Exclusive: Former host ofSale of the Century Glenn Ridge decided to leave the lights and camera’s behind for the quiet life of a cattle farmer in country Victoria following the <a href="https://comicvibe.com/10-best-hbo-max-tv-shows-of-2026-so-far/” title=”10 Best HBO Max TV Shows Of 2026 (So Far)”>shows end in 2001.
Sale of the Century was one of Australia’s most popular game shows for more than 20 years, running between 1980 and 2001. It was fronted by both Tony Barber and Ridge, with Ridge seeing the show through to its final episode.
When it was all over, Ridge decided to pursue his dream of owning a cattle farm.
“I always wanted to [open a cattle farm],” Ridge told to nine.com.au.
“My interest [now] is farming, we raise cattle… I guess you’d say I’m a struggling farmer in Australia’s agricultural business.”
The television veteran explained that he owns “a couple hundred” Australian Angus cows before opening up about the struggles of farming.
