Form Guide: Who will win at the TV Week Logie Awards 2025
The 65th Annual TV Week Logie Awards features a particularly stacked field of nominees — especially when it comes to that coveted Gold Logie, with more women in contention for the top gong than ever before.
Will it be one of the newcomers like Poh Ling Yeow, Ally Langdon or Lisa Millar? Or will perennial favourite Lynne McGranger take it home for her stellar 33-year run on Home And Away?
Here's our form guide of nominees and tips for winners. Ally Langdon
Hamish Blake
Julia Morris
Lisa Millar
Lynne McGranger
Poh Ling Yeow
Sonia Kruger
Clare's pick: Lynne McGranger
She was on Home And Away for a record-breaking 33 years before retiring earlier this year — surely McGranger deserves to go out with Aussie TV's highest honour? She'll have stiff competition from perennial favourite Hamish Blake and Muster Dog wrangler Lisa Millar. Lynne McGranger. Credit: supplied / supplied Hamish Blake
Julia Morris
Ricki-Lee
Sonia Kruger
Todd Woodbridge
Zan Rowe
Clare's pick: Hamish Blake
Ricki-Lee is fast becoming a favourite reality TV host and Zan Rowe will always have our heart, but something tells us it could be another gong for last year's winner, Hamish Blake. Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC
Hailey Pinto, Home And Away, Seven Network
Jenny Tian, Taskmaster Australia, Network 10
Kate Miller-Heidke, The Voice, Seven Network
Kylah Day, Territory, Netflix
Sofia Levin, MasterChef Australia, Network 10
Clare's pick: Guy Montgomery
How do you spell dark horse? This is a close race, but Guy Montgomery has broken through the noise with his hilarious new panel show and this is his to lose. Guy Montgomery is a new face on Aussie TV. Credit: Supplied / James Gourley/Publishd Lloyd Griffith, Return To Paradise, ABC
Michael Dorman, Territory, Netflix
Robert Taylor, Territory, Netflix
Sam Corlett, Territory, Netflix
Sam Neill, The Twelve, Binge/Foxtel
Tai Hara, Return To Paradise, ABC
Clare's pick: Sam Neill
While Robert Taylor and Michael Dorman's emotional performances in Territory both packed a punch, Sam Neill's Brett Colby QC continues to be one of Aussie TV's best-drawn characters — Neill is our frontrunner. Sam Neill is up for Best Lead Actor for his work in The Twelve. Credit: JOHN TSIAVIS / TheWest Alycia Debnam-Carey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Anna Samson, Return To Paradise, ABC
Anna Torv, Territory, Netflix
Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Kaitlyn Dever, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Lynne McGranger, Home And Away, Seven Network
Clare's pick: Kaitlyn Dever
OK, so she's not technically one of 'ours', but US actor Kaitlyn Dever delivered a knock-out performance in Apple Cider Vinegar and deserves a nomination. Bonus points for that superb Aussie accent. Kaitlyn Dever as Belle in Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: BEN KING PHOTOGRAPHER / Courtesy Of Netflix Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC
Ben Miller, Austin, ABC
Clancy Brown, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan
Luke Cook, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan
Michael Theo, Austin, ABC
Patrick Brammall, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel
Clare's pick: Michael Theo
Ever since he first hit screens via Love On The Spectrum, we've known Michael Theo was destined for big things. He's phenomenal as the title character in Austin. A shoo-in. Michael Theo is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his work in Austin. Credit: Supplied / TheWest Harriet Dyer, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel
Jenna Owen, Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan
Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC
Leighton Meester, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan
Sally Phillips, Austin, ABC
Vic Zerbst, Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan
Clare's pick: Kitty Flanagan
It's hard to overestimate just how popular Kitty Flanagan's ABC comedy is both here and overseas — she should get a nod for a second year in a row for Fisk. Kitty Flanagan stars in Fisk. Credit: Supplied/ABC. / TheWest Ashley Zukerman, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Darren Gilshenan, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel
Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC
Mark Coles Smith, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Matt Nable, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Sam Delich, Territory, Netflix
Clare's pick: Ashley Zukerman
Zukerman's portrayal as Belle Gibson's trusting husband was truly devastating to watch — he deserves this one. Honorary mention to Matt Nable, who was also terrific in the Netflix series. Ashley Zukerman in a scene from Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: Amanda Gooch / Netflix / Courtesy Of Netflix Aisha Dee, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Chloe Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC
Marg Downey, The Newsreader, ABC
Michelle Lim Davidson, The Newsreader, ABC
Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Clare's pick: Michelle Lim Davidson
Another stacked field with some heavy-hitting comedy icons in the mix, but credit where it's due to Michelle Lim Davidson, who brought the character of Noeline to life and won hearts in The Newsreader. Michelle Lim Davidson (centre) stars in The Newsreader. Credit: Supplied. / TheWest Bump, Stan
Heartbreak High, Netflix
Return To Paradise, ABC
Territory, Netflix
The Newsreader, ABC
The Twelve, Binge/Foxtel
Clare's pick: Bump
Both Bump and The Newsreader impressed with their final seasons, but my money is on Bump, which packed an emotional punch with a devastating and nuanced last run. Bump finished on a high this year. Credit: John Platt / TheWest Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix
Critical Incident, Stan
Fake, Paramount Plus
How To Make Gravy, Binge/Foxtel
Human Error, 9Network
Plum, ABC
Clare's pick: Apple Cider Vinegar
Paramount Plus' Fake and the Binge telemovie How To Make Gravy were both terrific, but Apple Cider Vinegar has to take this one out purely because of its impact and reach — audiences all around the world connected with this very Aussie story. Kaitlyn Dever as Belle in Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: Supplied / Courtesy Of Netflix ABC New Year's Eve, ABC
Australian Idol, Seven Network
Countdown 50 Years On, ABC
Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network
The Voice, Seven Network
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, 9Network
Clare's pick: Dancing With The Stars
Much as I'd love to see ABC's superb New Year's Eve concert coverage take this one out, perennial favourite Dancing With The Stars has the crowd on its side. Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger, hosts of Dancing of the Stars. Credit: Jeremy Greive 60 Minutes, 9Network
7.30, ABC
7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network
A Current Affair, 9Network
Australian Story, ABC
Four Corners, ABC
Clare's pick: Australian Story
Australian Story has been on air almost 30 years, but it remains just as relevant. This year the show has had some great profiles — who could forget the episode featuring international meme stars The Twinnies? Australian Story continued to make headlines in 2025. Credit: Supplied Austin, ABC
Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel
Fisk, ABC
Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, ABC
Optics, ABC
Clare's pick: Austin
Fisk is a definite frontrunner in this category, though there are some worthy contenders, and Austin might just steal it as a first-time sentimental favourite. Colin From Accounts might take this one out again, but our money's on newcomer Austin. Gruen, ABC
Hard Quiz, ABC
Have You Been Paying Attention, Network 10
Sam Pang Tonight, Network 10
Thank God You're Here, Network 10
The Weekly With Charlie Pickering, ABC
Clare's pick: Have You Been Paying Attention
Have You Been Paying Attention took it out last year, and something tells us this crowd favourite will win over voters again this time around. Tom Gleisner on the set of Have You Been Paying Attention Credit: supplied / supplied Alone Australia, SBS
Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II, Network 10
LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network
MasterChef Australia, Network 10
My Kitchen Rules, Seven Network
The Block, 9Network
Clare's pick: Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II
With Jonathan LaPaglia exiting the show later this year, we'd love to see him pick up one last gong for Brains V Brawn II — it's the least audiences could do to honour his legacy. Jonathan LaPaglia is finishing up on Survivor in 2025. Credit: Supplied / NIGEL WRIGHT Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network
Gogglebox Australia, Network 10
Married At First Sight, 9Network
Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC
Shark Tank Australia, Network 10
The Real Housewives Of Sydney, Binge/Foxtel
Clare's pick: Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies
Sentimental favourite Muster Dogs deserves this one, though it'll have some stiff competition from MAFS, which smashed it in the ratings again this year. Muster Dogs is a crowd favourite. Credit: ABC / ABC Host Anthony Burke with homeowner Gordon in an episode of Restoration Australia. Credit: DEAN BRADLEY / TheWest Better Homes And Gardens, Seven Network
Do You Want To Live Forever, 9Network
Gardening Australia, ABC
Grand Designs Australia, ABC
Restoration Australia, ABC
Travel Guides, 9Network
Clare's pick: Restoration Australia
Travel Guides took this one out last year and could well make it two-for-two, but Restoration Australia delivered a strong season and deserves to take this one out. Bluey, ABC
Ginger And The Vegesaurs, ABC
Hard Quiz Kids, ABC
Little J & Big Cuz, NITV / ABC
Play School, ABC
Rock Island Mysteries, Network 10
Clare's pick: Bluey
We feel for the other contenders in this category — Bluey HAS to take this one out, surely? All are worthy contenders, particularly long-running Play School and the lovely Ginger And The Vegesaurs. Bluey surely deserves another win? Credit: Supplied / Bluey Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network
David Speers, Insiders, ABC
Michael Usher, 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network
Peter Overton, 9News, 9Network
Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC
Tara Brown, 60 Minutes, Dangerous Lies: Unmasking Belle Gibson, 9Network
Clare's pick: Ally Langdon
She's nominated for Gold, and it's not hard to imagine she could pick up this one as well, due to her tremendous popularity with ACA audiences.
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