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EXCLUSIVE | NINE eyes bigger role for rising TODAY show reporter SCHERRI-LEE BIGGS

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The fill-in weather presenter has impressed executives over summer

Sherri-Lee Biggs with the team from 9 News Perth

There’s a saying in TV – never take holidays!

That old adage relates to the idea that your fill-in might impress those in charge and you might not have a job to return to.

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This summer the standout performer has easily been Scherri-Lee Biggs, who has been filling in as the weather presenter on Nine’s Today show.

So popular has Scherri-Lee proven to be, the former Miss Universe Australia has made headlines over the non-ratings period for her onscreen antics and personal life.

And while regular weather presenter Tim Davies has nothing to worry about (he is well-liked by executives), TV Blackbox can reveal Nine’s big bosses are currently looking at other roles based in Sydney for Scherri-Lee.

Sources say the line-up of the Today show will not change, but they also don’t want to lose the personable performer.

The Today show is keen to overtake arch rival Sunrise in 2022 after a very successful 2021. In fact, the show claimed wins on the East Coast and in some markets, but Sunrise retained the ratings crown nationally.

But there’s no doubt Nine wants to strengthen its offerings and Scherri-Lee is seen as a future star who connects with viewers.

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While there was an expectation she would return to Perth to continue presenting weather for Nine News, those plans appear to be in doubt as conversations continue with management.

Whatever new role she takes up in Sydney, you can expect to see more of Scherri-Lee on our screens as she becomes the permanent fill-in weather presenter for the weekday edition of Today… in addition to a new role.

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Robert McKnight
Robert McKnighthttps://tvblackbox.com.au/robert-mcknight/
"Leading TV commentator" - The Daily Telegraph | "Known for his impeccable sources in the TV industry" - The Daily Mail | "Always first with the correct info" - Beau Ryan | Robert McKnight is a highly regarded Australian Television Producer having worked at SEVEN, NINE and TEN during his 30 years in the industry. Currently Rob can be seen every fortnight on THE MORNING SHOW (7) and heard on NIGHTS WITH JOHN STANLEY (2GB/4BC). He is also a producer on 7 NEWS SPOTLIGHT.
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