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Sky News AU
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Samantha Armytage rejected by former employer Seven after appealing for 2025 Logie Awards role - as her hunky date on the night is revealed
Ex-Sunrise host Samantha Armytage's appeal for a role at the 2025 Logie Awards has reportedly been brutally rejected by her former employer Channel Seven. Armytage, 48, stepped down from Seven last August following 21 years with the network, after she declined a new contract. She was subsequently unveiled as the host of Nine's new dating show The Golden Bachelor in November during the network's annual upfronts. Armytage's former employer has held the broadcasting rights to the annual Logie awards for the past two years. It's during this time viewers have accused the network of favouring their own talent over others. And unfortunately for Armytage, it seems the trend has caught up to her. Sunday Confidential reported Nine put her forward to present an award at the Logies this weekend, however the move was reportedly quickly shut down by organisers of the annual ceremony. It comes as relations between Armytage and Seven appear to have deteriorated after she threw the ultimate dig at her old bosses with an appearance on Sunrise's competitor Today, last October. Armytage took to Instagram stories and shared a selfie alongside Today hosts Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo, Alex Cullen, and Jayne Azzopardi. 'This morning, I woke up she captioned the image. Just days earlier, she told 2GB she quit breaky central to helm Farmer Wants a Wife because her career had effectively run its course at Seven. 'I'd had enough, and you know I like a good horse metaphor — I'd ridden it to the top, I'd done all I could do and it was good time to step out," she said. The TV veteran will nevertheless be in attendance at the glitzy Logie Awards evening alongside a handsome date, the Golden Bachelor himself. Armytage and the star of the programme, Barry 'Bear' Myrden, will strut into the event arm in arm in a scene which is sure to cause a media stir. It appears that is the aim of the stunt, according to a The Daily Telegraph insider who said the move will showcase Barry publicly. 'They will use the night to debut Bear for the first time,' the source said. The frosty relations between Amytage and Seven raises the question — who will stand up to accept the award for Best Structured Reality Program if Farmer Wants A Wife were to claim the gong? Armytage fronted the series for three years, including in 2024 when the show also earned a Logies nod. Natalie Gruzlewski reclaimed the hosting reins in 2025, during which time the show was outpaced in the ratings by Nine's popular game show, The Floor. This year, the programme is competing against Ten's Gogglebox Australia, Nine's Married At First Sight, ABC's Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, Ten's Shark Tank Australia Binge/ Foxtel's The Real Housewives of Sydney. Armytage will make her first major return to the spotlight on Sunday after splitting from her husband of four years, Richard Lavender, last December. The news shocked some industry insiders after the TV host quit Sunrise to live at Lavender's 40-hectare estate in NSW's Southern Highlands. It is understood she has since returned to Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Logies 2025: MAFS, The Block, MKR and more stars not invited in major snub
The 65th Annual TV Week Logie Awards are exactly one week away, with the ceremony set to recognise some of the most popular actors, presenters, and television personalities for their work over the past year. The nominees include well-known names and programs across multiple networks and streaming services; however, not everyone has been invited to attend the prestigious event. Despite being some of the most recognisable faces on Australian TV and delivering enormous ratings for their respective shows, a large majority of reality TV participants have been snubbed. Here's which of your favourite reality stars you can expect to see on the red carpet next Sunday, and who will be watching from home. Married At First Sight While it was a guarantee in previous years that Married At First Sight participants would be in attendance, Jamie Marinos tells Yahoo Lifestyle that no one from this season's cast has received an invite. 'To be honest, I felt like there was all this talk that we were gonna get invited, but I just didn't trust it, so I actually booked a trip to Europe and I'm doing my own kind of publicity tour in London,' she shares. RELATED: Logies 2025 nominations break tradition with historic moment: 'Amazing' Gold Logie nominees reveal wild campaign strategies: 'Battalion' Radio star's explosive on-air outburst after Logies snub: 'Talentless losers' 'None of us were bloody invited. That's sad for everyone else at the Logies, because we know how to turn up at any kind of dinner party event. It's a shame because I know the rest of the cast probably would have been looking forward to it too. I would have loved to have gone to the Logies with everyone.' It's understood that relationship experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla will be in attendance to represent the show, which is what they did last year after the season 11 cast was also snubbed. The Block Similarly to MAFS, the teams from last year's milestone twentieth season of The Block also missed out on an invite, with Scott Cam, Shelley Craft, and the show's judges expected to attend in their place 'Unfortunately, we haven't received an invite to the Logies,' Ricky Recard tells us. 'If The Block bosses and Channel 9 can fit us on their invite list, I'm sure they will. With so many amazing people involved in the show, from Julian Cress, Scotty Cam, Shelley Craft and too many more for me to mention, it must be so hard to invite everyone along to such a special night.' Despite the 'snub', Ricky says he feels 'privileged' and 'incredibly grateful' to have been a part of the series, and he will be cheering the team on from home. 'I have no doubt the team will bring home the Logie for Best Competition Reality Program, and if they do, to be part of that I'll always hold close to my heart. I love my Block family,' he remarks. The Real Housewives of Sydney This year marks the first time The Real Housewives of Sydney have been nominated for the Logies; however, Victoria Montano tells us that none of the cast members have been invited. 'My understanding is that when the news broke, a few cast members contacted production to ask who was going to attend the Logies. I didn't contact production at all when the news broke - I was under no misconceptions about the fact they would prioritise themselves over the stars of the show. The ladies, who for almost no pay at all, open their lives to the public so that production can make money from our lives,' she shares. My Kitchen Rules Yahoo Lifestyle understands that none of the teams from the recent season of My Kitchen Rules have been asked to attend the Logies, and judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge will instead represent the series on the red carpet. This doesn't bother 2024 champion Simone Preste at all, as he will be busy working on his new business venture. 'We won't be able to attend the event as we'll be opening our second restaurant location at Westfield Chermside next week,' he tells us. 'But with all my heart, I hope MKR takes home the award, fingers crossed!' MasterChef MasterChef judges Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin will definitely be in attendance as they are both first-time nominees, with Poh up for the Gold Logie and Sofia up for Most Popular New Talent. Previous years have seen the show's most recent winner and runner-up in attendance; however, Josh 'Pezza' Perry says he hasn't been contacted. 'I hope they do well at the Logies. It was a great show to be a part of, but I only came second and [I'm] a guy from Tassie, so I'm forgotten about fairly fast, I think,' he tells us. 'But I like that because that's who l am and I probably didn't suit what they wanted.' Farmer Wants A Wife It's unknown who, if anyone, will be in attendance to support Farmer Wants A Wife, as host Natalie Gruzlewski hasn't walked the red carpet since 2014 and none of last year's farmers have been invited. 'I don't think I'm going; they haven't contacted me about it at all,' Farmer Bert Harris tells us. 'No doubt the producers will be the ones going!' Australian Survivor The same can be said for Australian Survivor, with Jonathan LaPaglia unlikely to attend after he was recently fired from the series, and winner Myles Kuah not on the guest list. 'I'm not going to the Logies, but I'm hopeful for a Survivor win,' he tells us. Australian Idol One reality star who will be walking the red carpet is this year's Australian Idol winner, Marshall Hamburger. The 19-year-old will be joined by the show's host, Ricki-Lee Coulter, who is nominated for Most Popular Presenter. 'I am honestly so excited to attend my first Logies ever, and a little nervous as well!' he tells us. 'I have to say I am very excited to hear Jimmy Barnes sing. I've never seen him perform live before, so seeing him in person is going to be a huge honour! I'm also excited to hopefully see some of the crew from Idol, such as Ricki-Lee, the judges, and the production crew as well. 'As for my outfit, I am stuck between an '80s style Farnham look, or a Bruno Mars Silk Sonic look! Who knows what I'll end up wearing though.' Travel Guides Also in attendance will be the cast of Channel 9's Travel Guides, who have won the Logie for Best Lifestyle Program three years running. Cast member and former Beauty and the Geek runner-up Bri Auty tells Yahoo Lifestyle she is hopeful the series will be able to take home another win. 'I'll be there with bells on,' she remarks. 'We got nominated again for Best Lifestyle Program, so hopefully we win again for the fourth year in a row. All of us will be there!' 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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The VERY handsome man Samantha Armytage will have on her arm at the Logies revealed - after divorce from Richard Lavender
Samantha Armytage is returning to the spotlight after a difficult few months. And the television personality is doing it in style, by bringing a very handsome date to the Logies on Sunday. The 48-year-old is reportedly mixing business and pleasure, with the Daily Telegraph reporting on Monday that Sam will have the star of her new series, The Golden Bachelor, on her arm. Sam's date will be Barry 'Bear' Myrden, the 50-something hunk who is looking for love in the upcoming dating series, the publication claims. While the outing is designed to be a promotion for the hotly-anticipated series, Sam's return to the public eye with a glamorous man on her arm is the perfect comeback following her painful divorce. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sam split with husband Richard Lavender late last year, just shy of their four-year anniversary. The television personality has been single and ready to mingle ever since, and recently undergone a glamorous makeover ahead of her hosting role on The Golden Bachelor. Barry 'Bear' Myrden is an infrastructure engineer and passionate sailor from Sydney, who has been handpicked as the leading man for the upcoming Australian adaptation. Barry, a father-of-three and a respected professional in the tech industry, currently works in Data Centre Management for Woolworths Group. With decades of experience in his field, he has held senior roles at major companies like Macquarie Bank and the NSW Port Authority. But while his career has flourished, sources close to Daily Mail Australia revealed his personal journey has been marked by tragedy as Barry is widowed. 'Bear is always complaining that his boys are saying that he is bringing around the wrong kind of girls that are just too young and hot for him,' one friend revealed. 'We were always saying that he needs to be put on a show like MAFS, so seeing him up for the Bachelor role is no surprise.' Despite his corporate background, Barry is far from your typical office-bound executive. A passionate sailor, he has competed in high-profile races like the Sydney to Hobart. Unlike The Bachelor and The Bachelorette which feature young men and women, The Golden Bachelor is targeted at a more mature audience eager to watch how those who have already experienced great love and loss are chasing companionship in their next chapter. 'Bear is not your usual reality TV type,' an insider told Daily Mail Australia. 'He's charming, intelligent and has really lived a full life. He's been through love, loss and now he's ready to open his heart again. Women are going to adore him.'
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Ready Steady Cook star Peter Everett charged with sexually touching 16-year-old boy
Former Ready Steady Cook host Peter Everett has appeared in court, charged with sexually touching a teenage boy without consent. Everett, who hosted the cooking game show from 2006 through 2011, fronted Sydney's Parramatta Court on Saturday, accused of sexually touching the 16-year-old boy from the Central Coast region of NSW. The alleged offence occurred in the town of Toukley last Friday. A NSW Police spokesperson told officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced an investigation regarding the alleged sexual touching of a 16-year-old boy at Toukley on the NSW Central Coast. "Following extensive inquiries, about 1.30pm Saturday 26 July 2025, police arrested a 66-year-old man at a home at Toukley," the spokesperson said. "The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with sexually touch another person without consent. Everett spent Friday evening incarcerated before appearing in court the following day. The TV host pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied the allegations. He is expected to return to court in September. The development marks the latest in Everett's professional setbacks. He was sacked from the Australian adaptation of Ready Steady Cook in 2011, a competition show that features two teams, each consisting of a chef and a guest, competing to prepare meals using given ingredients. Everett replaced Nick Stratford as host of the show in 2006. He went on to transform it from a low-rated show into a commercial success, with the program nominated for three Logies during his tenure. However, there were rumours Everett was "difficult" to work with and clashed with the chefs. Everett was about to board a plane for an overseas holiday when he received a call from Rory Callaghan, former CEO of Southern Star Productions (Endemol Shine Australia), telling him he had been sacked. The TV host said Callaghan told him he thought he was "greater than the show." "I had no idea what that meant," Everett told in 2019. "I think it meant I thought I was so indispensable and that they couldn't do the show without me." "I said, 'I am a large part of the show, but I just want the best for the show'." Callaghan in 2011 told TV Tonight Network Ten had "reached a point" where production needed to progress without Everett. "It was a hard production with him, so it was time to move on," he said. Comedian Colin Lane replaced Everett, who in 2023 launched a fiery spray at Channel 10 for not inviting him back to the 2024 reboot. Chef Miguel Maestre hosted the programme, with Everett saying he acted like a spoiled child at being snubbed for the role. 'I was like a three-year-old for a couple of days, who constantly asks, "Why, why, why?'" he told New Idea at the time. "They didn't approach me for some reason. Who knows why? It's a shame."
West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Best dressed: Logies Red Carpet host Sonia Kruger rates her favourite Logies fashion looks from over the years
Sonia Kruger has been to so many TV Week Logie Awards ceremonies over the years that she's lost count. 'I've been trying to work out which one was my first, and I am pretty sure I was working on Today Tonight, and I started there in 2000 — I remember I was wearing a red pantsuit,' she says. Fast forward 25 years — and several considerably more glamorous outfits later — and Kruger, who is up for the prestigious Gold Logie again this year, is still knocking it out of the park with her spectacular red carpet choices. 'I like to say, it takes a total of six people to build (me) these days,' she says of her 'glam squad', which includes stylist Natalia De Martin , make-up artist Simone Forte and hair stylist Norman Gonzales 'It would be awesome (to) give them a shoutout, actually, because I don't think they ever really get the recognition they deserve — they're the ones that make me look good.' Sonia's team have been coordinating her looks and designing hair and make-up choices for the Logies for at least a decade, with de Martin meticulously planning the Dancing With The Stars and The Voice host's red carpet look months in advance. 'Once the announcement is made, Natalia gets into planning,' she explains. 'She has this incredible memory for things I have worn, and she likes to make sure that every year (what I wear) is slightly different, and that there's something new and fresh about the dress. This year, Kruger will wear a gown designed by designer Alin Le'Kal, and she has another dress lined up to wear to the event inside. '(Natalia) has had a design concept in mind, and she's working with this on a particular dress, which I personally think is one of the most beautiful (I've worn) — it's by Alin Le'Kal,' Kruger explains. 'It really is so gorgeous.' Despite the fact she's attended dozens of award ceremonies, Kruger still gets excited pre-Logies. 'The getting-ready part is always the best part,' she admits, adding that daughter Maggie, who loves fashion like her Mum, loves watching her mum transform for the event. This year Kruger, who won a Gold Logie in 2023, will once again host the Red Carpet Show with co-host Dr Chris Brown, before heading inside to await the results of her award nominations — with her sister as plus-one. 'I think we have spent more time discussing her outfit for the Logies than mine!' she laughs. 'She and I look very similar, so I think we're going to confuse the cameraman when he cuts to our table, because we're only a year apart and we look exactly the same.' As for her Gold Logie chances this year, on her fourth nomination? 'Well, somebody told me my betting odds were pretty bad,' she says. 'So I'm just looking forward to having a good night. 'Maybe if I win I will send (my sister) up to do an acceptance speech — she'd probably do a better job than me!' We take a stroll down the ruby rug with Logies Red Carpet host Sonia Kruger. Dolce and Gabbana, 2002 'I think I was sucked in by the label. But it was made from jersey, so it was super comfortable. I look like I probably belong on a Real Housewives franchise or as a contestant on MAFS — it's really got that vibe to it. But it was 25 years ago, so I was a bit younger and a bit wilder…' Alex Perry, 2006 'That dress I absolutely loved — it's one my favorite dresses from The Logies. I remember (Alex) being quite reluctant to make it in that green, but I was really insistent. Turns out he was (against it) because it was his old school uniform colour…! He made it for me, and it fitted like a glove.' J'Aton, 2007 'That one won me 'Best Dressed' on the night. It was made from amazing Swarovski chrystal fabric, and it's still one of my favourite dresses ever. I would wear this dress again if I had the chance. Again, it was super comfortable, and just really, really stunning — and the detail was incredible.' Alex Perry, 2008 'That one was made from this really beautiful matte velvet. It wasn't quite as tight as Alex likes his dresses to be, and he was kind of annoyed about it, but I felt really comfortable in it, which was great. And I loved how sophisticated it was.' Alex Perry, 2009 'Alex is a dear, dear friend of mine…and I remember saying to him, 'I just want something simple and comfortable and easy to get around in…and he made me this! It was ruffles, and it was the kind of thing that Maggie would have loved, aged five. I made a lot of Finding Nemo jokes about it. It was a LOT.' J'Aton, 2010 'This one was really soft, and this beautiful olive green colour. I loved that dress, because it was so different from everything else I had worn. We were doing a lot of structured gowns with Dancing With The Stars at the time, and I loved that it was soft, and had Grecian kind of vibes; very mute and natural.' Hervé Léger, 2016 'I had just had Maggie, and I was going through a 'stretchy dress' phase after having her. I loved this one because it was so fun, but it was also super comfortable to wear. If you're comfortable in what you are wearing, you feel good, and you just have a much better time.' Balmain, 2017 'We went for an international designer this particular year. I can't remember exactly why, I think because it had a little bit of stretch in it? It had this drapey sort of cape thing going on, which was very new at the time. And… was it pants?' Albina Dyla, 2022 'I remember Fashion Critical asked how many Fraggles had to die for this dress, which was hilarious. The funny thing is that the feathers look so soft and beautiful, but it was like wearing a bed of needles, because at the end of every feather is a quill, and they were really pointy!' Stephen Kalil& Sean Rentero (event dress), 2023 'This was an unusual dress for me to wear, because it was really pretty and soft and flowy — I generally tend to go for things that are a bit more edgy or structured. But it was such a beautiful colour, and it looked lovely against the red carpet and it was such a contrast to the dress I changed into for the ceremony, which was this rainbow glow mesh.' FatimaK Designs, 2024 'That was very long, and I did end up wearing a different dress inside, which was this beautiful rose gold, one-shoulder dress, which was comfortable to sit down in. Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown host the 65th Annual TV WEEK Logies Red Carpet Show from 7pm on Sunday August 3, with the ceremony starting at 7.30pm on Seven and 7Plus. Votes for this year's Logies are open:
