That's awkward! Sonia Kruger and Married At First Sight bride Evelyn Ellis wear VERY similar gold gowns on Logies red carpet
But two stars from rather different worlds found themselves facing an awkward encounter on the red carpet as they arrived in very similar gowns for the 2025 Logies.
Both Evelyn Ellis and Sonia Kruger dazzled as they made their arrivals at The Star in Sydney on Sunday night.
The Married At First Sight bride and the perennial TV host each selected a shimmering gold maxi dress for the big occasion.
While the frocks are not identical, and made by different designers, the similarity was notable.
Gold Logie nominee Sonia, 59, arrived with a bang as she stepped out in a glistening strapless gown.
Both Evelyn Ellis (right) and Sonia Kruger (left) dazzled as they made their arrivals at The Star in Sydney on Sunday night for the Logies - in very similar gowns
The dress, designed by Victorian fashion designer Alin Le' Kal, looked like molten gold beneath the lights.
Her gown featured racy, full-length cutouts down both sides of her body with dangling diamante chains.
Sonia kept her accessories to a minimum for TV's night of nights, opting for simple elegance as she sported stacked rings on one hand and a massive gem on the other.
The Dancing With The Stars host also rocked a fresh burgundy manicure, nude lip and smoky eyes as she styled her blonde locks into loose waves.
Evelyn, 29, chose an equally eye-catching number, also strapless and also made of a metallic fabric.
The dress was designed by Australian couture dressmaker, Ryan Patros.
The frock featured rows of layered beading, adding to the similarity seen in Sonia's diamante accents.
The show-stopping dress featured a daring, sheer ruched design, a sultry draped neckline and a structured bodice that highlighted her toned physique.
She revealed her chic brunette bob, which was styled in glossy, face-framing waves, while her makeup was pure Hollywood glamour.
Fans were quick to praise Evelyn's transformation on social media, with many declaring she looked 'absolutely flawless' and 'even more stunning than on MAFS.'
The brunette reality star is attending the event alongside fellow MAFS star Duncan James, the pair sharing red carpet hosting duties with 9Honey.
The clashing frocks are bound to raise eyebrows, but what really caught the attention of attendees was the huge yellow gem shining on Sonia's ring finger, surrounded by smaller diamonds.
The two began their romance shortly after Sonia split from her British banker husband, James Davies.
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