From Streaming Chaos to Cheshire Mansion: Inside Angry Ginge’s Lavish Lifestyle
Just over a year after being crowned King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Morgan Burtwistle, widely known as ‘Angry Ginge,’ is experiencing a dramatic shift in fortunes. The 24-year-old YouTube sensation and Twitch streamer has settled into a luxury mansion in Bowdon, Cheshire – a location favored by footballers and celebrities seeking privacy near Manchester.
A Cheshire Estate Fit for a King
Sources report that Angry Ginge is renting a sprawling six-bedroom property for £20,000 a week. The property, valued at approximately £3.2 million, is situated in one of Cheshire’s most exclusive areas. The mansion boasts four floors, bespoke Italian furniture, and cutting-edge home technology, complete with three reception rooms, a gym, steam room, sauna, bar, wine cellar, games room, and a private cinema.
From Council Estate to Streaming Success
This lavish lifestyle represents a significant change from Burtwistle’s upbringing. He grew up in a single-parent household on a council estate in Eccles, Salford, where his mother, Michelle, worked in a residential care home and school kitchen with a salary of just £12,500 a year. At 18, Burtwistle moved out to ease the financial burden on his family, initially living in a modest flat for £350 a month.
His streaming career began in 2020, initially attracting a peak of just 40 viewers and earning £12.44. Though, consistent content creation led to rapid growth, with Burtwistle gaining 1.5 million followers on Twitch and over one million subscribers on YouTube, boosted by his appearance on I’m a Celebrity…!
Building a Property Empire
Burtwistle is demonstrating financial acumen beyond simply enjoying his newfound wealth. In December, he purchased a £420,000 property in Tyldesley through a Manchester estate agent. Friends believe this property will be rented out as part of his growing portfolio under his company, Ginge Properties, signaling a long-term investment strategy.
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