Tears, laughter and a soap that ‘won’t die’ at Logies
Industry icon Lynne McGranger has taken home the coveted Gold Logie while Magda Szubanski’s Hall of Fame induction prompted an outpouring of emotion.
Home and Away star McGranger appeared stunned as she accepted the gong at the glittering Logies ceremony in Sydney on Sunday night.
The award caps a milestone year for the 72-year-old actor.
Earlier this year, she announced her retirement from her role as the legendary Irene Roberts on the cult-hit soap, after a decades-long chapter in Australian TV history.
“This show has been kept afloat because of the wonderful writers and the wonderful production,” she said.
“Yeah, it is a soap but you know what? It gives Australia’s actors and crew so much work, and we are so proud of it. Thirty-eight years, the bloody thing has been going for. It just won’t die. Fantastic.”
Earlier in the night, McGranger won her firstLogie, taking out best lead actress in a drama.
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It was an emotional ceremony, filled with both laughter and tears, which peaked when Szubanski was awarded the coveted Hall of Fame award.
The beloved comedian and actor, known for her portrayal of Sharon Strzelecki, in Kath & Kim, recently revealed her diagnosis of stage four blood cancer and was unable to attend the awards.
Magda Szubanski was inducted into the Logies’ Hall of Fame. Picture: AAP
Szubanski joked her award was in no way due to her cancer.
“I am getting this because of 40 years of hard work. Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, whatever it took. Finally it has all paid off,” she said.
Kitty Flanagan’s Fisk was one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home five Logie awards, including best scripted comedy program.
The show also swept the acting categories, with silver Logies awarded to its cast for best lead actress and best lead actor in a comedy and best supporting actor and actress.
The awards celebrated not only actors, but also acclaimed journalists and standout news programs.
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Ally Langdon took home the inaugural Ray Martin Award for most popular news or public affairs reporter, which recognises excellence and impact in television journalism.
Kitty Flanagan’s Fisk picked up five gongs, including best scripted comedy. Picture: AAP
Legendary journalist Ray Martin said he was honoured by the award tribute, as he handed the award of to A Current Affair host.
The news program, however, did fall short to ABC TV’s Australian Story, which won the Logie for best current affairs program.
Tennis star Jelena Dokic delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning the Logie for best factual or documentary program.
Her powerful documentary Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story traces her journey from refugee to tennis champion, while confronting the trauma of her abusive relationship with her father.
Family favourite LEGO Masters took home the award for best competition reality program, while Travel Guides celebrated its fourth Logie win, securing best lifestyle program.
Host Hamish Blake was also up for what would have been his third gold Logie. He had urged people not to vote for him, saying winning ahead of a strong category of women would not be “a great look”.
From drama stars to comedy favourites, the red carpet at The Star Sydney was filled with the hottest looks. There was even an appearance from Bandit and Chilli, stars of the beloved children’s cartoon Bluey.
Bandit and Chilli from Bluey on the Logies red carpet. Picture: AAP
The hit series took out the Logie for best children’s program.
Winners:
- Gold Logie: Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network
- Best lead actress in a drama: Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network
- Best lead actor in a drama: Sam Neill, The Twelve, Binge/Foxtel
- Best lead actress in a comedy: Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC
- Best lead actor in a comedy: Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC
- Most popular new talent: Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC
- Best drama: Return To Paradise, ABC
- Best entertainment program: The Voice, Seven Network
- Best children’s program: Bluey, ABC
- Best supporting actress: Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC
- Best supporting actor: Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC
- Bert Newton Award for most popular presenter: Todd Woodbridge, Nine Network
- Best lifestyle program: Travel Guides, Nine Network
- Best structured reality program: Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC
- Best news coverage or public affairs report: “Betrayal of Trust”, Four Corners, ABC
- Best miniseries or telemovie: Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
- Best factual or documentary program: Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, Nine Network
- Best competition reality program: LEGO Masters, Nine Network
- Best sports coverage: The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Nine Network/Stan Sport
- Best current affairs program: Australian Story, ABC
- Best scripted comedy: Fisk, ABC
- Best comedy entertainment program: Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network Ten
- Ray Martin Award for most popular news or public affairs presenter: Ally Langdon, Nine Network
- Logie Hall of Fame: Magda Szubanski
-AAP
