Tom Williams (television)
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Tom Williams (born October 16, 1970, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian television presenter and personality. After graduating from high school at the Jesuit St Aloysius' College, Williams worked as a builder, and competed in surfing and snowboarding championships.
The turning point in William's life occurred in 2000, when he phoned into a radio show hosted by comic duo Merrick & Rosso. His style interested them so much that he was given a regular segment on the show. This was followed by an offer on long-running travel show The Great Outdoors in mid-2001.[1] In 2005, he was one of several Seven Network celebrities who starred in Dancing with the Stars. During his time at Great Outdoors and over the course of the series Williams emerged as sex symbol. [2] In the show's finale, Williams danced shirtless with partner Kim Johnson and he was voted the winner. [3]
In 2002, Williams was the builder in the show Room for Improvement which was shown on the Seven Network, and in 2003 he was announced Australia's Celebrity Worst Driver which was shown on the Seven Network.
[edit] The Mole
In 2005, he hosted the fifth season of The Mole - The Amazing Game however some fans have called for the return of former host, Grant Bowler. With the new series, Williams brought the concept of live eliminations, from Seven's Sydney studios in the city.
