated the cars from its advertising budget in hopes that Oprah’s platform would drive sales to the new G-6 line.Most read in CelebrityEven though Pontiac covered the state sales tax on the cars and they were given the new rides as gifts, audience members reported they were still left with a bill. The new-car recipients had a bill totaling $6,000 that included federal and state income taxes. Some resorted to car loans to pay for their free car, according to History.It’s reported that some people traded in their new Pontiacs for a cheaper car.Some audience members allegedly owed the Internal Revenue Service thousands of dollars. The 2005 Pontiac G6 was shown in 2004 at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MichiganCredit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty ImagesWhat is the G-6 sedan worth?All 276 of Oprah’s guests went home with a G-6 worth about $28,000. According to History, Oprah instructed her producers to fill the audience with people who needed the cars. During the show, Oprah waved a large key at audience members and announced, “Everybody gets a car!” READ MORE SUN STORIESThis surprise and unexpected gift sent the audience into shock and excitement.The giveaway is considered to be one of the largest giveaways in television history. More

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      Who is Tom Davis and is he married?

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      TOM Davis has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame, which has seen him land parts in blockbuster movies.The talented star has also enjoyed huge success on television, and is now considered a much-sought after actor. Tom Davis best known for starring in hit TV show King garyWho is Tom Davis?Tom Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor known both on the big and small screen.Before becoming famous, he worked as a scaffolder.Tom first shot to fame when her starred in The Morgana Show before going on to become a regular fixture in shows such as Plebs and The Keith Lemon Sketch Show.However, his breakout series was Murder in Successville, on which he was the star and main writer.Read more on Tom DavisComing in at a staggering height of 6ft 7in, the star won a Bafta for Breakthrough Brit in the 2016 awards season.He is also a West Ham supporter and has previously taken part in Soccer Aid.What has Tom Davis starred in?Tom started his TV career in comedy shows like Plebs, Drunk History and Bad Education.However, he got his big break when he starred in The Morgana Show, alongside Morgana Robinson.Most read in celebrityTom also starred in the ITV2 comedy series Action Team, which follows a special branch of MI6 and their plan to defeat an evil Russian leader.The giant comedian also had a leading role in BBC comedy King Gary, which went on to have two series and a Christmas special.He starred alongside Romesh Ranganathan in Judge Romesh in both seasons of the show.Tom is also well known for starring in Murder in Successville.The BBC series  ran for three seasons and saw him lead celebrity guests through a mock-up murder case.When I read the script, they’re obviously horrible characters, but there’s a kind of vulnerable sweetness to them.Tom Davis on playing Bleacher in WonkaIn 2024, Tom starred alongside Sir Mo Farah in a W1A comedy skitch on Comic Relief which saw celebrities “audition” to takeover Sir Lenny Henry’s job of host.Over on the big screen and Tom played Bleacher in the blockbuster smash hit film, Wonka, alongside Olivia Colman who played his love interest Mrs Scrubbit.Speaking about their characters in the 2023 movie, the star told Radio Times: “When I read the script, they’re obviously horrible characters, but there’s a kind of vulnerable sweetness to them.”They’re both looking for love and they’re right in front of each other!”Before Wonka, he played T Bone in Paddington 2.Is Tom Davis married?Tom Davis is married to his wife Katherine Davis.The pair tied knot in 2016, with celebrities like Jack Whitehall attending.The happy couple have since gone on to have a daughter who was born in December 2021. More

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      What is Romesh Ranganathan’s net worth and is he married?

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      ROMESH Ranganathan has amassed an impressive net worth thanks to his career both on stage and on screen.But who is he and is he married? From Romesh’s fortune to his family life – here’s everything you need to know about the comedian and presenter. Romesh Ranganathan has amassed an impressive net worthWho is Romesh Ranganathan?Romesh Ranganathan, born March 27, 1978, is an English comedian, presenter, and actor, who is best known for fronting series such as A League of Their Own and The Weakest Link.Prior to finding fame, Romesh originally worked as a maths teacher and was employed at an airline caterers.Discussing his former career path on the Apple podcast Headstrong in 2021, Romesh said: ‘’I was working for an airline caterers and it was a really stressful job and I wasn’t really enjoying it.‘’I remember one day I was doing something and I was working towards a really tight deadline.Read More on Romesh Ranganathan”I felt really stressed and went to the toilet and sat in one of the cubicles and I started crying.“Then I finished crying and I came back and sat at my desk and felt loads better.”I pressed a reset button on my stress. Once every few weeks I’d go to the toilet and have a cry.“Then I realised, ‘This is probably not viable, in the long term, to live like this’.”Read more in ShowbizAfter going into teaching he realised comedy was his true calling.In 2016, the comedian embarked on his debut solo tour selling over 100,000 tickets, and was presented with the Ents24 Hardest Working Comedian Of The Year award.’For f***s sake!’ rages Rob Beckett as he fails driving test in chaotic first look at F1 show with Romesh Ranganathan Since then Romesh has appeared on an array of comedy panel shows in the UK and has even taken his career stateside.In 2018, the star embarked on a career in America with the launch of the series Just Another Immigrant on Showtime.While in the US, Romesh also appeared on the James Corden Late Late Show, as well as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Following his stateside stint, the comedian returned to America once more in 2023, with a sold-out show held at the iconic New York Town Hall.I am actually inherently very lazy but I do really like what I do.Romesh RaganathanIn addition to this, Romesh co-hosts the podcast, Wolf And Owl, alongside fellow funny man Tom Davis, and has been honoured to support several of his comedy heroes including, Seann Walsh and Ricky Gervais.Thanks to his career both on stage and on screen, Romesh is continuing to enjoy success within the world of comedy, with 2024 marking the year that the comedian embarked on his Hustle tour – his biggest gig to date which includes two nights at London’s O2 Arena.Romesh’s last tour, which was titled The Cynic’s Mixtape, sold out across the UK, including 14 nights at London’s Eventim Apollo, culminating in a taping in his hometown of Crawley – which was later released as a special on Netflix in 2022.Romesh certainly keeps himself busy and has said of his career path in comedy: “I am actually inherently very lazy but I do really like what I do.”What other TV shows has Romesh Ranganathan been on?In addition to comedy success, Romesh is a familiar face on screen.He has fronted Asian Provocateur and A League of Their Own, and has appeared in titles such as The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs with pal Rob Beckett, and the BBC game show The Weakest Link.Other TV shows Romesh has appeared in include Avoidance, DNA Journey, Have I Got News for You, Taskmaster, Romantic Getaway, King Gary, Judge Romesh, and The Reluctant Landlord.He has also performed his stand-up routine on Live At The Apollo, appeared as a guest on The Last Leg and QI, and has starred on Comic Relief for its Red Nose Day appeal.Is Romesh married and does he have children?Romesh is married to wife Leesa.According to reports, the pair met when they were both working at a secondary school in Crawley, where Romesh taught maths and Leesa worked in the drama department.However, Romesh’s wife prefers to keep out of the spotlight, so not much more is known about her.Although the couple do not often open up about their personal life, Romesh has previously referenced his wife in his stand-up material.In an interview with the Guardian, he explained: “People often ask me if she minds me talking about her, but she genuinely sees it all as just comedy, and therefore meaningless.”The couple are the proud parents to three sons – Alex, Theo and Charlie.What is Romesh Ranganathan’s net worth?In July 2023, The Sun exclusively revealed Romesh Ranganathan’s eye-watering net worth.MOST READ IN SHOWBIZAccording to his annual accounts in 2023, Romesh has an estimated fortune of  £2.4million, with assets in his company Vetty previously listed at that figure.However, with bills such as tax to pay the bottom line was reduced to £1.9million for 2022. More