James Todd Newton is an American entertainment reporter, game show host, and author.

Later, the company found a role for him on its KMOV children's television show Gator Tales.

[2] While visiting Los Angeles in 1994 to report on Hollywood for St. Louis television station KPLR, Newton — then a radio personality known as Rikk Idol, signed with an agent and became a host on E!

[5] Mentored by Sande Stewart and Bob Barker, Newton has also hosted The Price Is Right Live!,[6] GSN's Hollywood Showdown, Powerball Instant Millionaire, In Search Of The Partridge Family, World's Wildest Game Shows, and Whammy!

[7] Newton has hosted programs at American radio stations including WKBQ in his hometown of St. Louis, KIIS and KBIG in Los Angeles, WNEW in New York, and the syndicated All Nite Cafe.