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Everything you need to know about Davina McCall

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Plus, her previous career paths from singing to cabaret
Plus, her previous career paths from singing to cabaret

DAVINA McCall has amassed an impressive fortune thanks to her success as one of TV’s most popular presenters.

But what is her net worth and what TV shows has she presented? From her fortune to her stints on screen - here’s everything you need to know about Davina McCall.

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Davina McCall is a popular TV presenter

Who is Davina McCall?

Davina McCall, born October 16, 1967, is an English television presenter.

Born in Wimbledon, Davina shot to fame in the 1990s - thanks to her work with MTV.

As a child, she was raised by her grandparents after her parents split when she was three, before later moving in with her dad as a teen.

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Davina started her career off as a singer, performing in a band called Lazy Bear, while still at school.

Unhappy with her lack of success in the music industry, she gave up singing and took a job at Models 1 on the men's desk as a booker.

She then ran a restaurant for two years before briefly moving to Paris as a Moulin Rouge-style cabaret performer.

When she returned to London she worked on the nightclub scene as a hostess.

Then, in 1992, Davina landed her first presenting role  - on Ray Cokes' Most Wanted on MTV Europe.

She then boosted her profile in 1998 as the presenter of Channel 4's reality dating game show Streetmate - and has continued to become a familiar face on screen ever since.

What is Davina McCall's net worth?

According to the wealth website Celebrity Net Worth, Davina McCall has an estimated net worth of $4 million - which works out to be around £3.1 million.

The presenter has not only amassed her wealth from appearing on camera - but also from the release of several books, fitness DVDs, and brand deals during her career.

Thanks to her impressive fortune, in June 2020, the star moved into a new home in Kent worth over £3 million.

The presenter has also raised millions for charity, completing a seven-day triathlon to generate more than £2m for Sport Relief in 2014.

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Which TV shows has Davina McCall presented?

Davina McCall is best known as the original presenter of Big Brother - which was aired on Channel 4 from 2000 to 2010.

She also fronted the celebrity spin-off instalment of the iconic show.

Aside from this, Davina has presented several titles, such as Popstars: The Rivals, Comic Relief, Sport Relief, Got to Dance, The Million Pound Drop, and The Biggest Loser.

Other TV shows the star has presented include Long Lost Family, Davina McCall’s Language of Love, and My Mum, Your Dad.

As well as becoming a popular presenter, Davina has also become a familiar face on judging panels.

Since 2020, she has been a judge on the competition show The Masked Singer, and since 2021, a judge on the spin-off of the show, The Masked Dancer.

Is Davina McCall married?

Davina is not married but has been in a relationship with former hairstylist Michael Douglas since 2019.

The presenter's first marriage was to Andrew Leggett between 1997 and 1999.

She was married to Matthew Robertson between 2000 and 2017.

How many children does Davina McCall have?

Davina has three children - Holly, born in September 2001, Tilly, born in September 2003, and Chester, born in 2006.

The presenter enjoys a private personal life and keeps her children away from the limelight.

She shares her three children with her ex-husband. Matthew Robertson.

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