ITV ‘ Coronation Street’ and BBC ‘EastEnders’ spoilers plays a huge role in daily life for many people living across the United Kingdom. And, because of that, many of the biggest stars that play some of the most iconic characters are handsomely rewarded with huge wages. These soap stars help send important messages to viewers, with just some of the stories across the world of soap over the past 12 months touching on alcohol addiction, domestic abuse and the effects of living with cancer.
These storylines have profound effects on viewers, with some leading to fans getting in touch with charities expressing concerns that they are also going through the same things. However, which soap stars are the most generously paid for the roles that they play?
BBC ‘EastEnders’ Best Paid: Jacquline Jossa
While Jossa may now have left Walford, she still remains one of the most lucrative soap stars in the history of British television. She began playing Lauren Branning in 2010, and immediately became a fan favourite. Jossa left the soap a number of years ago, but has remained a prominent figure on British television as she won last year’s edition of I’m A Celebrity. She is now reportedly worth £1.2 million after becoming an influencer for a number of major brands.
ITV ‘Coronation Street’ Best Paid: Michelle Keegan
Coronation Street fans were devastated when Michelle Keegan was killed off in Coronation Street in 2014. She was killed off after being beaten by Rob Donovan. Her six-year stay saw her embroiled in some of the soap’s most famous storylines, including an affair with Peter Barlow behind the back of Carla Connor. Since leaving Weatherfield, her acting career has excelled as she has played main roles in Our Girl, Ordinary Lies and Brassic. She is now reportedly worth as staggering £2.7 million.
ITV ‘Coronation Street’ Best Paid: Alan Halsall
Many fans would find it difficult to live in a world without Alan Halsall playing a role in Coronation Street. He has been a mainstay in the soap for the past 22 years, and his net worth is reportedly between £799,000 and £4,000,000. He has become a fan favourite playing Tyrone Dobbs, and he is continuously involved in some of the biggest storylines in the soap. Last year, he signed a new deal with the soap, which will see him stay in Weatherfield for the new six years.
BBC ‘EastEnders’ Best Paid: Danny Dyer
When it was revealed that Danny Dyer was joining EastEnders, there was a buzz amongst fans. He was a bonafide star in his own right before joining the soap after playing roles in cult classics such as Mean Machine and The Football Factory. His hard-man persona was always likely to be a success in the soap, and he is reportedly paid between £200,000 and £249,000 to play the role of Mick Carter.
