Viewers lash out at 'boring' Logies ceremony amid rumours the awards night is 'on its last legs'
But not everyone watching the telecast was impressed, with many viewers lashing out at the 'boring' awards show.
Several people took to X to slam the annual ceremony and claim the Logies simply isn't relevant any more.
'No better confirmation that free to air TV is dying than the #Logies - a mixture of yesterday's celebrities and nobodies talking about themselves,' one person wrote.
'It's quaint how they still have the Logies - a dying medium celebrating mediocrity #Logies,' another said.
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A third commented: 'Dear Aussie media, no one gives a flying f*** about the Logies, regards, the Australian public.'
'Are the Logies even relevant anymore?' another questioned while one said: 'Geez the Logies have become so irrelevant.'
'In fairness the Logies are an embarrassment and have been for at least 30 years... Did you see the nominees for awards this year? Not a shred of talent to be seen,' one wrote.
Another added: 'Sometimes I get mad about how much I pay for streaming services but then remember I don't have to endure torturous broadcasts like tonight's #Logies.'
It comes after Daily Mail revealed the Logie Awards might not be back next year - or ever.
A very high-level TV insider has revealed 'they're quietly rolling up the red carpet'.
'It's just not viable anymore. No one wants to pay for it, no one's watching, and the people behind it are already looking for an exit,' said the source.
That 'exit' is apparently the upcoming fire sale of mags at Are Media - which owns TV Week and the Logies brand.
The private equity firm backing Are Media, Mercury Capital, wants out after five years of underwhelming returns.
The Logies red carpet used to host the likes of Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, One Direction, Ricky Martin and even Destiny's Child.
'You remember when the Logies had international stars, outrageous moments, drama?' said the insider.
'Now it's a glorified promo reel for local TV. It's like the Bogan Oscars. The big acts are gone - and so is the audience.
'It's Karl Stefanovic, Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake - rinse and repeat. Boring! The audience is tired, the talent's recycled, and the networks aren't throwing cash at Logies campaigns like they used to.'
The ratings have also plummeted as Seven - which reclaimed the Logies broadcast in 2023 after 28 years with Nine - has seen a 20 per cent drop in digital audience.
'Seven thought they were buying back a national treasure. What they got was a very expensive nostalgia trip,' the insider added.
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