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The 65th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards has arrived, and host Sam Pang has us underway in his typical crude fashion. Jelena Dokic has been hailed for her powerful acceptance speech after the documentary delving into her abuse won the best documentary award. All eyes are on the seven Gold Logie nominees, with a record six women in the running to make it the first time since 2011 female nominations have outweighed the male nominations. Favourite Lynne McGranger may be anticipating victory with her dress choice this evening, wearing a golden gown to the Logies. Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the story of wellness influencer and conwoman Belle Gibson, has received a massive eight nominations, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress in a Drama. Follow along below as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. Logies drag on again Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 New award handed out Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Hamish Blake accepts Logie, but he wants this one Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Jelena Dokic hails 'massive' win for survivors Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Guy Montgomery wins Most Popular New Talent award Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" No surprises in the Children's Program category Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Hamish Blake addresses 'elephant in the room' Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. First Logie goes to... And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. Sam Pang embraces controversy in opening speech Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped. Logies kicks off with Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes has just given his all belting out Working Class Man, marking the start of the Logies. And he was the inspiration for host Sam Pang's first joke, who said he can't think of song that better represents the guests in front of him. Strap in, we're about to kick off. Why Sunrise host Nat Barr never goes to the Logies after party Despite it being the night of nights for Australian television, some of the most well-known faces on our screens can't truly let their hair down. Sunrise host Nat Barr told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she doesn't ever attend the after party because instead, she desperately tries to get some sleep for the next morning. If she's lucky, she gets one hour. "So we get out of here at roughly midnight, we get home at maybe 12:30, we get into bed at maybe 1, [and] we get up at 2:30," she explained. "So that hour and a half is the maximum possible time that we can sleep. It's about an hour sleep if we're lucky. "But it's only one night of the year, so who's complaining. We get to frock up and have a great night. Bacon and egg rolls, couple of coffees, and we're off and racing!" Yikes. Talk about dedication. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Barr (@natalie_barr7) Ricki-Lee addresses brutal snub She's nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter tonight, but Ricki-Lee was recently snubbed from Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs. She laughed off the slight while chatting with Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet and admitted she had 'a lot of gays reaching out [who were] very, very upset'. As for how she feels about being a Logie nominee, the Australian Idol host admitted it's 'an incredible honour'. 'I just think it's so nice to get recognition from the industry,' she said. 'We put so much work into this show, and I work really, really hard. I'm generally the first one to arrive on set and the last one to leave, so it's just nice to get that recognition and that nod from the industry to say, 'Hey, you've done a great job. We see you, good on you'.' How nominees find out they're up for a Logie What viewers at home might not realise is that, besides the Gold Logie nominees who are told in advance, stars don't find out they've been nominated for a Logie until the announcement is made to the public. Heartbreak High actress Chloé Hayden told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she didn't know she was up for Best Supporting Actress until she opened Instagram. 'You find out the same time that everyone else finds out!' she shared. 'Which is kind of fun. I'm like, this is nice. It's very wholesome, like we're all in this together.' Logies guests interview each other It's something we tried last year and it was so good we've done it again. We've asked tonight's guests to pass a question on to the next star interviewed, and you can see it for yourself below. How 'little trophy' changed Grant Denyer's life Let's now bring you some of what the biggest stars are saying, with Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin down on the red carpet. He spoke with Grant Denyer earlier, and he revealed how life-changing winning a Gold Logie was for him. 'You know what it did for me? I spent my entire life feeling inferior, like I'm not worthy, like I'm unlovable, like I don't deserve this," he said. "And then weirdly, it was like this incredible experience where I was kind of like, hey man, you are enough. "And then I just calmed the hell down and settled and was the happiest I've ever been. Who would've thought a little trophy would do that? How magical! It psychologically changed me into a new person, weird.' Denyer won the 2018 Gold Logie for his work hosting Family Feud. He was previously nominated in 2016 and 2017. Remarkable story behind Alone star's dress Let's just take a moment to appreciate Corinne Ooms' dress. Ooms, who was the last woman standing on SBS's survival show Alone, has reused plenty of her mementos from the show to create her outfit. The dress is made from the tarp she slept under for 70 days, while her bag is made from wallaby hide from the exact wallaby she famously caught on the show. The dress took more than 20 hours to make. More of the best red carpet looks OK, we've had a fair few people pass along the red carpet, so let's bring you some more photos now. Let's take a closer look at Lynne McGranger, who has fittingly worn a gold dress as the favourite to take the night's biggest award. Fellow nominee for the Gold Logie Lisa Millar has dazzled in purple (our favourite colour), while Sonia Kruger looks stunning as ever in her tight-fitting number. And there was plenty of shimmer from sports presenter Jelena Dokic. Colourful Costa strikes again Gardening icon Costa Georgiadis is known for bringing a bit of colour to the red carpet and this year is no different. He's once again styled his outfit with an array of flowers, this time throughout his hair. Georgiadis has previously spoken about his choice to wear thrifted clothing on awards nights to promote sustainability. Home and Away stars one year on after launching relationship The 2024 Logies was their first red carpet outing as a couple as they launched their relationship. And 12 months on, Home and Away stars Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart look as in love as they did this time last year. The man who doesn't want your vote arrives Here he is. The only male Gold Logie nominee, Hamish Blake. And while he could make it a hat-trick of Gold Logie wins tonight, he's joked he doesn't want you to vote for him. " Hi Hamish Blake here, and as you know I'm the only guy in the running and therefore it would not be a great look if I won," he told fans in a message shared to Nine shortly after the nominations were revealed. "So just organise, figure out your favourite lady and get right behind her." It's the first time women have outweighed male nominees in the top award since 2011. Blake, who is also up for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, previously won the Gold Logie in 2012 and drag on again Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 New award handed out Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Hamish Blake accepts Logie, but he wants this one Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Jelena Dokic hails 'massive' win for survivors Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Guy Montgomery wins Most Popular New Talent award Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" No surprises in the Children's Program category Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Hamish Blake addresses 'elephant in the room' Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. First Logie goes to... And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. Sam Pang embraces controversy in opening speech Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped. Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped. Logies kicks off with Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes has just given his all belting out Working Class Man, marking the start of the Logies. And he was the inspiration for host Sam Pang's first joke, who said he can't think of song that better represents the guests in front of him. Strap in, we're about to kick off. Jimmy Barnes has just given his all belting out Working Class Man, marking the start of the Logies. And he was the inspiration for host Sam Pang's first joke, who said he can't think of song that better represents the guests in front of him. Strap in, we're about to kick off. Why Sunrise host Nat Barr never goes to the Logies after party Despite it being the night of nights for Australian television, some of the most well-known faces on our screens can't truly let their hair down. Sunrise host Nat Barr told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she doesn't ever attend the after party because instead, she desperately tries to get some sleep for the next morning. If she's lucky, she gets one hour. "So we get out of here at roughly midnight, we get home at maybe 12:30, we get into bed at maybe 1, [and] we get up at 2:30," she explained. "So that hour and a half is the maximum possible time that we can sleep. It's about an hour sleep if we're lucky. "But it's only one night of the year, so who's complaining. We get to frock up and have a great night. Bacon and egg rolls, couple of coffees, and we're off and racing!" Yikes. Talk about dedication. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Barr (@natalie_barr7) Despite it being the night of nights for Australian television, some of the most well-known faces on our screens can't truly let their hair down. Sunrise host Nat Barr told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she doesn't ever attend the after party because instead, she desperately tries to get some sleep for the next morning. If she's lucky, she gets one hour. "So we get out of here at roughly midnight, we get home at maybe 12:30, we get into bed at maybe 1, [and] we get up at 2:30," she explained. "So that hour and a half is the maximum possible time that we can sleep. It's about an hour sleep if we're lucky. "But it's only one night of the year, so who's complaining. We get to frock up and have a great night. Bacon and egg rolls, couple of coffees, and we're off and racing!" Yikes. Talk about dedication. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Barr (@natalie_barr7) Ricki-Lee addresses brutal snub She's nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter tonight, but Ricki-Lee was recently snubbed from Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs. She laughed off the slight while chatting with Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet and admitted she had 'a lot of gays reaching out [who were] very, very upset'. As for how she feels about being a Logie nominee, the Australian Idol host admitted it's 'an incredible honour'. 'I just think it's so nice to get recognition from the industry,' she said. 'We put so much work into this show, and I work really, really hard. I'm generally the first one to arrive on set and the last one to leave, so it's just nice to get that recognition and that nod from the industry to say, 'Hey, you've done a great job. We see you, good on you'.' She's nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter tonight, but Ricki-Lee was recently snubbed from Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs. She laughed off the slight while chatting with Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet and admitted she had 'a lot of gays reaching out [who were] very, very upset'. As for how she feels about being a Logie nominee, the Australian Idol host admitted it's 'an incredible honour'. 'I just think it's so nice to get recognition from the industry,' she said. 'We put so much work into this show, and I work really, really hard. I'm generally the first one to arrive on set and the last one to leave, so it's just nice to get that recognition and that nod from the industry to say, 'Hey, you've done a great job. We see you, good on you'.' How nominees find out they're up for a Logie What viewers at home might not realise is that, besides the Gold Logie nominees who are told in advance, stars don't find out they've been nominated for a Logie until the announcement is made to the public. Heartbreak High actress Chloé Hayden told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she didn't know she was up for Best Supporting Actress until she opened Instagram. 'You find out the same time that everyone else finds out!' she shared. 'Which is kind of fun. I'm like, this is nice. It's very wholesome, like we're all in this together.' What viewers at home might not realise is that, besides the Gold Logie nominees who are told in advance, stars don't find out they've been nominated for a Logie until the announcement is made to the public. Heartbreak High actress Chloé Hayden told Yahoo Lifestyle on the red carpet that she didn't know she was up for Best Supporting Actress until she opened Instagram. 'You find out the same time that everyone else finds out!' she shared. 'Which is kind of fun. I'm like, this is nice. It's very wholesome, like we're all in this together.' Logies guests interview each other It's something we tried last year and it was so good we've done it again. We've asked tonight's guests to pass a question on to the next star interviewed, and you can see it for yourself below. It's something we tried last year and it was so good we've done it again. We've asked tonight's guests to pass a question on to the next star interviewed, and you can see it for yourself below. How 'little trophy' changed Grant Denyer's life Let's now bring you some of what the biggest stars are saying, with Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin down on the red carpet. He spoke with Grant Denyer earlier, and he revealed how life-changing winning a Gold Logie was for him. 'You know what it did for me? I spent my entire life feeling inferior, like I'm not worthy, like I'm unlovable, like I don't deserve this," he said. "And then weirdly, it was like this incredible experience where I was kind of like, hey man, you are enough. "And then I just calmed the hell down and settled and was the happiest I've ever been. Who would've thought a little trophy would do that? How magical! It psychologically changed me into a new person, weird.' Denyer won the 2018 Gold Logie for his work hosting Family Feud. He was previously nominated in 2016 and 2017. Let's now bring you some of what the biggest stars are saying, with Yahoo's Lachlan Guertin down on the red carpet. He spoke with Grant Denyer earlier, and he revealed how life-changing winning a Gold Logie was for him. 'You know what it did for me? I spent my entire life feeling inferior, like I'm not worthy, like I'm unlovable, like I don't deserve this," he said. "And then weirdly, it was like this incredible experience where I was kind of like, hey man, you are enough. "And then I just calmed the hell down and settled and was the happiest I've ever been. Who would've thought a little trophy would do that? How magical! It psychologically changed me into a new person, weird.' Denyer won the 2018 Gold Logie for his work hosting Family Feud. He was previously nominated in 2016 and 2017. Remarkable story behind Alone star's dress Let's just take a moment to appreciate Corinne Ooms' dress. Ooms, who was the last woman standing on SBS's survival show Alone, has reused plenty of her mementos from the show to create her outfit. The dress is made from the tarp she slept under for 70 days, while her bag is made from wallaby hide from the exact wallaby she famously caught on the show. The dress took more than 20 hours to make. Let's just take a moment to appreciate Corinne Ooms' dress. Ooms, who was the last woman standing on SBS's survival show Alone, has reused plenty of her mementos from the show to create her outfit. The dress is made from the tarp she slept under for 70 days, while her bag is made from wallaby hide from the exact wallaby she famously caught on the show. The dress took more than 20 hours to make. More of the best red carpet looks OK, we've had a fair few people pass along the red carpet, so let's bring you some more photos now. Let's take a closer look at Lynne McGranger, who has fittingly worn a gold dress as the favourite to take the night's biggest award. Fellow nominee for the Gold Logie Lisa Millar has dazzled in purple (our favourite colour), while Sonia Kruger looks stunning as ever in her tight-fitting number. And there was plenty of shimmer from sports presenter Jelena Dokic. OK, we've had a fair few people pass along the red carpet, so let's bring you some more photos now. Let's take a closer look at Lynne McGranger, who has fittingly worn a gold dress as the favourite to take the night's biggest award. Fellow nominee for the Gold Logie Lisa Millar has dazzled in purple (our favourite colour), while Sonia Kruger looks stunning as ever in her tight-fitting number. And there was plenty of shimmer from sports presenter Jelena Dokic. Colourful Costa strikes again Gardening icon Costa Georgiadis is known for bringing a bit of colour to the red carpet and this year is no different. He's once again styled his outfit with an array of flowers, this time throughout his hair. Georgiadis has previously spoken about his choice to wear thrifted clothing on awards nights to promote sustainability. Gardening icon Costa Georgiadis is known for bringing a bit of colour to the red carpet and this year is no different. He's once again styled his outfit with an array of flowers, this time throughout his hair. Georgiadis has previously spoken about his choice to wear thrifted clothing on awards nights to promote sustainability. Home and Away stars one year on after launching relationship The 2024 Logies was their first red carpet outing as a couple as they launched their relationship. And 12 months on, Home and Away stars Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart look as in love as they did this time last year. The 2024 Logies was their first red carpet outing as a couple as they launched their relationship. And 12 months on, Home and Away stars Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart look as in love as they did this time last year. The man who doesn't want your vote arrives Here he is. The only male Gold Logie nominee, Hamish Blake. And while he could make it a hat-trick of Gold Logie wins tonight, he's joked he doesn't want you to vote for him. " Hi Hamish Blake here, and as you know I'm the only guy in the running and therefore it would not be a great look if I won," he told fans in a message shared to Nine shortly after the nominations were revealed. "So just organise, figure out your favourite lady and get right behind her." It's the first time women have outweighed male nominees in the top award since 2011. Blake, who is also up for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, previously won the Gold Logie in 2012 and 2022. Here he is. The only male Gold Logie nominee, Hamish Blake. And while he could make it a hat-trick of Gold Logie wins tonight, he's joked he doesn't want you to vote for him. " Hi Hamish Blake here, and as you know I'm the only guy in the running and therefore it would not be a great look if I won," he told fans in a message shared to Nine shortly after the nominations were revealed. "So just organise, figure out your favourite lady and get right behind her." It's the first time women have outweighed male nominees in the top award since 2011. Blake, who is also up for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, previously won the Gold Logie in 2012 and 2022.
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Faith, flags and deep-dish pizza: Pope Leo shows Gen Z appeal as a million young people flock to Rome
Rome just wrapped the equivalent of a Catholic Woodstock. Its headline act: The new American Pope. Hundreds of thousands of young people descended on the Eternal City throughout the week for a festival of faith, music and religious services that saw groups of teens and young adults from across the globe singing songs, waving flags on Rome's ancient streets and camping out in huge warehouses on the city's outskirts. After descending by helicopter on Saturday evening, Pope Leo XIV greeted the sea of excited pilgrims with waves and blessings – and at one point, catching a tennis ball thrown from the crowd, showing off a skill he may have learned from his own love of the sport. After a prayer vigil, which took place at a sprawling site in Rome's Tor Vergata district, the crowd slept under the stars before waking up early Sunday as Leo returned to celebrate Mass. For Leo, who has been in post for less than 100 days, the mega-meeting of youth marks the first test for his pontificate on whether he can connect with the church's younger generations. The Vatican said authorities estimated more than a million young people turned out for the Sunday Mass alone, making it the largest event of his papacy. Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, was a hit with many young people, with a style that put aside pre-prepared speeches to engage in a back and forth with big crowds and who took tough questions from them about loss of faith, abortion and sexual abuse. Leo has a different style to Francis. The Chicago-born pope frequently keeps to his set texts and leans on the Vatican for help in a way that his more disruptive predecessor frequently avoided. Nevertheless, the pope was able to demonstrate an ability to connect with young people through his quiet charisma and authenticity, communicating less through dramatic actions and salty speeches, but with a gentle leadership. The youth event in Rome – part of the Catholic Church's jubilee celebrations – saw Leo both embrace the young people's enthusiasm but ensure moments of quiet contemplation. On Saturday evening, the crowd fell silent as Leo, kneeling at the main altar, led them in a period of silent prayer. It is still early days for Leo's papacy. While he has shown determination to continue with the reforms begun by Francis, he is still growing into the role. Leo is known for his methodical style and those close to him say he is likely to spend several months listening and analyzing before making major personnel appointments or other key decisions. As an Augustinian friar, his spirituality is contemplative and at the relatively youthful papal age of 69-years-old – on display on Saturday when he carried a large wooden cross up the stairs to the main altar – he doesn't need to rush. A key question is how he manages the church's central administration in the Vatican, the Roman Curia, which Francis often bypassed and sometimes strongly criticized. Leo has shown he wants to work with the institution but needs to avoid being controlled by it. Some Vatican observers say he still needs to find his voice and make better use of his linguistic advantages. 'I can understand that he wants to make sure he speaks Italian – and he speaks it well – as the pope is the Bishop of Rome,' Robert Mickens, a long time Vatican commentator and columnist for the Union of Catholic Asia News (UCAN) told CNN. 'But he has to speak in English if he wants to reach his target audience.' During the youth celebration Leo made better use of his languages, switching between Spanish, English and Italian – and on Tuesday evening, he electrified crowds who went wild when Leo made a surprise appearance after the welcome Mass. 'You are the light of the world!' he told them in English to loud cheers. Long-term trends show a sharp decline in youth engagement and identification in mainstream religions in Western nations. However, the Catholic Church could be bucking that trend, with some recent studies showing an increased interest among Gen Z. During the youth jamboree, Leo greeted a sea of iPhones in St Peter's Basilica as he met social media influencers described as 'digital missionaries' trying to connect with new audiences. One of them, José De Urquidi, a former craft beer brewer, told CNN that 'like missionaries' of the past who learned new languages and customs, 'Catholic influencers today translate eternal truths into the visual, immediate language of digital natives, meeting Gen Z within their cultural context.' 'It's such a cool experience to connect with people your age from different places all over the world that are living through the same thing and want to experience the same things,' 17-year-old Milena Solano, who had travelled from the United States, told CNN. 'Some people think it's weird to be religious, and I think meeting people that don't think that is so refreshing, and nice to see that you're not the only one,' Solano said. While Francis used to skim the newspapers, Leo is the first pope to wear an Apple watch and write his own emails. He is more conscious than his predecessors of online news and the world of social media – including its pitfalls. 'As you know, today there are algorithms that tell us what we should watch, what we should think, and who our friends should be. And so our relationships become confusing, sometimes anxious,' he told young people on Saturday. At a time of uncertainty – political and otherwise – many young people are also hoping Leo will be a voice for the marginalized. Victoria Aguirre, 17, from the pope's hometown of Chicago, said: 'I would really love for him to pray for my family and all the immigrants and refugees in our country, just for peace and refuge and safety for them.' And as Damian Hernandez, an 18-year-old from New Mexico waited for the pope to arrive, he said it was important for Leo to stress welcoming immigrants, 'particularly with what's happening in the United States with the deportations.' Among the American pilgrims in Rome, there was a special affinity for a pope who speaks their language and culture. Some in the crowd chanted 'Viva il papa' after Leo addressed the crowd in English before Mass on Sunday morning – and the pontiff looked pleased after he was handed a slice of Chicago deep dish pizza from Aurelio's in St. Peter's Square. Before his election, the pope was a frequent visitor to one of their restaurants in Homewood, Illinois. As pope, Leo can't go out for a quiet slice anymore. He went from the relative obscurity of a Rome-based cardinal to one of the most famous people in the world in a matter of hours. While most political leaders like to make a big impact in their first 100 days, Leo seems happy to listen, analyze and wait. This strategy could, in the long run, give him more authority inside the church to press ahead with reforms and as a moral voice on the world stage. 'We are with the young people of Gaza, we are with the young people of Ukraine,' Leo said at the end of Sunday's Mass. As the young people prepared to head home, he told them: 'My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that a different world is possible.' Alessandro Gentile, Witek Rzepczak and Clara Schönthaler contributed reporting.
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Faith, flags and deep-dish pizza: Pope Leo shows Gen Z appeal as a million young people flock to Rome
Rome just wrapped the equivalent of a Catholic Woodstock. Its headline act: The new American Pope. Hundreds of thousands of young people descended on the Eternal City throughout the week for a festival of faith, music and religious services that saw groups of teens and young adults from across the globe singing songs, waving flags on Rome's ancient streets and camping out in huge warehouses on the city's outskirts. After descending by helicopter on Saturday evening, Pope Leo XIV greeted the sea of excited pilgrims with waves and blessings – and at one point, catching a tennis ball thrown from the crowd, showing off a skill he may have learned from his own love of the sport. After a prayer vigil, which took place at a sprawling site in Rome's Tor Vergata district, the crowd slept under the stars before waking up early Sunday as Leo returned to celebrate Mass. For Leo, who has been in post for less than 100 days, the mega-meeting of youth marks the first test for his pontificate on whether he can connect with the church's younger generations. The Vatican said authorities estimated more than a million young people turned out for the Sunday Mass alone, making it the largest event of his papacy. Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, was a hit with many young people, with a style that put aside pre-prepared speeches to engage in a back and forth with big crowds and who took tough questions from them about loss of faith, abortion and sexual abuse. Leo has a different style to Francis. The Chicago-born pope frequently keeps to his set texts and leans on the Vatican for help in a way that his more disruptive predecessor frequently avoided. Nevertheless, the pope was able to demonstrate an ability to connect with young people through his quiet charisma and authenticity, communicating less through dramatic actions and salty speeches, but with a gentle leadership. The youth event in Rome – part of the Catholic Church's jubilee celebrations – saw Leo both embrace the young people's enthusiasm but ensure moments of quiet contemplation. On Saturday evening, the crowd fell silent as Leo, kneeling at the main altar, led them in a period of silent prayer. It is still early days for Leo's papacy. While he has shown determination to continue with the reforms begun by Francis, he is still growing into the role. Leo is known for his methodical style and those close to him say he is likely to spend several months listening and analyzing before making major personnel appointments or other key decisions. As an Augustinian friar, his spirituality is contemplative and at the relatively youthful papal age of 69-years-old – on display on Saturday when he carried a large wooden cross up the stairs to the main altar – he doesn't need to rush. A key question is how he manages the church's central administration in the Vatican, the Roman Curia, which Francis often bypassed and sometimes strongly criticized. Leo has shown he wants to work with the institution but needs to avoid being controlled by it. Some Vatican observers say he still needs to find his voice and make better use of his linguistic advantages. 'I can understand that he wants to make sure he speaks Italian – and he speaks it well – as the pope is the Bishop of Rome,' Robert Mickens, a long time Vatican commentator and columnist for the Union of Catholic Asia News (UCAN) told CNN. 'But he has to speak in English if he wants to reach his target audience.' During the youth celebration Leo made better use of his languages, switching between Spanish, English and Italian – and on Tuesday evening, he electrified crowds who went wild when Leo made a surprise appearance after the welcome Mass. 'You are the light of the world!' he told them in English to loud cheers. Long-term trends show a sharp decline in youth engagement and identification in mainstream religions in Western nations. However, the Catholic Church could be bucking that trend, with some recent studies showing an increased interest among Gen Z. During the youth jamboree, Leo greeted a sea of iPhones in St Peter's Basilica as he met social media influencers described as 'digital missionaries' trying to connect with new audiences. One of them, José De Urquidi, a former craft beer brewer, told CNN that 'like missionaries' of the past who learned new languages and customs, 'Catholic influencers today translate eternal truths into the visual, immediate language of digital natives, meeting Gen Z within their cultural context.' 'It's such a cool experience to connect with people your age from different places all over the world that are living through the same thing and want to experience the same things,' 17-year-old Milena Solano, who had travelled from the United States, told CNN. 'Some people think it's weird to be religious, and I think meeting people that don't think that is so refreshing, and nice to see that you're not the only one,' Solano said. While Francis used to skim the newspapers, Leo is the first pope to wear an Apple watch and write his own emails. He is more conscious than his predecessors of online news and the world of social media – including its pitfalls. 'As you know, today there are algorithms that tell us what we should watch, what we should think, and who our friends should be. And so our relationships become confusing, sometimes anxious,' he told young people on Saturday. At a time of uncertainty – political and otherwise – many young people are also hoping Leo will be a voice for the marginalized. Victoria Aguirre, 17, from the pope's hometown of Chicago, said: 'I would really love for him to pray for my family and all the immigrants and refugees in our country, just for peace and refuge and safety for them.' And as Damian Hernandez, an 18-year-old from New Mexico waited for the pope to arrive, he said it was important for Leo to stress welcoming immigrants, 'particularly with what's happening in the United States with the deportations.' Among the American pilgrims in Rome, there was a special affinity for a pope who speaks their language and culture. Some in the crowd chanted 'Viva il papa' after Leo addressed the crowd in English before Mass on Sunday morning – and the pontiff looked pleased after he was handed a slice of Chicago deep dish pizza from Aurelio's in St. Peter's Square. Before his election, the pope was a frequent visitor to one of their restaurants in Homewood, Illinois. As pope, Leo can't go out for a quiet slice anymore. He went from the relative obscurity of a Rome-based cardinal to one of the most famous people in the world in a matter of hours. While most political leaders like to make a big impact in their first 100 days, Leo seems happy to listen, analyze and wait. This strategy could, in the long run, give him more authority inside the church to press ahead with reforms and as a moral voice on the world stage. 'We are with the young people of Gaza, we are with the young people of Ukraine,' Leo said at the end of Sunday's Mass. As the young people prepared to head home, he told them: 'My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that a different world is possible.' Alessandro Gentile, Witek Rzepczak and Clara Schönthaler contributed reporting.
