Scott Tweedie

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]