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Thomas Numme (born on February 28, 1970) is a very well-known Norwegian television host. He is famous for making people laugh and for hosting many popular shows.

Discovering Thomas Numme: A TV Star

Thomas grew up in Sandefjord, a town in Norway. His father, Yngvar Numme, was also a famous entertainer. Thomas studied media at Volda University College. This helped him learn all about how TV and radio shows are made.

From Radio Waves to TV Screens

He started his career at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). He worked on P3 radio and helped create shows for young people. In 2003, Thomas moved to another big TV channel called TV 2. This was a big step in his career!

Hosting Popular Shows

At TV 2, Thomas became a household name. In 2003, he co-hosted the very first season of Idol in Norway. He worked alongside his friend Harald Rønneberg. Later, Thomas and Harald became famous for hosting Senkveld. This was a very popular Friday night talk show. They also hosted the Spellemannprisen, which is a big music award show in Norway.

Celebrating His Achievements

Thomas Numme and Harald Rønneberg won the "TV personality of the year" award from Se og Hør readers. They received this award in both 2006 and 2007. This showed how much viewers loved them! In 2018, they received a special "Honorary Prize" at Gullruten. This award celebrates people who have made a huge impact on Norwegian television.

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