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Richard Wilkins is a New Zealand-born Australian television and radio presenter, widely recognized for his long-standing role as the Entertainment Editor for the Nine Network ¹²⁸. He has been a prominent figure in Australian media since joining the Nine Network in 1987 ⁴.

Early Life and Career

Born on June 19, 1954, Richard Stephen Wilkins initially trained as a teacher in English and music in New Zealand ¹². Before his television career, Wilkins gained recognition in the 1970s with his band Wilde and Reckless in his home country ⁷.

Television and Radio Career

Wilkins is best known for his role as Entertainment Editor on the Nine Network's flagship morning program, Today ⁴. He also serves as a weekend announcer on smoothfm ¹⁵. His career at the Nine Network began in 1987, where he first hosted the Australian version of the show MTV ⁴.

Recent News and Events

As of 2026, Richard Wilkins continues to be in the public eye. He has recently been a target of online scammers, with fake photos of him being arrested circulating on the internet ³. In March 2020, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 ⁵.

Personal Life

Wilkins has children, including a son ⁵⁷. In the 1970s, he recalled life on the road with his then-girlfriend and their two children, Adam and Rebecca ⁷. His net worth for 2026 has been a subject of public interest ⁶.