Peter Kay Named Britain's Richest Comedian

Peter Kay has been named Britain's richest comedian, boasting a fortune of £34.6 million, despite a £1.2 million decrease from the previous year. His wealth surge is attributed to his ongoing arena tour, which includes a month-long residency at London's O2 Arena, concluding in December 2025. Following Kay are Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais, with fortunes of £26.2 million and £25.8 million, respectively. The list compiled by The Sun also highlights Sarah Millican as the only female comedian in the top 10, ranking ninth with £3.2 million. Kay's recent tour has faced challenges, including multiple postponements due to venue readiness issues at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. Overall, the top ten reflects a significant presence of successful male comedians, with Kay leading the pack.