Jonathan Bailey Steals The Show With Surprise Appearance At 2025 TikTok Awards

Australia’s thirst for PEOPLE‘s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, Jonathan Bailey, has continued to be quenched after the Wicked hunk of spunk surprised punters by appearing at the 2025 TikTok Awards.

 

ICYMI, a bunch of your internet faves have packed into the newly titled TikTok Entertainment Centre (formerly known as the ICC Sydney Theatre) for the annual rager that is the TikTok Awards.

While the 2025 TikTok Awards are an opportunity to spotlight Aussie content creators, audiences were left gooped and gagged after Jonathan Bailey appeared on the stage.

Before announcing the recipient of the TikTok For Good Award, Love Island Australia goddess Sophie Monk pulled off an iconic Glinda stunt, summoning the fearless Fiyero on stage.

(Image source: TikTok Australia)

(Image source: TikTok Australia)

Donning a green sweater, snazzy shades and jeans, Bailey came through ready to hand out the award.

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Back in oz! #jonathanbailey #wickedmovie #tiktokawards2025

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“Standing here tonight, I’m reminded that you don’t need magic to make a real difference. TikTok is known for creativity, humour, and entertainment, but it’s also become a space where people take action, raise their voices, and lift up their communities,” Bailey said after cheers from the crowd died down.

“One video, one message, one spark of humanity can ripple outward and change lives.”

Ultimately, it was Australian wildlife conservationist Josh Neille (@josh_neille) who took home the award for TikTok For Good.

Alongside Bailey’s ~wicked~ appearance, Tongan TikToker Ilai Matangi (@havea_676) took home the biggie of the night, Creator of the Year, presented by NESCAFÉ.

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Out in the pen today with Rocco the wombat 🐻 Haven’t seen him much since the girls were released, every time I go out there now he’s hit that stage where he flicks the switch as a male wombat 💪 Full territorial mode, wanting to defend his space and own it That’s actually a great sign, he’s well on his way to being ready for the bush 🌿 No interest in humans anymore, does his best to fight us off, and that’s exactly what we want. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we can get Rocco back out in the wild where he belongs, and free up some room for Betty and Kev Meanwhile, little Steve-O the wombat 🐾 riding in the hoodie pocket is coming along brilliantly. Already such a cheeky little character in the making. Legends all round! ONYA Legends! 💚✨

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“I’m so grateful for TikTok — it lets me showcase my family, comedy, and culture. I started making videos with my kids for fun, and I never imagined it would turn into such a fulfilling career,” Matangi said in his speech.

“To be here, winning this award voted by my TikTok fans is truly humbling. This recognition isn’t just for me, it’s for my family, and the community that’s supported me from day one.”

It truly was a big night for our TikTokers Down Under, but also for the theatre kids who got to catch a glimpse of the Sexiest Man Alive.

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