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Todd Newton

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TV Personality

The Resume

    (May 5, 1970- )
    Host of 'Whammy! The All New Press Your Luck (2002- )'
    Previously hosted 'Hot Ticket,' 'Lover's Lounge' and 'Hollywood Showdown'
    Does voice-overs for the E! Network (1996- )
    Guest starred on 'Charmed'
    hosted 'Performing As ...' (2004)
    Hosted 'Powerball Instant Millionaire' (2002-2004)

Why he might be annoying:

    He went by the pretentious name Rikk Idel.
    He is over enthusiastic.
    He appears in lame, 'Save the Whammy,' commercials, promoting his new show.
    In many ways, he has sold his soul to the E! Network.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was once featured in Seventeen magazine as one of the hottest deejays in America.
    He is involved with D.A.R.E and speaks regularly at schools on the importance of self-esteem and the effects of drug abuse.
    He rescued 3 cats and dogs from local shelters.
    He beat out Peter Tomarken, the original host of 'Press Your Luck,' to host 'Whammy! The All New Press Your Luck.'
    He is one of the most promising game show hosts to emerge in the last few years.

Credit: Jet


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 92.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 70.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 181 Votes: 71.27% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 489 Votes: 69.94% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 314 Votes: 70.06% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 707 Votes: 69.45% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 521 Votes: 69.67% Annoying