Michael McIntyre is a mainstay in the British comedy circuit, having made regular appearances on our TVs and in sold-out shows for well over a decade now.
Most recently, Michael has been hosting both the UK and US edition of his prime-time game show The Wheel. The comedian, 47, often speaks about his life in his stand-up routines but some might still be wondering what Michael gets up to off stage.
From a 'rocky' early relationship which saw his grandma try to split Michael and his now-wife, to a home with all the luxuries you could ask for, here's a closer look.
Career boost
As reported by the Mirror, Michael started off on the local comedy circuit during his twenties and got his break after appearing on Live at the Apollo. He starred on the BBC One show in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and saw his fan base expand overnight.
Michael landed gigs on a number of comedy panel shows such as 'Mock The Week', 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of Ten Cats' and 'Would I Lie To You?'.
He then focused more heavily on presenting gigs, hosting Michael McIntyre ’s Comedy Roadshow in 2009, Michael McIntyre Chat Show and most recently he has been the host of gameshow The Wheel.
Years of stand-up and presenting roles followed, having even been invited to judge Britain’s Got Talent back in 2011, alongside Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff.
His 'rocky' marriage
Michael has been candid about his relationship with his wife, aromatherapist Kitty Ward - who is often mentioned in his on-stage skits.
"She was the girl I had been looking for. In the romantic comedy that was my life, this would have made a good ending," Michael wrote in his 2010 book, Life and Laughing. "We would fall happily ever after. Within moments of seeing her and chatting to her I was totally up for that ending. Unfortunately, she wasn’t."
Kitty was uninterested in the comedian at first and once they did begin a relationship the McIntyre family were not overly impressed with the news. Despite this, the couple went on to marry in 2003, OK! writes.
"Unfortunately my grandma didn’t really like it when I got a girlfriend,” Michael once revealed on Desert Island Disks. "She was trying to break us up which was funny for a while but then it became quite vicious, an untenable situation.”
And despite her life out of the spotlight, Kitty is no stranger to fame as she is the daughter of the late film star Simon Ward and sister of Young Sherlock Holmes actress Sophie Ward.
Rarely seen kids
The couple have two children together, sons Lucas and Oscar.
They have also featured in Michael's comedic sketches, with his famous line: "You never love your children more than when they’re unconscious, but still breathing."
Home life
Michael has reportedly seen his net worth skyrocket to over £75 million off the back of his BBC career and Netflix deal.
To celebrate, he bought himself an eight-bedroom London pad for £10million which comes with a swimming pool in the basement and an ultra-modern cinema room.
Michael can also enjoy a spa after a workout in his gym when he's not at the other home in Wiltshire.
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