Tony Jones (born 1 October 1961), known by the nickname “Chompers”, is an Australian sports presenter and journalist based in Melbourne.
[6][7][8] Despite the awkward incidents, Judd harboured no ill will, eventually planting a kiss on Jones at the 2018 Brownlow Medal red carpet.
[citation needed] In 2018, it was announced Jones would once again be part of the national Wide World of Sports team as a host at the Australian Open, featuring alongside colleagues James Bracey and Rebecca Maddern from 2019.
[citation needed] In January 2019, the Nine Network announced that Jones would present sport on Today, replacing Tim Gilbert.
[citation needed] In January 2025, whilst presenting the sports news bulletin cross-live at the Australian Open, Jones made a series of insulting and offensive remarks towards vocal Serbian fans behind him prior to Novak Djokovic’s round three match against Tomas Machac.