Comedian Sam Pang won the TV Week Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television at the 66th TV Week Logie Awards held at The Star in Sydney on Sunday evening.
Television presenter Robert Irwin claimed the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter for Channel 10's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, while former tennis star Jelena Dokic won the inaugural Bruce McAvaney Award for Most Popular Sports Presenter.
The annual TV Week Logie Awards celebrate excellence in Australian television, bringing together stars, presenters, and creators from across major broadcast networks and streaming platforms.
Gold Logie Winners and Major Award Honors
Pang, 52, secured the top prize after competing against a high-profile lineup of fellow nominees. The 22-year-old Irwin was nominated for the Gold Logie alongside his I'm A Celebrity co-host Julia Morris, 57, who received her fifth nomination in the category.
The Gold Logie category also featured former ABC News Breakfast presenter Lisa Millar, 57, nominated for her work on Backroads and Muster Dogs; MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow, 52; Channel Nine presenter Ally Langdon, 47; and presenter Todd Woodbridge, 55.
Langdon was awarded the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter for her work across A Current Affair, The Great Debate, and Election 2025: Australia Decides on 9Network. Meanwhile, Deborah Mailman was honoured at the ceremony as the first Indigenous inductee to the Logies Hall of Fame, attending the event in a black sequinned pantsuit.
The 2026 ceremony marked the introduction of the Bruce McAvaney Award for Most Popular Sports Presenter, named after veteran broadcaster Bruce McAvaney, a Logie Awards Hall of Fame recipient who covered international sports over five decades. Dokic won the award for her coverage of the 2026 Australian Open, 2025 Melbourne Cup, Wimbledon 2025, Roland Garros 2025, US Open 2025, and Cross Court 2025 on 9Network, beating nominees including McAvaney, Danika Mason, Eddie McGuire, James Bracey, and Ricky Ponting.
Network Changes and I'm A Celebrity Future
The Gold Logie nominations for Irwin and Morris follow Network 10's decision in May to rest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! for the 2027 television season.
A spokesperson for Network 10 stated, "We have made the decision to rest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2027 as we focus on offering our audience a range of content on all platforms," adding, "We look forward to working with Julia Morris and Robert Irwin on other projects."
The reality series opened strong in 2026 with an audience of 925,000 viewers, but ratings declined to 571,000 by the season finale. Reflecting on the nominations and the show's pause when nominations were released in January, Morris said, "It's the end of an era. I probably won't notice the heartbreak until it's time to go to the jungle."
Morris added, "It was 12 years in a row - and that jungle saved my life on so many different levels. How could I not be anything but grateful?" before commenting, "I gotta go and find some work, if you know what I'm saying."
Red Carpet Fashion and Plunging Gowns
Stars arrived on the red carpet at The Star in Sydney wearing bold designer outfits, with plunging necklines proving a dominant trend of the evening. Carrie Bickmore made her red carpet arrival in a low-cut animal print gown designed by Alex Perry.
Sonia Kruger stepped out in a bronze Leah Da Glória gown that featured a fringed skirt, draped detailing, and a low neckline.
Samantha Armytage traded her usual conservative style for a maroon sequinned jumpsuit with a plunging halter neckline.
Home And Away actress Ada Nicodemou opted for a sculptural powder blue gown by Leah Da Glória.
Nicodemou posed arm-in-arm on the red carpet with her beau and fellow Home And Away star James Stewart.
Sophie Monk showcased a bombshell look in a black corset dress designed with strategic drapery and lace detailing.
Monk posed for photographers along the red carpet as guests entered the venue.
Television presenter Mel McLaughlin wore a sequinned black gown with a neckline plunging toward her navel.
7Bravo presenter Bella Varelis selected a black deep V glittering gown for the ceremony.
Varelis complemented her glittering ensemble with minimal accessories and soft curls.
Singer Ricki-Lee Coulter arrived in a champagne sequin gown accompanied by a dramatic cape.
Coulter posed alongside Scott Tweedie on the red carpet prior to the awards presentation.
Deborah Knight wore a strapless champagne dress teamed with a jade green clutch.
Veteran television personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley selected a pink fishtail gown with a plunging neckline.
Red Carpet Styles and Designer Ensembles
Comedian Julia Morris wore a white Alin Le' Kal gown featuring a draped corset and ballgown skirt. Presenter Georgie Tunny arrived in a black sequinned gown with side cut-outs designed by Christopher Esber.
Brittany Hockley channelled dark romanticism in a corset dress featuring red draping and long ribbons tied at her wrist cuffs, styling her hair in dramatic curls. Comedian Andy Lee, dressed in a suit and bow-tie, walked the red carpet with fiancée Rebecca Harding, who wore a silver Steven Khalil gown with tulle detailing at the hem.
Kylie Gillies of The Morning Show chose a black column gown underneath a black fringed shawl, posing beside Larry Emdur, who wore a black suit, matching shirt, and tie. Singer Kate Miller-Heidke wore a blue halter-neck gown, while My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge paired a blue suit with sneakers. Sports journalist Abbey Gelmi showcased a chainmail-inspired maxi skirt and tulle crop-top.
Married At First Sight judge Alessandra Rampolla wore a blush satin Steven Khalil gown styled by Katherine Rizk, accessorised with Cerrone jewels and Aquazzura shoes from Cosmopolitan Shoes, with hair and makeup by Liz Tieu. Television presenter Joanna Griggs selected a satin black off-shoulder gown with silver jewellery, while actress Philippa Northeast wore a rose-coloured frock with fringe detailing.
Tom Gleeson wore a black suit and bow-tie beside his wife Ellie Parker in a grey A-line gown. MasterChef judges Sofia Levin and Poh Ling Yeow posed together arm-in-arm. Actor Simon Baker arrived in a black suit, bow tie, and his signature black spectacles, while Shaynna Blaze of The Block wore a gown by Cappellazzo Couture.
Journalist Leigh Sales chose a black draped gown with sheer tights, Kym Wilson of A Country Practice wore a semi-sheer black gown with floral appliqué, and radio star Amanda Keller wore a powder blue power suit with floral detailing matching her heels. Actor Lincoln Younes wore a grey suit, while Pia Miranda in an aubergine velvet jumpsuit arrived with chef Adam Liaw in a suit and bow-tie.
Actress Asher Keddie wore a silver beaded gown with a high neck and front splits, Emma Watkins wore a floral A-line gown with long sleeves, and Miranda Tapsell selected a red silk off-shoulder dress. Sylvia Jeffreys wore a midnight-hued gown, displaying her baby bump hours after announcing her pregnancy news. Actress Georgie Parker wore a gold embellished gown with neck drapery, while pregnant footballer Abbey Holmes wore a white one-shouldered Grecian-inspired gown.
Laura Byrne wore a blue one-shoulder gown by Gold Couture. Ceremony co-host Robert Irwin wore a unique suit, while Sunrise co-hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington wore an off-the-shoulder black gown and a mustard blazer respectively. Edwina Bartholomew wore a candy pink dress, Nine's Belinda Russell wore a strapless silver gown with side gathering, Luke Hemsworth wore a black suit and tie, Gretel Killeen wore a pinstriped power suit with palazzo trousers and a purple scarf, Brooke Satchwell wore a low-cut embellished black gown, Catriona Rowntree wore a red gown with a corset-inspired bodice, Natalie Gruzlewski wore a black trumpet gown, and Tim Minchin wore balloon trousers.
Complete Category Winners and Top Nominees
In the drama categories, RFDS on Seven Network won Best Drama Program over Dear Life, Heartbreak High, Mystery Road: Origin, The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, and Watching You. Sam Neill won Best Lead Actor in a Drama for The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer on Binge and Foxtel, while Brooke Satchwell won Best Lead Actress in a Drama for Dear Life on Stan.
Simon Baker won Supporting Actor in a Drama for The Narrow Road to the Deep North on Prime Video, while Claudia Karvan won Supporting Actress in a Drama for Homebodies on SBS. In comedy, Dog Park on ABC won Best Scripted Comedy Program, with Celia Pacquola winning Best Actress in a Comedy. Steve Bisley won Best Actor in a Comedy for Deadloch on Prime Video, and Have You Been Paying Attention? on Network 10 won Best Comedy Entertainment Program.
Goolagong on ABC took home Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with Lila McGuire winning the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent. MasterChef Australia on Network 10 won Best Competition Reality Program, Tipping Point Australia on 9Network won Best Entertainment Program, and Muster Dogs on ABC won Best Structured Reality Program.
Australian Story on ABC won Best Current Affairs Program, while 7NEWS and Sunrise on Seven Network won Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report for the Bondi Terror Attack coverage. Travel Guides on 9Network won Best Lifestyle Program, Play School on ABC won Best Children's Program, The Assembly on ABC won Best Factual or Documentary Program, and 9Network's Australian Open 2026 coverage won Best Sports Coverage.
