Logies 2025: Sam Pang's very off-colour joke comparing Bluey to US high school shooting video divides social media
A shocking joke during Logies 2025 host Sam Pang's opening monologue has divided TV audiences.
Pang, the returning host of the awards, made a very risky joke about the massive worldwide kids TV hit Bluey during his opening monologue.
'Congratulations to Bluey which was the most streamed show in the world this past year,' Pang began.
'What an achievement. Bluey is massive in the United States and is officially the watched America, just ahead of a school shooting safety video.'
While there was some laughter in the audience after the gag was delivered, Bluey creator Joe Brumm could be seen shaking his head.
On social media, comments were divided, with one user sharing three shocked emojis in response to the extremely edgy gag.
However others praised the returning comedian, with one praising it as "another great monologue" from the HYBPA star, 51.
"Sam Pang delivering another barn burner monologue. He never misses," gushed another X user.
Bluey took home the award for Best Children's Program on Sunday night.
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