Craig Charles announced his leaving Radio 2 along with his colleague Vanessa Feltz. And, recently Paul O’Grady also quit BBC Radio 2 show.
Besides being a radio presenter, Charles is an English actor, comedian, and TV presenter. The science fiction sitcom “Red Dwarf” and soap opera “Coronation Street” made him well-known among his fans and followers. He appeared on BBC Radio 6 Music as a DJ.
He started his radio journey in 1987. He was on Radio 4’s Loose Ends, and Kaleidoscope. Later he was on the London Radio Station Kiss 100. Then followed BBC Radio 6 Music as DJ. On BBC Radio 2, he broadcasted the Funk and Soul Show live from January until November 2014.
Why Is Craig Charles Leaving Radio 2?
In June, the announcement was made by BBC Radio 2 that the legend Craig Charles’s House Party came to an end. It used to air from 10 pm until midnight on Saturdays. Besides, there were many changes in the station.
While exiting the radio, Charles stated, “Every party must come to an end, and although I’m packing up my Trunk of Funk on Radio 2, I’ve loved bringing the party to its funky listeners each Saturday night.”
However, fans can still hear him on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekend from 1 – 4 pm and The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on Saturday nights from 6 – 9 pm.
Is Craig Charles In Jail? – His Accusation
Craig Charles and another man got accused of sexual assault and four counts of physical assault by an associate and Charles’s ex-girlfriend. Charles remained in jail for three and half a month then got bail. The following year in March, Charles and another man were acquitted of all the charges.
Charles got into drugs at a later stage. This resulted in his suspension from “Coronation Street” and BBC Radio 6 Music. He was arrested and admitted to possession of a Class of drugs. He joined Narcotics Anonymous and saved his personal life.
Meet Craig Charles Wife Jackie Fleming
Craig Charles got married to Cathy Tyson in the year 1984. Cathy is an actress who won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Mona Lisa.” However, their marriage didn’t last long and ended in 1989.
They had a son together named Jack. Later Charles got married to his second spouse Jackie Fleming in 1999. He spoke highly about Jackie. As per him, his partner Jackie gave him a reason to get better during his lowest moment.
The couple has two daughters named Anna-Jo and Nellie. The actor has a rough time with drugs but, his wife is there to support him. May their love lives longer.
Craig Charles Has Got Net Worth Amount To $2.5 Million
According to multiple resources on the web, Craig Charles has an estimated net worth of over $2.5 million approximately. His primary source of income is from his profession of being an actor, comedian, and TV/Radio presenter. As a TV actor, his estimated salary is $233,450.
His estimated salary and net worth past few years are as follows:
| Earning | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Net Worth | – | $2.5 Million | $2.5 Million – $5 Million |
| Salary | $203000 | $233450 | – |
The above is based on the search result on the web. We believe with time he would multiply his fortune. He seems to be spending a lavish life.