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'Strictly Come Dancing' Winner Jay McGuiness 'Set To Make £1m' After Triumph In Final

Jay McGuiness Stands To Make A LOT Of Money From His 'Strictly' Win
Ashley Percival
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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ champion Jay McGuiness stands to make a whopping £1million after triumphing on the show.

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The former Wanted singer was crowned winner of the BBC ballroom competition during Saturday (19 December) night’s grand finale, and has already been approached to star in the West End next year, as well as advertising male grooming products, according to reports.

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Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani won 'Strictly' on Saturday

A source close to the star claimed that the “future is certainly looking very good” for Jay.

They told The Sun: "He's most keen to take on a West End role. It's very early days but this is definitely something he'll look at pursuing because it combines his love of dancing and singing. He doesn't care about celebrity status.

"He's been offered every reality TV show and turned them all down. But he is open to doing some music-related TV presenting.

"He's been asked to do something for The Brits next year. A lot of people have suggested he launches a solo music career but he's not interested.”

They added: "He'd much rather do something with his former bandmates again, although that's looking unlikely for the forseeable future. In the meantime, he's had lots of commercial offers from hair and male grooming companies."

Jay disappeared from the limelight after The Wanted announced that they were taking an extended break in January 2014, and spent a lot of time travelling the world.

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Jay with his former bandmates in The Wanted

He previously admitted he feared being unemployed after the series and the upcoming arena tour of the show ended.

Speaking to The Mirror last week, he said: "I’d had a year-and-a-half of just sort of having fun and I want to do something good but I still don’t know what that is. Basically, after the tour I’m seeking work."

After winning the show on Saturday, Jay admitted he couldn’t believe his luck, telling hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman: "I feel spaced-out, really weird. It's been one of the most special things I've ever done."

'Strictly Come Dancing': All The Winners
Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole(01 of12)
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Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first star to ever triumph in the inaugural series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', back in 2004, when there were just seven competitors to beat.Having obviously been a hit with 'Strictly' viewers, she was later chosen to cover for regular presenter Tess Daly, when she went on maternity leave. (credit:BBC)
Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennet(02 of12)
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Clearly sensing they were onto a winner, the BBC decided to kick-start the second series of 'Strictly' just three months after Natasha Kaplinsky's victory, securing its spot in the Saturday night schedule in the latter half of the year.Jill Halfpenny was crowned winner second time around, along with her partner, Darren Bennet. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova(03 of12)
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Darren became the first male celebrity to triumph in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final in 2005, beating Colin Jackson and eventual 'It Takes Two' presenter Zoe Ball in the process. (credit:Michael Boyd/PA Archive)
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy(04 of12)
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Cricket player Mark Ramprakash took home the glitter-ball trophy a year later.Here he is performing with his professional partner, Karen Hardy, at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards a year after his victory. (credit:David Davies/PA Archive)
Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler(05 of12)
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'Strictly' helped breathe new life into Alesha's career, when she and partner Matthew Cutler were crowned winners.Her smash hit solo single 'The Boy Does Nothing' followed soon after, not to mention a spot on the 'Strictly' judging panel... until Simon Cowell decided to snare her for 'BGT', that is. (credit:BBC)
Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup(06 of12)
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'Holby City' actor Tom Chambers' public profile skyrocketed, when he and his professional partner, Camilla Dallerup, were crowned winners of the sixth series.They beat TV presenter Lisa Snowdon and 'Negotiate With Love' singer Rachel Stevens in the live final, back in 2008. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan(07 of12)
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Chris Hollins gave professional dancer Ola Jordan her first, and so far only, win back in 2010. (credit:BBC)
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev(08 of12)
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Kara and Artem had a double victory in 2010.Shortly after taking home the glitter-ball trophy, they announced that they were dating. (credit:Rowan Miles/PA Archive)
Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani(09 of12)
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Can we please just take a moment to appreciate this photo? (credit:David Jones/PA Archive)
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace(10 of12)
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The tenth series was won by Olympian Louis Smith and his professional partner, Flavia Cacace. (credit:Georgie Gillard/Associated Newspapers/REX)
Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec(11 of12)
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In the first ever all-female 'Strictly' final, Abbey beat Susanna Reid and Natalie Gumede to the glitter-ball trophy.Fourth place was also a female contestant, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor leaving the competition at the semi-final stage. (credit:Rui Vieira/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev(12 of12)
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And then there was the most recent 'Strictly' winner, Caroline Flack, who took part in the competition less than a year after leaving 'X Factor' spin-off show, 'Xtra Factor'.Apparently sensing her popularity was on the rise, Simon Cowell quickly signed her up to host the main show, alongside Olly Murs. (credit:BBC)

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