Scott Tweedie | |
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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 |
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]
Career
[edit]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]
ABC
[edit]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]
Network 10
[edit]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]
E! News
[edit]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]
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In late 2020, he relocated to Los Angeles after both E! News and Pop of the Morning were axed in New York.[20]
Seven Network
[edit]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]
Personal life
[edit]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]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]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 |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Yesterday Is Here | — | Composer |
2018 | Head Above Water | Tommy Lee |
References
[edit]- ^ "All about... Scotty Tweedie". ABC3. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Meet the new judges of Australian Idol!".
- ^ "Scott Tweedie Bio". Eleven. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Courtney. "Exclusive: Scott Tweedie from E! Talks NYC, Prank Plans & More in New Interview | Feeling the Vibe Magazine". Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "ABC3 Launches December 4, 2009". Throng Australia. Throng Ltd. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Splatalot: Country Style". Throng Australia. Throng Ltd. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "WAC: World Animal Championships".
- ^ a b Knox, David (23 January 2012). "New presenter for The Loop". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "Scott Tweedie". The Fordham Company. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Get to know E! Host Scott Tweedie as he talks about moving to NYC, "HappE! Hour" and his role at E!, retrieved 9 June 2021
- ^ a b c d "Scott Tweedie". The Celebrity Whisperer. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ http://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/movie-juice/about%7Ctitle= Movie Juice About the Show
- ^ "The Loop host Scott Tweedie makes Neighbours debut as Jodi Anasta's ex". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Ten Launches 'Edge of the Jungle' Facebook Series - B&T". B&T. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Scott Tweedie". The Daily Talk Show. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Scott Tweedie Is Leaving Network 10". 10 daily. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ Molk, Steve (20 March 2022). "EXCLUSIVE | New season of THE AMAZING RACE AUSTRALIA smashed by COVID-19". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Studio 10's Scott Tweedie lands surprise new job in New York". NewsComAu. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ "Shaquille O'Neal Dubs Pop of the Morning's Scott Tweedie "the Sexiest Australian in the World"". E! Online. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Scott Tweedie announces he WON'T be leaving E! network despite both his shows being axed". ReadSector. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Why Scott Tweedie Keeps His Relationship with Model Georgia Berg Private". theFashionSpot. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2021.