July 5th 2024.
Nigel Farage, the controversial political figure, has finally achieved his long-awaited goal of becoming a Member of Parliament after eight attempts. His determination to never give up and his belief in the mantra of "try and try again" has finally paid off. After being a candidate for UKIP and the Brexit Party, he now stands as the leader of Reform UK and has won the Clacton seat in the 2024 General Election with a significant majority of almost 10,000 votes.
Many may remember Farage for his antics on the reality TV show "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here". He took a break from politics and joined the show last year, but this was not his first foray into the media. He previously had his own show on LBC and also presented on GB News. However, his stint on "I'm A Celebrity" was short-lived as he failed to win the competition.
After resigning as the leader of Reform UK in 2021, Farage found a new home on GB News. But in a surprising turn of events, he returned to lead the party after Richard Tice stepped aside for him. However, beyond his political career, what does Nigel Farage's life look like?
In 2023, it was announced that Farage would be joining the cast of "I'm A Celebrity" once again. He joked that he was not afraid of the jungle, having dealt with "snakes" in the European Parliament. However, he was less thrilled about being compared to another former politician, Matt Hancock, who also appeared on the show in 2022. During an interview on Good Morning Britain, Farage expressed his discomfort at being compared to Hancock and his actions as a politician.
Farage also had a near-death experience in 2010 when a plane carrying a UKIP banner crashed during an election stunt in Buckingham. He was lucky to escape with only minor injuries, including two broken ribs and a small chip to his spine. He was treated at a hospital in Oxford and was thankfully able to recover.
With a reported net worth of around £3,200,000, Farage has certainly accumulated wealth throughout his career. He first worked as a commodities trader after leaving school and has made a significant sum of money over the years. However, his wealth pales in comparison to that of Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak, who boasts a fortune of £651,000,000 according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
In 2024, Farage made headlines again as he became the highest-paid contestant ever on "I'm A Celebrity", earning a reported £1,500,000 for his appearance on the show. This sparked some controversy as many fans threatened to boycott the series due to Farage's divisive views.
Farage has been married twice and has four children. He is currently in a relationship with French politician Laure Ferrari. The two first met in 2007 when Farage was a member of the European Parliament and Ferrari was studying in Strasbourg while working as a waitress. They have been romantically linked since 2017 and made their first public appearance together in 2024 when she greeted him after his exit from "I'm A Celebrity".
Before Ferrari, Farage was married to Gráinne Hayes from 1988 to 1997, with whom he has two children. In 1999, he married Kirsten Mehr and they also have two children together. His children reportedly have both British and German passports due to their parents' nationalities.
Nigel Farage's journey to becoming an MP may have been a long and challenging one, but his determination and perseverance have finally paid off. Beyond politics, he continues to make headlines with his television appearances and personal life. Love him or hate him, Nigel Farage remains a prominent figure in the political and media landscape.
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