Today show reporter Scherri-Lee Biggs is set for a ‘new role’ in Sydney

Today reporter Scherri-Lee Biggs is set for a ‘new role’ in Sydney after impressing Nine executives while filling in for weatherman Tim Davies


Scherri-Lee Biggs has won over Today show viewers while filling in for weather presenter Tim Davies over the holiday season.

And Channel Nine is now considering a ‘new role’ for the 31-year-old reporter following her recent success on the breakfast program.

Network executives are looking at promoting Scherri-Lee from 9News Perth to a more high-profile role in Sydney, reports TV Blackbox.

Successful: Channel Nine is reportedly considering a ‘new role’ for Scherri-Lee Biggs (pictured) following her recent success filling in on the Today show

While sources say the Today show’s line-up will not change, the former beauty queen is seen as a ‘future star’ at the network.

Some insiders have suggested she may end up on Weekend Today. 

Scherri-Lee filled in for weatherman Tim over the Christmas holidays, and within a matter of days viewers were calling for her to have a full-time role.

Fans flooded the model’s Instagram page with gushing comments, begging her to ditch her native Perth and stay in Sydney.

Chosen one: While sources say the Today show's line-up will not change, the former beauty queen is seen as a 'future star' at the network

Chosen one: While sources say the Today show’s line-up will not change, the former beauty queen is seen as a ‘future star’ at the network

‘Holy smokes. I’m switching to Nine,’ wrote one, while another added: ‘Sydney’s gain, Perth’s loss!’

A third commented: ‘You need to be the new full-time weather girl on Today show!’

However, Scherri-Lee dashed their dreams by confirming she would be heading back to Perth once her temporary gig in Sydney was up.

‘I’ve got a few more weeks before I head back to the wild wild west,’ she said.

TV role: Scherri-Lee has been filling in for weatherman Tim Davies over the holidays

TV role: Scherri-Lee has been filling in for weatherman Tim Davies over the holidays

In another comment, she said she had enjoyed her time on the Today show but admitted it had been hard work.

‘It’s been so much fun,’ she wrote. ‘Now I know why Tim Davies deserves a well earned break.’

Scherri-Lee shot to fame when she won Miss Universe Australia in 2011 – the year after Jesinta Franklin took the crown.

She went on to represent her country in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant, placing in the top 10.

Fan favourite: Last month, viewers called for Scherri-Lee to step into the role permanently

Fan favourite: Last month, viewers called for Scherri-Lee to step into the role permanently

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