Oprah Winfrey, Currently the World's Richest Television Host

Television hosts remain one of the most promising professions to this day. Despite the proliferation of social media channels, television hosts continue to thrive in the entertainment world. In fact, some television hosts earn a fantastic income of up to US$3.2 billion or Rp 45.8 trillion (at an exchange rate of Rp 14,317/US$).

According to wealthygorilla.com, Oprah Winfrey currently ranks as the world's richest television host with a net worth of US$3.2 billion (Rp 45.8 trillion). With her wealth, Oprah has built a media empire and owns her own show, OWN.

Ellen DeGeneres is second with a net worth of US$450 million (Rp 6.4 trillion), followed by Judy Sheindlin with US$420 million (Rp 6.01 trillion). Next, Dr. Phil McGraw, David Letterman, and Jay Leno each have a net worth of US$400 million (Rp 5.7 trillion).

Following them, television host and radio personality Ryan Seacrest has a net worth of US$380 million (Rp 5.4 trillion). Sean Hannity and Steve Harvey have net worths of US$220 million (Rp 3.15 trillion) and US$120 million (Rp 1.7 trillion), respectively. Meanwhile, television host and former model Tyra Banks has a net worth of US$90 million (Rp 1.3 trillion).

Most of the wealthiest television hosts listed above are not just television hosts. They are also actresses, former models, radio personalities, and even psychologists.