Last updated June 22, 2026. Net worth from Hello, Heart, Capital (£40-62M solo). Combined with Ant McPartlin exceeds £120M.
What Is Declan Donnelly’s Net Worth in 2026?
Declan Donnelly’s 2026 solo net worth is £40-62 million (~$50-78M USD). Combined with Ant McPartlin, the partnership wealth exceeds £120 million.
Dec’s wealth stems almost entirely from the Ant + Dec partnership: Saturday Night Takeaway + I’m a Celebrity + Britain’s Got Talent + Pop Idol + Limitless Win + the 2022 £40M ITV “Golden Handcuffs” deal. Dec’s solo figure ranges below Ant’s (£60-65M) because Ant paid a reported £30M Lisa Armstrong divorce settlement in 2020. Dec’s stable Ali Astall marriage means his solo wealth has compounded uninterrupted.
The 36-Year Career with Ant McPartlin
Dec met Ant as 13-year-old child actors on Byker Grove in 1989. Career timeline:
- 1989-1993: Byker Grove (Dec as Duncan)
- 1994-1997: PJ & Duncan pop duo
- 1998-2001: SMTV Live + CD:UK
- 2002-present: I’m a Celebrity
- 2002-2024: Saturday Night Takeaway (20 series, 139 episodes)
- 2007-present: Britain’s Got Talent
- 2021-present: Limitless Win
- 2026: Hanging Out with Ant and Dec podcast launched
The 2018 Solo Stint
The single time the partnership has broken in 36+ years came in 2018 after Ant’s March drink-driving arrest. Dec hosted the final 2 SNT episodes solo (March 31 + April 7, 2018), then Holly Willoughby joined Dec for I’m a Celebrity autumn 2018.
22+ NTA Best Presenter Wins
Ant + Dec hold the Guinness World Record for “Most consecutive National Television Awards for Best Presenter” — every year since 2001. Total: 45 NTA wins across multiple categories.
Wife Ali Astall, Daughter Isla, Son Jack
Dec married Ali Astall (his former talent agent) on August 1, 2015. Ceremony conducted by Dec’s brother Father Dermott Donnelly (a Catholic priest). Two children: daughter Isla Elizabeth Anne (b. September 2018) and son Jack Anthony Alphonsus (b. July 2022). Jack’s middle names honour Ant McPartlin and Dec’s late father.
July 2022 family tragedy: Dec’s elder brother Father Dermott Donnelly died on July 8, 2022 at age 55 — days before Dec’s son Jack was born.
FAQ
What is Declan Donnelly’s net worth in 2026?
£40-62 million solo; combined with Ant exceeds £120 million.
Who is Dec married to?
Ali Astall, his former talent agent. Married August 1, 2015 in Newcastle.
How many children does Dec have?
Two: daughter Isla (September 2018) and son Jack (July 2022).
How much do Ant and Dec earn from ITV?
Their 2022 three-year ITV deal is worth £40 million (rising to £50M with bonuses) combined.
When did Dec host without Ant?
2018 — final 2 SNT episodes + I’m a Celebrity with Holly Willoughby.
How long have Ant and Dec been together?
36+ years since meeting age 13 in 1989 on Byker Grove.
How old is Declan Donnelly?
Born September 25, 1975 in Newcastle — 50 years old in 2026.
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