Scott Tweedie

Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on January 29, 1988, Scott Tweedie initially pursued a degree in commerce and finance with plans for a career in merchant banking. However, he later pivoted into the media industry, beginning his career as a radio presenter for Nova 106.9 in Brisbane. This early experience in radio laid the groundwork for his extensive career in television. In 2009, Tweedie began hosting the Australian children’s series ‘Prank Patrol’ on ABC3, where he was known by his nickname “Scotty.” This role, based on the Canadian series, involved assisting children in orchestrating pranks with the help of Ninjas and expert consultants. His involvement with children’s programming continued with ‘Splatalot!’ starting in 2011 and ‘WAC: World Animal Championships’ in 2013, both on ABC3.

In January 2012, Tweedie expanded his reach by becoming a co-host of ‘The Loop’ on Network Ten, a music program broadcasting top music charts, viral videos, and trending social media content. Over his eight years with Network Ten, he hosted more than 400 episodes of ‘The Loop’ and interviewed various international artists and celebrities, including Katy Perry, Matt Damon, Ed Sheeran, and Tom Cruise. His work with Network Ten also included roles on ‘Movie Juice’ (2014-2015), ‘Edge of the Jungle’ (2018-2019) for ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’, and as a reporter for ‘Studio 10’. In 2016, he made his acting debut with a guest role as Derek Meeps in ‘Neighbours.’ He also temporarily filled in as host for ‘Dancing with the Stars Australia’ in 2019 and ‘The Amazing Race Australia’ in 2022.

A significant career move occurred in December 2019 when Tweedie relocated to New York to host ‘E! News’ and ‘Pop of the Morning’ alongside Lilliana Vazquez, starting in January 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he hosted an Instagram Live series called ‘HappE! Hour,’ featuring celebrity interviews. Following the cancellation of his E! shows in New York, he moved to Los Angeles in late 2020. Most recently, in September 2022, Tweedie was announced as a co-host for the reboot of ‘Australian Idol’ on the Seven Network, which began broadcasting in early 2023, alongside Ricki Lee Coulter. His career demonstrates a sustained progression through various hosting roles in both Australian and international television.