TODD NEWTON is known as "The Host with the Most®" for good reason. For more than three decades, Newton’s amiable and relatable on-camera persona has brought us face-to-face with Hollywood’s brightest stars, introduced us to new cultures in over fifteen countries, and presented us with everything from Apple electronics to luxury jewelry in the home shopping space.
Newton began his career as a top-rated radio personality in his hometown of St. Louis, where he is a proud inductee of the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame. He later went on to legendary FM stations KIIS in Los Angeles and WNEW in New York. Newton now entertains listeners across the country with The Todd Newton Morning Show with Maria Todd—a syndicated radio program featuring interviews, music and compelling conversation.
A national break came in 1995 when Newton was tapped to host the popular movie preview program Coming Attractions on E! Entertainment Television. Enjoying a tenure on the network that stretched well over a decade, Newton co-anchored E! News Daily and also co-hosted E!’s red carpet coverage of major movie premieres, concerts and awards shows alongside the legendary Joan Rivers.
Game show fans recognize Newton for his work on Whammy!, Hollywood Showdown, Monopoly Millionaires’ Club, Instant Millionaire, The Price Is Right Live and Family Game Night, for which he received the 2012 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. To date, Newton has awarded contestants over 60 million dollars in cash and prizes.
When not in front of the camera or behind the microphone, Newton has authored multiple books including The Host with the Most: Tales of a Tattooed Television Personality and Life in the Bonus Round, which was named Best Autobiography at the prestigious Beverly Hills Book Awards. He has also served as the corporate emcee for such organizations as Verizon, Canon, Bank of America, Hefty, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Coca-Cola.
Personally, Todd Newton is an avid traveler with a passion for Europe and the Caribbean, and is a celebrity spokesperson for animal rescue organizations nationwide.
