Patti Newton

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Patti Newton

Born	Patricia McGrath 1945 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spouse(s)	Bert Newton (1974 - present)

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Patti Newton (born Patricia McGrath, 1945) is a Melbourne-born Australian entertainer and radio and television presenter.

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She has appeared in many stage shows, and has made television appearances on Good Morning Australia and the Logie Awards.

Newton has been married to fellow Australian entertainer Bert Newton since 9 November 1974, and often appears with him. She is the mother of Lauren Newton and Matthew Newton.

Newton is a regular on 3AW's Nightline program with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady, Monday nights from 8.15pm - 9.00pm AEST.

Also in 2007, Newton is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars and on Deal or No Deal.

Newton has been incorrectly described as "the nanna of the group" in the show's advertising. She was not a grandmother at the time, Her first grand child was born on 19th January 2008.

Newton was educated at St Anthony's in Oakleigh where her obvious talents soon shone. The head nun Sister Jerome once amused the entire student gathering by spluttering at Newton that she was nothing but a "pop star". Her record now stands for itself and her contribution to the Australian music and entertainment industry is legendary. Remembered by fellow students as a kind person her talents might have been a little too much for 1950s Oakleigh to deal with.

On the 16th May 2008 she was robbed at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Priceless jewels inherited from her mother were stolen along with her wedding ring.