Weekend Today's Lauren Phillips got the fright of her life during a live weather cross on Sunday morning's program. Reporting from the lion encounter at Werribee Open Range Zoo, south-west of Melbourne, the 32-year-old screamed when a lion pounced during feeding time. After regaining her composure, Lauren told the show's co-hosts Richard Wilkins and Rebecca Maddern that she underestimated their speed. Got the fright of her life: Weekend Today's Lauren Phillips, 32, SCREAMED during a live weather cross on Sunday's program, as a lion pounced during feeding time (pictured)During the segment, Lauren sat in an African sahari vehicle, with a glass shield protecting her from the lion encounter. Rising star: Lauren has quickly become one of Australia's most popular television presentersLauren has quickly become one of Australia's most popular television presenters.

Source: Daily Mail December 06, 2020 13:27 UTC