Who is Fifth Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson and what is her net worth?
VICKI Butler-Henderson has been passionate about racing from a young age.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she has turned her love for motors into a full-time job. From her life in the fast line to her appearances on screen - here's everything you need to know about one of TV's best known motoring presenters Vicki Butler-Henderson.
Who is Fifth Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson?
Vicki Butler-Henderson, born February 16, 1972, is a British racing driver, motoring journalist, and the current presenter of Fifth Gear - a British motoring television magazine series which has been broadcast since 2002.
She started racing 100cc karts when she was aged 12, and continued to race as an adult.
In 2004, as part of the support races for the British Formula One Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, Butler-Henderson became the first woman to win a Maserati race in the history of the marque.
She’s also a former racing instructor at Silverstone and has taught hundreds of petrol heads and celebrities the fastest way around a circuit over the years.
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Away from life in the fast lane, Butler-Henderson enjoys a career in media.
In 1994, she joined the BBC's flagship motoring show Top Gear.
After the BBC cancelled the original show in 2001, Butler-Henderson, along with co-presenters Quentin Willson and Tiff Needell, moved to Channel 5 to continue their work on the show Fifth Gear.
In 2016, Butler-Henderson's fourteen-year stint at Fifth Gear came to an end after the show was cancelled.
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However, In 2018, the much to the delight of fans, the programme returned on Quest with all of the original presenters - including Butler-Henderson.
As a journalist, she has worked on magazines such as Auto Express, Performance Car and What Car?.
Aside from TV success, Butler-Henderson is also the author of the book “100 Sexiest Cars” and regularly hosts or features on a variety of podcasts.
According to reports, she is also the proud owner of a Ducati Monster 750.
What is Vicki Butler-Henderson's net worth?
According to various reports, Vicki Butler-Henderson's net worth is estimated to be in the region of $5million (£3,936,875.00).
Amassing such a fortune is mostly believed to be down to her successful racing and media career.
Who is Vicki Butler-Henderson's husband Phil Churchward?
Vicki Butler-Henderson is married to television producer and director Phil Churchward.
The couple wed in 2007.
Like his wife, Churchward has also worked on several motoring programmes.
He has worked as a producer on Fifth Gear, as well as a series director on Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
Aside from this information not much else is known about Butler-Henderson's husband, however, the Fifth Gear presenter has previously shared an insight into their married life.
During a previous interview with Shell.com, when asked about her favourite road trip, Butler-Henderson replied: ''My husband and I drove from the UK to Portugal in a BMW M3 over the course of a week a few years ago, stopping at lovely hotels along the way.
''We detoured off the motorways to enjoy some good country roads and views too.''
What other shows has Vicki Butler-Henderson appeared on?
Aside from becoming a familiar face on both Top Gear and Fifth Gear, Butler-Henderson has also appeared in a number of other shows.
Titles Butler-Henderson has appeared in include The Car Years, Date My Daughter!, Wrecks to Riches, Biggest Loser UK and ITV's Formula Woman.
She has also presented coverage of the British Touring Car Championships for ITV.
Outside of TV, Butler-Henderson has co-presented the Virgin Radio Breakfast Show in 2003 and has been heard on a number of successful voiceovers.
The presenter's voice has been used on television adverts for Wrigley’s, Sony and Alpecin - just to name a few.