Tom Williams (presenter)
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Tom Williams (born October 16, 1970, Sydney, New South Wales) 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. One of Tom's first appearances on television was in the video clip of Melissa Tkautz's debut song Read My Lips.
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 Kym 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.
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.
| Preceded by Bec Hewitt & Michael Miziner |
Dancing with the Stars (Australia) winner Season 2 (Early 2005 with Kym Johnson) |
Succeeded by Ada Nicodemou & Aric Yegudkin |
| Preceded by Mike Hammond |
Host of Gladiators (with Zoe Naylor) 2008-present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
