by Dilek Saticieli
The glitz and glamour of the TV WEEK Logie Awards returned to Sydney after more than 30 years in Melbourne and more recently the Gold Coast. The Star Sydney hosted the spectacular red carpet, awards ceremony and the exclusive celebrity after party.
Australian TV’s night of nights was hosted by comedian Sam Pang from The Front Bar and Have You Been Paying Attention?, the latter winning Most Popular Comedy Program for the fourth time.
In his opening monologue, Pang roasted a myriad of celebrities including Karl Stefanovic, Osher Günsberg, Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Julia Morris, Jonathan LaPaglia, and the MAFS cast in attendance. Pang was applauded for his wit, as the roasts continued throughout the night.
Recently passing away, TV industry legend Brian Walsh was inducted into the TV WEEK Logie Awards Hall of Fame. Walsh’s storied career was highlighted on screen as well as tributes from Jason Donovan, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
Controversially, Sonia Kruger won the Gold Logie for the Most Popular Personality on television after hosting three Channel Seven shows: Big Brother, Dancing with the Stars and The Voice.
Live music performances included Kate Miller-Hedke, Peking Duck (featuring G Flip and Ayesha Madon), and Amy Shark.
The red carpet and Awards ceremony was broadcast live exclusively on Channel 7 and 7plus. The replay is available on 7plus.
Here’s the full list of this year’s winners and nominees.
Most Popular Awards
TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
- Winner: Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars and Big Brother, Seven Network
- Hamish Blake, LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network
- Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Taskmaster, Network 10
- Leigh Sales, 30 and Australian Story, ABC
- Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Osher Günsberg, The Bachelors Australia and The Masked Singer Australia, Network 10
- Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, ABC
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
- Winner: Tony Armstrong, A Dog’s World with Tony Armstrong and News Breakfast, ABC
- Hamish Blake, LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network
- Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Taskmaster, Network 10
- Scott Cam, The Block, 9Network
- Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, ABC
- Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars and Big Brother, Seven Network
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
- Winner: Amy Shark, Australian Idol, Seven Network
- Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix
- Chloe Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix
- Flex Mami, Love Island Australia, 9Network
- Kween Kong, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (Season 2), Stan
- Lilliana Bowrey, Surviving Summer, Netflix
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Popular Actor
- Winner: Sam Neill, The Twelve, FOXTEL and BINGE
- James Stewart, Home and Away, Seven Network
- Lincoln Younes, After The Verdict, 9Network, Last King of The Cross, Paramount+ and Barons, ABC
- Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Patrick Brammall, Colin from Accounts, BINGE and Summer Love, ABC
- Ray Meagher, Home and Away, Seven Network
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Popular Actress
- Winner: Kitty Flanagan, Fisk (Season 2), ABC
- Ada Nicodemou, Home and Away, Seven Network
- Celeste Barber, Wellmania, Netflix
- Emily Symons, Home and Away, Seven Network
- Julia Zemiro, Fisk (Season 2), ABC
- Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network
Most Popular Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
- Winner: Home and Away, Seven Network
- Heartbreak High, Netflix
- Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Savage River, ABC
- The Twelve, FOXTEL and BINGE
- Underbelly: Vanishing Act, 9Network
Most Popular Comedy Program
- Winner: Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
- Fisk (Season 2), ABC
- Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, ABC
- The Front Bar, Seven Network
- The Hundred with Andy Lee, 9Network
- Wellmania, Netflix
Most Popular Entertainment Program
- Winner: Gogglebox Australia, FOXTEL and Network 10
- Australia’s Got Talent, Seven Network
- Gruen, ABC
- Hard Quiz, ABC
- LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network
- The Voice, Seven Network
Most Popular Current Affairs Program
- Winner: Australian Story, ABC
- 60 Minutes, 9Network
- 30, ABC
- A Current Affair, 9Network
- Foreign Correspondent, ABC
- Four Corners, ABC
Most Popular Reality Program
- Winner: MasterChef Australia: Fans and Favourites, Network 10
- Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network
- Hunted Australia, Network 10
- I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
- Married at First Sight, 9Network
- The Block, 9Network
Most Popular Lifestyle Program
- Winner: Travel Guides, 9Network
- A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong, ABC
- Back Roads, ABC
- Better Homes and Gardens, Seven Network
- Gardening Australia, ABC
- Selling Houses Australia, FOXTEL
Most Outstanding Awards
TV WEEK LOGIE – Hall of Fame Award
Brian Walsh
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Outstanding Actor
- Winner: Patrick Brammall, Colin from Accounts, BINGE
- Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Richard Roxburgh, Bali 2002, Stan
- Sam Neill, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Tim Draxl, In Our Blood, ABC
- Tim Minchin, Upright (Season 2), FOXTEL & BINGE
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Outstanding Actress
- Winner: Harriet Dyer, Colin from Accounts, BINGE
- Claudia Jesse, Bali 2002, Stan
- Claudia Karvan, Bump Season 3, Stan
- Kate Mulvany, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Marta Dusseldorp, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Milly Alcock, Upright (Season 2), FOXTEL & BINGE
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor
- Winner: Thomas Weatherall, Heartbreak High, Netflix
- Alexander England, Black Snow, Stan
- Arka Das, Here Out West, ABC
- Clarence Ryan, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Hamish Michael, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Luke Arnold, True Colours, SBS
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress
- Winner: Brooke Satchwell, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Hayley McElhinney, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Miranda Otto, True Colours, SBS
- Pallavi Sharda, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Virginia Gay, After The Verdict, 9Network
- Yerin Ha, Bad Behaviour, Stan
Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
- Winner: The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
- Black Snow, Stan
- Five Bedrooms, Paramount+
- In Our Blood, ABC
- Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
- Significant Others, ABC
Most Outstanding Entertainment Program
- Winner: The Cheap Seats, Network 10
- Gruen Nation Season 3, ABC
- Hard Quiz, ABC
- LEGO® Masters Australia, 9Network
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, Stan
- The Masked Singer Australia, Network 10
Most Outstanding Comedy Program
- Winner: Colin from Accounts, BINGE
- Fisk S2, ABC
- Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
- Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, ABC
- Summer Love, ABC
- Taskmaster, Network 10
Most Outstanding Reality Program
- Winner: Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains, Network 10
- Hunted Australia, Network 10
- I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
- Married at First Sight, 9Network
- MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites, Network 10
- The Block, 9Network
Most Outstanding News Coverage or Public Affairs Report
- Winner: Foreign Correspondent – Saving the Children, ABC
- 7NEWS – Turkey Earthquake, Seven Network
- A Current Affair – Seaworld Helicopter Disaster, 9Network
- Foreign Correspondent – Somalia: A Story of Survival, ABC
- Four Corners – Do No Harm, ABC
- Four Corners – How Many More, ABC
Most Outstanding Sports Coverage
- Winner: State of Origin, 9Network
- 2022 AFL Grand Final, Seven Network
- 2022 FIFA World Cup, SBS
- 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival, Network 10
- 2023 Australian Open, 9Network
- Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Seven Network
Most Outstanding Children’s Program
- Winner: Crazy Fun Park, ABC
- Barrumbi Kids, SBS
- Bluey, ABC
- Surviving Summer, Netflix
- Turn Up The Volume, ABC
- Ultimate Classroom, Network 10
Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program
- Winner: The Australian Wars, SBS
- Alone Australia, SBS
- Australia’s Wild Odyssey, ABC
- Old People’s Home For Teenagers, ABC
- Revealed: Trafficked, Stan
- Todd Sampson’s Mirror Mirror: Love & Hate, Network
