The Block contestant's bold admission exposes detail about Channel 9 show
While you might assume that participants are required to have previous renovation experience or skills in a trade to take part in the competition, one of this year's teams has proven otherwise. Not only do best mates Robby and Mat have zero experience in the field, but Mat has never even watched an episode of The Block.
In fact, a recent trailer shows the 41-year-old hairdresser telling host Scott Cam that he thought Scott and Cam were 'two different people', much to his amusement.
RELATED:
The Block 2025 introduces two big twists as Channel 9 celebrates milestone
The Block's Dan Reilly drops major news about 2025 season: 'Amazing'
MAFS' Dave Thomas Hand confirms appearance on The Block 2025: 'Super fun'
Do you need to have renovation experience to succeed on The Block?
Robby and Mat certainly aren't the first team to take on The Block as renovation newbies, with sisters Eliza and Liberty competing in 2023 and walking away with a whopping $1.05 million profit.
The fan favourites tell Yahoo Lifestyle that although it's 'definitely beneficial' to have renovation skills, The Block is 'a totally different building ball game'.
'Trades often find themselves just as overwhelmed as rookies do, with crazy and unusual working environments, timelines and pressures,' Eliza says. 'Never giving up is by far the most valuable tool (pardon the pun) in our opinion.'
The secret to competing on The Block
Eliza reveals she's already met this year's cast, who she describes as 'great people', and says she and Liberty are really looking forward to watching them compete on the new season.
'The Block is so much harder than it looks (we were very naive), so being grateful and having fun was the key to our amazing experience,' she remarked. 'If you don't laugh, you'll probably cry!'
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Block (@theblock)
Who are the teams on The Block 2025?
In addition to Team Green's Robby and Mat from South Australia, the season 21 cast includes Team Orange's Han and Can from Western Australia, Team Blue's Em and Ben from Victoria, Team Red's Britt and Taz from Western Australia, and Team Yellow's Sonny and Alicia from Queensland.
This year marks the first time The Block won't feature any contestants from New South Wales, which is particularly interesting as a Sydney-based team has won the last four seasons.
How much experience do the 2025 teams have?
Robby and Mat have the least renovation experience amongst the five couples on The Block 2025, although they know how to be project managers after building successful businesses, including hairdressing salons. Han and Can have both been exposed to construction and real estate through their families, and are currently renovating their own home, a Californian bungalow, in Perth.
Britt and Taz describe themselves as 'amateur renovators' because they haven't fully renovated a house before, but have completed smaller-scale projects themselves, such as window bench seats, paving, and landscaping. Sonny and Alicia sit in the middle when it comes to renovating experience, as they built their current family home and previously renovated a granny flat.
Meanwhile, Emma and Ben have the most renovation experience among all the contestants, having completed two houses, as well as another new build. They bought their first house when they were 24 and have been flipping houses and documenting it on their socials ever since.
SHOP:
☀️ Tax laws to burn Aussies on summer essential: 'Many of us struggle'
💁♀️ Two-minute product that works wonder on brows in 28 days
💄 Aussie brand's 'near perfect' dupe of $70 cult product wows for half the price
When does The Block 2025 premiere?
The Block 2025 is set to premiere Sunday, July 27, at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. This marks the first time in eight years that the reality show won't premiere in August, meaning that the auctions will likely take place at the end of October rather than the beginning of November.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Logies 2025: Magda Szubanski given standing ovation as Lynne McGranger reveals odd plan after Gold Logie win
The 65th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards has come and gone, with host Sam Pang guiding us through his third awards. Magda Szubanski has been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and was brought to tears as she accepted the honour. The biggest winner on the night was the ABC's comedy Fisk, which claimed an impressive five Logies. Jelena Dokic has been hailed for her powerful acceptance speech after the documentary delving into her abuse won the best documentary award. All eyes were 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 took out the top award. Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the story of wellness influencer and conwoman Belle Gibson, had a massive eight nominations but only claimed one Logie. See all of our Logies 2025 updates below. That's a wrap Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. All the winners from the 2025 Logies Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Bizarre plan revealed in Gold Logies speech And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". Lynne McGranger's Gold Logie promise 'better than Larry Emdur's' Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. Apple Cider Vinegar wins first Logie Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Lynne McGranger wins first of the night – is there another to come? Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Fisk lands yet another Logie Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Tough crowd as plenty of jokes fail to land Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Fisk wins three Logies in a row It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. Magda insists Hall of Fame induction isn't because of her cancer diagnosis We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. 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 a wrap Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. All the winners from the 2025 Logies Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Bizarre plan revealed in Gold Logies speech And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". Lynne McGranger's Gold Logie promise 'better than Larry Emdur's' Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. Apple Cider Vinegar wins first Logie Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Lynne McGranger wins first of the night – is there another to come? Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Fisk lands yet another Logie Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Tough crowd as plenty of jokes fail to land Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Fisk wins three Logies in a row It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. Magda insists Hall of Fame induction isn't because of her cancer diagnosis We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. 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 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.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Bindi Irwin's Daughter Grace Is the Zoo Rulekeeper — & Her List of Dos & Don'ts Has Us Cackling
If you need any help remembering the rules of Australia Zoo, Bindi Irwin's daughter Grace Warrior has got you covered. In fact, the 4-year-old just made her own list of dos and don'ts at the zoo, and it's the funniest thing we've ever seen. Bindi's mom (and Grace's 'Bunny') Terri Irwin shared a picture of her granddaughter, holding up the hand-drawn list of 'rules of Australia Zoo' on a green piece of paper. Number 1: 'Don't eat the crocodiles *unless it's a chocolate crocodile.' Hey, you never know what might tempt some people! More from SheKnows Drew Scott Had the Funniest Reaction to Daughter Piper's First Words - Which Did Not Include 'Dada' Number 2: 'Don't lick the plants.' Um…yes, this is definitely a rule only a toddler would think of (and a toddler would ignore too!). Other rules include 'don't make people or animals sad' (aw!) and 'don't share food with strangers.' Finally — and most importantly — 'have fun!' Grace even drew the numbers and some other random squiggles on the page, as she holds it up proudly for the camera. She is too cute! 'The future of @australiazoo is in excellent hands! 💕' Terri captioned the post. 'Don't lick the plants has me crying 😂😂,' one person wrote. Someone else said, 'As a zookeeper who has had to provide first aid for a kid that ate a plant I concur that this rule is important 😆😆 less sure about sharing food tho, tehehe.' Ever since she was little, Grace has taken her zoo responsibilities seriously. Like once when she was 2, Grace joined her parents for a zoo staff meeting. 'Grace requested to come to our #AustraliaZoo staff meeting with us and gave a fabulous update on koalas. 🐨' Bindi wrote on Instagram. 'She's also been saying 'thank you for your hard work' to everyone since the meeting and it makes us laugh every time.' 'I love getting to share life with Grace and I feel so lucky to be her mama. ❤️' she added. In the video, Grace hangs out in her mom's arms at the crocoseum to chat with staff and thank them for all they do. Later, Bindi says to staff: 'To be honest, it's Grace who runs the zoo and makes all the big decisions.' We knew it! With Grace in charge, everyone will be nice to each other and the animals (and all the plants will remain lick-free!).Best of SheKnows 27 Stunning, Unique Jewelry Brands & Pieces for Teens 20 Best Brands to Shop for Trendy Hipster Kids' Clothes This Summer This Is What Summer Looks Like When You're a Royal Kid Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Watch: English golfer hits freak hole-in-one at Women's Open
Mimi Rhodes lit up the final day of the Women's Open with a bizarre hole-in-one that featured the Englishwoman's ball deflecting off her partner's ball before dropping into the cup. Rhodes and the Australia Stephanie Kyriacou were involved in this surreal scene on the 212-yard fifth. Kyriacou played first and her supreme effort looked destined to achieve an ace, itself, before veering away in the final rolls. Just a few inches away, the world No 42 was still booked in for a birdie though. However, with the crowd believing they had witnessed enough drama for one grouping, Rhodes, the 23-year-old from Somerset, stepped up and went pin-chasing. Rhodes's strike was just as well struck, but appeared to be going too fast. That is until it took the billiards route, checking off Kyriacou's and ricocheting into the hole. Hearing the cheers, Rhodes looked bemused before raising her arms in celebration. Kyriacou hugged her, but must have felt slightly aggrieved as, ironically, she had played the better shot. No matter, Kyriacou enjoyed her own hole-in-one on the eighth on Friday. In the commentary booth, Henni Zuel, the former Tour pro, exclaimed: 'Unreal! I hope she buys Steph a nice present. Something more than a drink is deserved there.' Rhodes was being followed by at least 30 of her family and friends from Burnham & Berrow and their faith was emphatically rewarded by the Ladies European Tour rookie, who has already won three times this season. Rhodes's Royal Porthcawl heroics hauled her to four-under and within five of the leader Miyu Yamashita. The incident was reminiscent of Louis Oosthuizen's hole-in-one at the 2016 Masters. On that occasion, the South African's ball used that of JB Holmes as the canon on the 16th at Augusta and it was duly called 'the most incredible ace in major history'. Certainly that has a rival now. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
