Scott Tweedie | |
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![]() Tweedie in 2020 | |
Born | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | 29 January 1988
Nationality | Australian |
Education | St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter, reporter |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | The Loop Prank Patrol Australian Idol |
Height | 6’1 |
Scott Tweedie (born 29 January 1988) is an Australian television and radio host, presenter and producer. He previously was in the United States hosting on the E! Network. Tweedie was a network host for Network 10, hosting the hit music television program The Loop and a reporter on Studio 10 and hosted the children's series Prank Patrol on the former ABC3 (now ABC Me) channel. [1]
In September 2022, Tweedie was announced a host of the Australian Idol reboot which broadcast in early 2023, on the Seven Network alongside Ricki Lee Coulter. [2]
Tweedie had originally planned to become a merchant banker, but later decided to become a radio presenter for Nova 106.9 in Brisbane. [3] He graduated from university with a degree in commerce and finance. [4]
In 2009, Tweedie became a host on the Australian television children series Prank Patrol , which launched on 4 December via ABC3, a children's digital television channel owned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). [5] Prank Patrol is based on the original Canadian series, in which kids get to play a prank on their chosen targets. [5] Tweedie is assisted by the Ninjas and an expert to help the kids create their prank. [5] In 2011, Tweedie and Kayne Tremills became co-hosts for the Australian version of the medieval-themed physical kids game show Splatalot! , which first aired on 5 November via ABC3. [6] In 2013, Tweedie hosted WAC: World Animal Championships, along with Amberley Lobo, again on ABC3. [7]
In January 2012, Tweedie and Ash London (later Liv Phyland) became co-hosts on the Australian television music program The Loop , which first aired on 28 January via Eleven, a digital television channel owned by Network Ten. [8] The show featured the top 20 downloaded songs on iTunes each week, classic music, new Australian releases, viral videos and trending tweets. [8] Tweedie filmed over 400 episodes. [9] Tweedie has interviewed a number of international artists such as Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Matt Damon, Ed Sheeran and Tom Cruise. [10] [11]
In December 2014, Tweedie with co-host Jessica Tovey and roving reporter Alicia Malone commenced a weekly movie show, Movie Juice, airing on One. The first episode aired on Tuesday 16 December 2014. [12]
In November 2016, Tweedie announced that he would be making his acting debut as Derek Meeps with a guest role in Neighbours on 18 November 2016. [13]
In January 2018, Network Ten announced that Tweedie would travel to Africa to host Edge of the Jungle a behind the scenes online series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. [14] Tweedie also joined Studio 10 as a reporter. [15]
In 2019, Tweedie hosted Australia's Dancing with the Stars , filling in for host Grant Denyer who was injured at the time. [11]
In November 2019, Tweedie announced his resignation from Network 10 after 8 years with the network, moving onto a new role overseas. [16]
In March 2022, Tweedie returned to Network 10 to temporarily replace Beau Ryan as host of The Amazing Race Australia 6 after some of the crew members tested positive for COVID-19. [17]
In December 2019, it was announced that Tweedie was moving to New York to host the early morning program E! News , and Pop of the Morning with Lilliana Vazquez from 6 January 2020. [18] Shaq labelled Tweedie "the worlds sexiest Australian". [19] During the COVID-19 lockdown, Tweedie hosted an Instagram Live series called HappE! Hour in which he made cocktails and interviewed celebrities. [10]
In late 2020, he relocated to Los Angeles after both E! News and Pop of the Morning were axed in New York. [20]
In September 2022, Tweedie, was announced as the host of the upcoming Australian Idol reboot scheduled for broadcast in 2023, on the Seven Network alongside Ricki Lee Coulter. [2]
Born in Brisbane, Tweedie attended a boys school where he was captain of cross country in his senior year (2005). [11] [4] He lived in Sydney for a number of years and has two older sisters. [4]
Tweedie was in a relationship with model Georgia Berg for a number of years that ended in 2018. [21] Scott was in a relationship with architect Madeleine John, they dated from 2019 until 2021. [10]
Surfing is something that Tweedie loves and he would go a few days a week whilst living in Australia. [4] Japanese food is Tweedie's favourite, but he also loves junk food in moderation. [4]
When interviewing Kesha, Tweedie asked if she would like to give him a tattoo. She pulled down his pants and drew a penis in permanent marker and surrounded it with glitter. [11]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009–13 | Prank Patrol | Himself | Host (using his nickname, "Scotty") |
2011 | Splatalot! | Host | |
2012–19 | The Loop | ||
2013 | WAC! The World Animal Championships | ||
2014–15 | Movie Juice | ||
2016 | Neighbours | Derek Meeps | 1 episode |
2018–19 | Edge of the Jungle | Himself | Host; online behind the scenes I'm a Celebrity series |
The 60th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Host and presenter | ||
Studio 10 | Reporter | ||
2019 | Dancing with the Stars Australia | Guest Co-host (Filled in for Grant Denyer); 1 Episode | |
Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway | 2 Episodes | ||
Celebrity Name Game | 1 Episode | ||
2020 | E! News | Host | |
2020 | Pop of the Morning | Himself | Co-Host |
2022 | The Amazing Race Australia | Guest Host (Filled in for Beau Ryan), 3 Episodes | |
2023–present | Australian Idol | Co-host | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Yesterday Is Here | — | Composer |
2018 | Head Above Water | Tommy Lee |