Who is Kate Humble and what is her net worth?
KATE Humble has been a familiar face on television for 30 years.
The popular presenter is a much-loved fixture on our screens, best known for her love of the great outdoors.
Who is Kate Humble?
Kate Humble, born December 12, 1968, is an English television presenter and narrator who specialises in wildlife shows, primarily for the BBC.
As a youngster, Kate grew up in rural Berkshire, in a house next to a farm - and it was there a young Kate learned to ride horses and developed a passion for the outdoors.
After completing her studies, Kate left school and embarked on a trip to Africa, before returning to the UK, where she landed her first job in television as a runner.
She then became a researcher at the BBC, working on Animal Hospital, and The Holiday Programme, before going on to present several high-profile shows.
As of January 2024, the presenter boasts over 80,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram - where she shares stunning scenic snaps and pictures of her adorable furry friends.
According to her Instagram account, Kate is a ‘’walker, talker, writer, traveller and grower who is ‘’happier outdoors than in’’.
What TV shows has Kate Humble been in?
Kate has worked on scores of top shows over the years including, Animal Park, Top Gear, Countryfile, and Springwatch.
She has also been the focus of her TV shows, such as Kate Humble: My Sheepdog and Me, and Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble.
Other titles Kate has appeared in include Lambing Live, The Family Farm, The Weekend Workshop, and Winterwatch.
Who is Kate Humble's husband?
Kate is married to TV producer and director Ludo Graham.
She told in 2016: "I got married quite young.
"Ludo took me on when I was 23 and we've been together 25 years."
The pair tied the knot in Berkshire in 1992.
Sharing a glimpse into her marriage, in March 2022, Kate opened up on the strain balancing work and home life has had on her marriage.
She explained: "Basically, I got divorced almost every week as I tried to balance filming with writing the cookbook, which I had no idea how to do because I’d never done one before.''
Does Kate Humble have any children?
Kate and Ludo do not share any children.
Kate broke down in tears at the thought of having children, but said that the public support she had received had been immense.
The nature presenter has spoken publicly about her decision not to start a family with her husband Ludo, but has said she still feels there is a stigma around women who choose not to have children.
She previously revealed that she knew she lacked the "maternal gene" from the age of just 14.
“I just knew having children wasn’t for me. Luckily I married someone who agreed," Kate said.
What is Kate Humble's net worth?
Kate has earned a small fortune thanks to her high-profile television career.
As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million according to various reports.
In 2007, Kate and her husband moved to Wales, before later setting up Humble by Nature - their working farm in the Wye Valley, which is also said to contribute to her impressive fortune.
Kate has previously spoken of her worries about for the future of her career, and whether she will have quit by 50.
"TV is a very strange place at the moment. Fifty per cent of freelancers are saying they're out of work, programmes are just not being commissioned," Kate said.
What is Kate Humble's book Where the Hearth Is?
Aside from her television work, Kate has also written several books over the years.
In 2023, she published Where the Hearth is: Stories from the Home.
The book is all about living in her dream home in the Welsh countryside and leaving London.