James May-TV Shows, Net Worth, Wiki, Wife, Kids, Series, Daughter

Posted on Jul 12, 2021, bloeadmin

Quick Facts of

First NameJames
Last NameMay
Net Worth$ 25 million

James May is one of the veteran on-air personalities who is widely known for his prime role as a co-presenter of the motoring program, Top Gear. He worked on the show along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond from 2003 until 2015.

The director of the production company W. Chump & Sons, May, is also a co-presenter of the television series The Grand Tour for Amazon Video. Besides, James is also notable for his huge car collection.

What Is James May’s Net Worth In 2020?

James May has $25 million net worth as of 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He became the co-presenter of the hit motoring series Top Gear from 2003 until 2015. Sources reported the average salary of the presenter is £500,000 ($542,000) a year.

In Jan 2020, James serves as a host for the series James May: Our Man in Japan.

Charity Work

James May has been a part of many charitable organizations such as Breast Cancer Care, Cast Protection, and more. Some other celebs who support the same organizations are Alexandra Burke, Bruce Forsyth, Chris Evans, Chrissie Hynde, and David Jason.

Demolished Tow Properties To Build A New One- Valued At £3.5m

James May lives in Hammersmith, west London. He bought the house for £325,000 ($352,200) back in 2000. The property is also combined with a semi-derelict property next door for which he plunked down £310,000 in 2013.

As of now, both the properties are revamping to build one big house. Its ground-floor will features a garage, kitchen-dining area, piano room, and entertaining space. There will be three bedrooms, a study, a library, and two bathrooms on the upstairs. The house’s value is estimated at around £3.5m even before its complete renovation.

Is An Avid Car Rider

James May has also attracted huge attention for his grandiose collection of motorcycles and cars. The first car May has ever bought is the 2005 Porsche Boxster S.

He currently has a Ferrari 308 GTB, a 2018 Alpine A110, a 2019 Tesla Model S 100D, a 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S facelift, a 2014 BMW i3, a 2015 Toyota Mirai, and a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale.

James previously owned a 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero, Bentley T2, Triumph 2000, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rover P6, Alfa Romeo 164, 1992 Range Rover Classic Vogue, 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche, Fiat Panda, Datsun 120Y, Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1, Ferrari F430, Ferrari 458 Italia, Jaguar XJS, and 1984 Porsche 911.

As of now, James is also training for the license of an aircraft pilot. He is a proud owner of several aircraft like a Luscombe 8A ‘Silvaire’, a Cessna A185E Skywagon, as well as owns an American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon.

Who Is James May?

James May was born on 16 January 1963, in Bristol, England. He has three siblings; one brother and two sisters named Sarah May and Jane May.

May attended Caerleon Endowed Junior School and then joined Oakwood Comprehensive School in Rotherham. He enrolled at Pendle College, Lancaster University, to study music.