Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on February 28, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Thomas Numme! From your unforgettable debut hosting Idol in 2003—where you charmed Norway with wit and warmth—to countless hilarious TV moments since then, you've truly become a national treasure. Who else could handle nervous contestants and unpredictable judges while keeping the nation laughing?

Whether it's your quick humor or effortless charisma on screen, each project becomes memorable thanks to you. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as that iconic first season of Idol did for all of us.

Keep smiling (and making us smile), because like fine wine—or classic Norwegian cheese—you only get better with age!