Todd Woodbridge 'had to prove' he could be a TV host, now one special moment confirms everything: 'I can't believe this'
Tennis legend and Australian TV host Todd Woodbridge has been inundated with sweet messages after celebrating a very special career milestone.
Despite 15 years in sports broadcast, the host never imagined he'd be fronting a gameshow, let alone Tipping Point Australia.
Two years and a Logie award later, Todd is celebrating his 400th episode.
Todd wins the Logie for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter in 2025. Getty Images for TV WEEK Logies
"I can't believe this but we're just about to walk on for our 400th episode, recording the 400th show of Tipping Point in just on two years," said the host, capturing the proud moment on Instagram.
Watch the new season of Tipping Point Australia for free on 9Now.
The host couldn't contain his excitement as the crowd cheered his name. He walked up to the Tipping Point stage and danced his way to the audience.
"Thanks to everyone that has made it happen including all the fans for tuning in!" he captioned the clip
Behind the curtains on set, Todd received a giant cake to mark the occasion.
Todd celebrates backstage. Instagram / @felicityparkerhilll
"You don't look a day over 399," wrote the show's casting coordinator.
Speaking to 9Entertainment earlier, Todd admitted that when the opportunity to be the host of Tipping Point came about, many doubted if he could do it.
Todd however did know that a career in media was a great fit for him. Instagram @woodbridge.todd
"At the beginning of the show, I really felt like I had to prove to a lot of people that I could pull the show off and that I was actually deserving of getting that opportunity," Todd revealed.
"That's where my competitive sporting spirit really kicked in. It was like, 'OK, I'm going to work hard, I'm going to show everybody I can do this.'
"It's really important to me and to the team that have done it. Because it's not just for me, it's for everybody that's made Tipping Point work."
Todd holding his silver Logie. Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A
He proved that to everybody when he won the Logie for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter in 2025.
Fans and friends jumped to the comments to congratulate the star.
"Well done to my favourite game show and favourite host - here's to 400 more at least. ❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯," wrote one follower.
"Happy 400th Todd… 👏👏👏," cheered another.
While a third said: "Can't believe it's been 400 episodes already! Well done, I love this show and your Logie was well deserved! 🤩🥳."
As we celebrate Todd's 400 episodes, we look back at more incredible hosting moments below:
Todd trades the court for a quiz show
In January 2024, the tennis legend signed up to host what would soon become Australia's favourite game show.
But when asked about his new gig at the time, Todd laughed: "People go... 'What are you doing, a game show?'
"It's an accumulation of everything I've done in the last 15 years in my broadcast career. It's challenging, but at the end of every episode I walk away going – that was fun."
Todd's gets the support of his family
When the opportunity first came about, Todd said his wife Natasha and kids Zara, 23, and Beau, 22, pushed him to do it.
Todd's son Beau, wife Natasha, daughter Zara backed Todd 100 percent when the hosting gig came up. Instagram @woodbridge.todd
"They knew that I love to talk, love to engage with people and Tash and the kids knew it would work," he told 9Entertainment.
"They never would've let me go into something that I might not have been able to pull off."
Todd celebrates a monumental win
In February 2024, Todd talked 18-year-old Travis through a "life-changing" moment that proved just how rewarding his job was.
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Making it to the final round, Travis had the chance to win the jaw-dropping $20,000 jackpot, but the host increased the value to $50,000.
Then the unimaginable happened.
Travis couldn't believe his luck. Nine
"I'm going to throw up," Travis said in disbelief.
Catch the incredible moment in the video above.
Todd faces his most 'nerve-wracking' episode
It wasn't long before Todd started hosting special edition episodes, with contestants including stars from The Block and Travel Guides playing to win money for charity.
The host admitted these episodes can be "nerve-wracking".
Dan Reilly, Scott Cam and Shaynna Blaze join Todd for a special charity round. Nine
'Lucky Lyn' steals Todd's heart
In August 2024, 85-year-old 'Lucky Lyn' risked it all in one of the biggest temptations ever on Tipping Point Australia.
With only two counters left to play, the crowd held their breath as Lyn took her shot at a life-changing $20,000.
Catch the incredibly sweet moment here:
Todd helps a contestant pop the question
More than a year into the gig and Todd hosted one his heart-warming eps yet.
In a Tipping Point first, 44-year-old contestant Jimmy stole the show with a surprise proposal that left the audience cheering.
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