Thomas Williams(born 16 October 1970, inSydney) is an Australian television personality and radio presenter.
Tom Williams | |
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 Williams at the 2013 APIA International | |
| Born | 16 October 1970 Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter, real estate agent |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Williams had previously been a co-host ofThe Daily Editionand a long-time presenter for theSeven Sportteam.
Career
editWilliams graduated from theJesuitSt Aloysius' Collegeand worked as a construction worker, model and competed in surf lifesaving championships. One of Williams' first appearances on television was in the video clip ofMelissa Tkautz's debut song "Read My Lips".
The turning point in Williams' life occurred in 2000, when he phoned into a radio show hosted by comic duoMerrick & Rosso.His style interested them so much that he was given a regular segment on the show, which eventually led to an on-air role as a builder on the Seven Network renovation showRoom for Improvement.[1]This was followed by a stint as a presenter on long-running travel showThe Great Outdoorsin mid-2001.[2]
Williams would go on to host, present or participate in a number of programs during the 2000s for Seven. Williams appeared on a celebrity special ofThe Weakest Linkin which he was voted off in the first round.[3]In 2005, Williams hosted the fifth season ofThe Mole – The Amazing Game;however some fans called for the return of former host,Grant Bowler.With the new series, Williams brought the concept of live eliminations, from theSeven Network's Martin Place studios in Sydney.
In 2005, Williams was one of severalSeven Networkcelebrities who starred inDancing with the Stars.In the show's finale, Williams danced shirtless with partner Kym Johnson and he was voted the winner.[2]During his time atThe Great Outdoorsand over the course of the series Williams emerged assex symbol.[4]
He joinedSeven Sportin 2008 as a roving reporter for the Beijing Olympics and would continue in this role to date, showcasing the colour and features at other network events including the Australian Open. In April 2009, Williams relieved as sport presenter onNova 969during Merrick & Rosso with Kate Ritchie, whilst Marto was having surgery.
In 2010, Williams co-hostedAustralia's Greatest AthletewithMark Berettaon theSeven Networkand also co-hostedNo Leave, No LifewithRachel Finch.In March 2011, Williams joinedClassic Rock FMpresenting Saturday mornings with Kate Mac.[5]In June 2013, Williams was announced as co-host of a new afternoon entertainment program,The Daily EditionalongsideSally Obermeder,Kris SmithandMonique Wright.
In December 2018, Williams announced his resignation from theSeven Network.He switched careers to real estate in 2019.[6]After six months at LJ Hooker Avnu, Williams quit the Mosman estate agency.[7]
In 2020, Williams appeared in thesixth seasonof the Australian version ofI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[8]In June, Williams briefly returned to the Seven Network to present the final three episodes ofThe Daily EditionfollowingRyan Phelan's dismissal from the network.[9]
Williams has also been a regular contributor to entertainment and lifestyle website Live4 since 2012.[10]
Since 2020, Williams has been an operating partner of Australianproperty technologycompany Asset Reports.[11]
In February 2021, it was announced Williams is a contestant on Seven'sDancing with the Stars: All Stars.
Television
edit- Room for Improvement
- The Great Outdoors(2001) as Presenter
- The Weakest Link(celebrity TV special) as Contestant
- The Mole(2005) as Host
- Dancing with the Stars(2005) as Contestant
- Seven Sport(2008-current) as Roving reporter
- Australia's Greatest Athlete(2010) as Co-host
- No Leave, No Life(2010) as Co-host
- The Daily Edition(2013) as Co-host
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!(2020) as Contestant (Season 6)
- The Daily Edition(2020) as Presenter (3 final episodes)
- Dancing with the Stars: All Stars(2021) as Contestant
Radio
edit- Nova 969(2009) as Sport presenter (duringMerrick & Rosso)
- Classic Rock FM(2011) as Co-host
Personal life
editIn February 2012, Williams announced his engagement to fashion designer Rachel Gilbert.[12]
In July 2013, Williams announced onThe Daily Editionthat his wife Rachel was pregnant with their first child. On 8 January 2014, Rachel gave birth to a daughter.
References
edit- ^Bucklow, Andrew (3 July 2019)."A phone call into Merrick and Rosso's radio show changed Tom Williams' life".News.com.au.Retrieved6 February2019.
- ^ab"Total Travel Guide – Accommodation, Tours, Flights & Maps – Totaltravel".Au.travel.yahoo.com.Retrieved7 August2014.
- ^"Australia's favourite villain".Yahoo!7.The Daily Edition.10 August 2015.Retrieved10 August2015.
- ^"Hottest on TV – the Entertainment Magazine".
- ^"Tom Williams enters the Classic Rock garden".Mumbrella. 9 March 2011.Retrieved7 August2014.
- ^"TV presenter Tom Williams' surprise career switch".News.com.au.5 February 2019.Retrieved6 February2019.
- ^"Tom Williams departs LJ Hooker AVNU Mosman".www.propertyobserver.com.au.12 August 2019.Retrieved29 August2019.
- ^Whitehead, Mat (5 January 2020)."I'm A Celebrity 2020: Meet The Celebs Heading Into The Jungle".10 Daily.Retrieved8 January2020.
- ^Chapman, Alex (23 June 2020)."The Daily Edition's Sally Obermeder addresses former co-host Ryan Phelan's assault allegations".Seven News.Retrieved23 June2020.
- ^"Tom Williams".Live4. Archived fromthe originalon 13 August 2014.Retrieved7 August2014.
- ^Usher, Anna (2 April 2021)."Mosman local Tom Williams returns to Dancing With the Stars".Mosman Collective.Retrieved7 April2021.
- ^"Williams to wed fashion designer".www.heraldsun.com.au.28 February 2012.
External links
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