Scott Tweedie

Scott Tweedie

Tweedie in January 2012
Born (1988-01-29) 29 January 1988
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Education St Josephs College Gregory Terrace
Occupation Television and radio presenter
Years active 2009–present
Employer Network Ten

Scott "Scotty" Tweedie[1] (born 29 January 1988) is an Australian television and radio presenter, best known for his roles as a host on the Australian television children series Prank Patrol, and on the Australian television music program The Loop.[2]

Career

Scott had originally planned to become a merchant banker, but later decided to become a radio presenter for Brisbane's Nova 106.9.[3]

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).[4] Prank Patrol is based on the original Canadian series, in which kids get to play a prank on their chosen targets.[4] Tweedie is assisted by The Ninjas and an expert to help the kids create their prank.[4] 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.[5] In 2013, Tweedie hosted WAC: World Animal Championships along with Amberley Lobo, again on ABC3.[6]

In January 2012, Tweedie and Ash London 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.[7] The show features the top 20 downloaded songs on iTunes each week, classic music, new Australian releases, viral videos and trending tweets.[7]

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.[8]

In November 2016, Tweedie announced that he would be making his acting debut as Derek in Neighbours on 18 November 2016.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Scotty Tweedie's ABC3 profile".
  2. ↑ "All about... Scotty Tweedie". ABC3. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Scott Tweedie Bio". Eleven. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 "ABC3 Launches December 4, 2009". Throng Australia. Throng Ltd. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Splatalot: Country Style". Throng Australia. Throng Ltd. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "WAC: World Animal Championships site". http://www.abc.net.au/abc3/shows/14653.htm. External link in |website= (help);
  7. 1 2 Knox, David (23 January 2012). "New presenter for The Loop". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  8. ↑ http://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/movie-juice/about|title= Movie Juice About the Show
  9. ↑ "The Loop host Scott Tweedie makes Neighbours debut as Jodi Anasta's ex". The Daily Telegraph. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
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