He entered Big Brother a regular Aussie — left with $1,000,000 and instant fame

Описание: In this episode, we sit down with a true radio legend, Trevor Butler from 102.9 Hot Tomato.

Trevor’s life changed forever when he won Big Brother 2004, becoming the first person in Australian history to take home a $1,000,000 cash prize. He opens up about the intense audition process, what life was really like inside the Big Brother house, and what it felt like to walk back into the real world before social media existed, when overnight fame was raw, overwhelming, and impossible to escape.

Trevor reflects on becoming one of the most recognisable people in the country almost instantly, how he handled the pressure, the loss of anonymity, and the identity shift that comes with sudden fame and money.

We then dive into his transition from reality TV superstar to respected radio host, unpacking how he rebuilt himself beyond the spotlight and forged a long-lasting career at 102.9 Hot Tomato. Trevor shares powerful insights on manifesting, belief, timing, and the hard-earned life lessons that came from winning a million dollars, being publicly judged, and learning that success means nothing without purpose.

This conversation is about fame, money, mindset, and reinvention, and what really happens after the cameras stop rolling.