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West Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Logies 2025: Who the bookies have tipped to take home this years Gold Logie award
There are seven nominees in this years Gold Logie awards, with each putting forward a strong case to take home the most coveted award in Australian television; but who have the punters tipped to take out the top gong this year? With anticipation for the 65th TV Week Logie Awards reaching its boiling point, the question on everyone's mind is who will take out this years Gold Logie. The speculation continues to build on who looks likely, but the sports books have a clear leader in the seven horse race, according to betting odds for the top prize. The favourite to have their name called on stage this year is non-other than Home and Away's Lynne McGranger coming in with the shortest odds out of the pool paying $1.57. McGranger has been gracing the screens as Irene Roberts in Summer Bay since 1993, and following the news that she will be leaving the show next month after 32 years, fans will be looking to give her a fitting send off. Australia's sweetheart also looks a strong chance to win Best Actress in a Drama as well, at $2.75 she is just short of being the favourite behind Apple Cider Vinegar star Kaitlyn Denver at $2.25. Next in the books for the Gold Logie is A Current Affair host Ally Langdon, who at $4.33 has the best chance at disrupting McGranger's fairy tale send off. Even if Langdon isn't successful with the Gold Logie, she's the betting favourite to take out the Ray Martin award for most popular news or public affairs presenter, at $1.91. According to the bettors, the other likely nominee to have a shot at gold is LEGO Masters host Hamish Blake at $6 in his sixth nomination, with the Aussie comedian already having two Gold Logies in his trophy cabinet. The long shots see their odds balloon to double-digit figures, with first time nominees in ABC's Lisa Millar and MasterChef's Poh Ling Yeow paying $10 and $13 respectively. I'm a Me Out of Here!'s Julia Morris enters the pool with her fourth nomination, but at $11 the punters don't favour the hosts chances to finally capture the coveted award. While 2023 winner and Channel Seven's Sonia Kruger has the longest odds to come home a winner at $17, despite the range for her hosting nominations, including The Voice, Dancing With The Stars and last years Logies Red Carpet Show. The books do like Kruger's chances for winning the Burt Newton Award for most popular presenter, at $4.33 she has the third best odds to win the award in her third straight nomination, coming in behind Todd Woodbridge at $2.25 and Ricki-Lee at $3.75. Despite who the punters tip, it's all up in the air until the eventual winners will be announced at the Logie Awards on Sunday, August 3. Gold Logie odds: Lynne McGranger - $1.57 Ally Langdon - $4.33 Hamish Blake - $6 Lisa Millar - $10 Julia Morris - $11 Poh Ling Yeow - $13 Sonia Kruger - $17
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
REVEALED: Punters' choice to take home the Gold Logie
There are seven nominees in this years Gold Logie awards, with each putting forward a strong case to take home the most coveted award in Australian television; but who have the punters tipped to take out the top gong this year? With anticipation for the 65th TV Week Logie Awards reaching its boiling point, the question on everyone's mind is who will take out this years Gold Logie. The speculation continues to build on who looks likely, but the sports books have a clear leader in the seven horse race, according to betting odds for the top prize. The favourite to have their name called on stage this year is non-other than Home and Away's Lynne McGranger coming in with the shortest odds out of the pool paying $1.57. Lynne McGranger comes in as the betting favourite for the 2025 Gold Logie. Credit: supplied / supplied McGranger has been gracing the screens as Irene Roberts in Summer Bay since 1993, and following the news that she will be leaving the show next month after 32 years, fans will be looking to give her a fitting send off. Australia's sweetheart also looks a strong chance to win Best Actress in a Drama as well, at $2.75 she is just short of being the favourite behind Apple Cider Vinegar star Kaitlyn Denver at $2.25. Next in the books for the Gold Logie is A Current Affair host Ally Langdon, who at $4.33 has the best chance at disrupting McGranger's fairy tale send off. Even if Langdon isn't successful with the Gold Logie, she's the betting favourite to take out the Ray Martin award for most popular news or public affairs presenter, at $1.91. According to the bettors, the other likely nominee to have a shot at gold is LEGO Masters host Hamish Blake at $6 in his sixth nomination, with the Aussie comedian already having two Gold Logies in his trophy cabinet. The long shots see their odds balloon to double-digit figures, with first time nominees in ABC's Lisa Millar and MasterChef's Poh Ling Yeow paying $10 and $13 respectively. I'm a Me Out of Here!'s Julia Morris enters the pool with her fourth nomination, but at $11 the punters don't favour the hosts chances to finally capture the coveted award. While 2023 winner and Channel Seven's Sonia Kruger has the longest odds to come home a winner at $17, despite the range for her hosting nominations, including The Voice, Dancing With The Stars and last years Logies Red Carpet Show. Sonia Kruger at last year's Logie Awards. Credit: Sam Tabone / Getty Images The books do like Kruger's chances for winning the Burt Newton Award for most popular presenter, at $4.33 she has the third best odds to win the award in her third straight nomination, coming in behind Todd Woodbridge at $2.25 and Ricki-Lee at $3.75. Despite who the punters tip, it's all up in the air until the eventual winners will be announced at the Logie Awards on Sunday, August 3. Gold Logie odds: Lynne McGranger - $1.57 Ally Langdon - $4.33 Hamish Blake - $6 Lisa Millar - $10 Julia Morris - $11 Poh Ling Yeow - $13 Sonia Kruger - $17
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Soap star reveals she's pregnant with second child after moving to US for new life
A SOAP star has revealed she's pregnant with her second child - after moving to the US for a new life. The actress, 32, had a four-year stint on a popular and much-loved soap opera. 4 4 4 Viewers know Demi Harman for portraying Sasha Bezmel in Home and Away. She played the role from 2011 to 2015, while later making the move to LA. Taking to Instagram, Demi has revealed she is pregnant with her second child. She posted a mirror selfie of her wearing maternity pants alongside a yellow shirt unbuttoned over her belly. Demi captioned the snap: "18 weeks", while cupping her bump. In 2022, the actress tied the knot with her partner Andrew Brooks. She welcomed their first child, a son, in the following year. Meanwhile, Demi had previously dated former co-star Alex Snow, who played Matt Page. Since leaving Home and Away, Demi has appeared in Modern Family, Celebrity Splash and Winners & Losers. In addition, she presented the lifestyle show Better Homes & Gardens. Hit soap gets major shakeup after 17 years - but fans fear it's a sign of cast exodus It comes as a much-loved Home and Away legend is set to leave the soap. In February, it was announced that Lynne McGranger, 72, who plays Irene Roberts, will be bowing out. She debuted in 1993 and has since become the longest-serving female actor on the show. At the time of her initial announcement, Lynne explained: "After almost 33 years in my dream role and working everyday with people who I love, respect and whom I now consider family, it's bittersweet to be closing the chapter on what has been the best and longest gig of my life. Home and Away's longest serving cast members Ray Meagher as Alf Stewart (1988 - present) Lynne McGranger as Irene Roberts (1993 - present) Emily Symons as Marilyn Chambers (1989–1992, 1995–1999, 2001, 2010– present) Shane Withington as John Palmer (2009 - present) Georgie Parker as Roo Stewart (2010 - present) "I am forever grateful to the best production crew in the world and to our genius writers – whose doors are always open – for everything they have done for Irene over the past 33-odd years. "And I am so proud of the storyline which will see Irene out of the Bay. "Above all, a massive, heartfelt thank you to the fans for your continued love and support." Home and Away airs on Channel 5 in the UK. 4
Herald Sun
22-07-2025
- Herald Sun
Home and Away star Lynne McGranger reveals her travel highlights
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Home and Away star has clocked up visits to more than 20 countries, but loves returning to Tasmania. I got my first passport when…. I was 20 and I went with my mum, dad and sister to the UK. This would have been the early '70s. Dad was going there for work and we stayed in Pimlico in a lovely maisonette. The problem was that the early '70s were when the IRA had started to ramp up its bombings in London. Despite all the caution and fear, I still fell in love with London and I'm so grateful to be able to return regularly. I've been to more than 20 countries... I have travelled a great deal over the years. England, Scotland, Wales, southern Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece to name a few. Travel is a part of my DNA. I love experiencing new cultures. My most memorable travel experience is... I would say going to Israel during the First Intifada in 1987. We experienced jets going overhead, we saw tanks that had been blown up in the 1967 war that had been left as a memorial, we met Jewish people, Palestinian people and we met Christians and we fell in love with all of the people. It was a scary, savage and an amazing experience. I learned a great deal from that trip and the experience has stayed with me all these years later. Lynne McGranger with friend Sharon Dong on the Three Capes Walk in Tasmania. My favourite place in Australia is... Tasmania. I love the people, the land, the history – even though some of that history is very bleak as we know. I love the coastline, the food and the wine. I've recently returned from walking the Three Capes Track. It was a slightly more arduous walk than I had anticipated on some days, but I loved every moment of it. I travelled with a girlfriend and made some wonderful new friends. And the scenery is stunning. The place I'd love to visit in Australia is…. The Red Centre. I've not been to Alice Springs or Uluru and I'm fascinated to see it. As a cast member of touring musical comedy The Grandparents Club, I'm very fortunate to experience a lot of Australia. I'm really hoping the tour includes the NT next year. The place I have visited most often… In Australia that is Tassie. I just keep being drawn back to it. Overseas, I have visited York in the north of England many times to catch up with my best friend, Maureen, and her husband, Phil, and I'll be returning there again very soon. Lynne McGranger and friends visiting Castle Howard in Yorkshire. My holidays are mostly devoted to… We walk a lot. We love talking with locals and kind of just absorbing the vibe of where we are. We love our food and our wine and the locals always have the best advice on the great restaurants and bars. The place that didn't live up to expectations… I didn't like Athens. My only trip there was before Athens held the Olympics so we're talking 1989 and I just didn't like the vibe of it at all. Perhaps we stayed in the wrong end of town, but my experience found Athens to be very dirty and seedy. I'm sure it's very different now. The most interesting person I've met on a plane is… We met the wonderful songwriter Randy Newman at Athens airport (so Athens wasn't completely disappointing) and I've seen Paul Keating in the lounge at Sydney airport, but I can't think of anyone else I've met on a plane. I love sliding into my plane seat, putting on my earphones and getting immersed in great movies, so if someone famous was right near me, I would miss them in all likelihood. The Grand Chancellor hotel in Hobart at Constitution Wharf. The best hotel I've ever stayed in… I really love the Grand Chancellor in Hobart at Constitution Wharf. I love the way it operates, all of the staff are so welcoming and it has such a homey feel to it. I also love the Sofitel in Collins Street, Melbourne. The travel tips I'd like to share are… My dad taught me a great deal about valuing travel. He fought in World War II and he always taught us to get out among things and to not let fear hold us back. You're there to experience and you don't want to go home with regrets. Lynne McGranger tours nationally with The Grandparents Club 2 from July to October. For all show details head to Originally published as Home and Away star Lynne McGranger reveals her travel highlights
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Forgotten Home and Away actress reunites with Lynne McGranger years after quitting the show
Sharni Vinson was all smiles this week as she reunited with one of her Home and Away co-stars. The actress, 41, starred as fan favourite Cassie Turner on the long-running Seven soap from 2005 to 2008. Seventeen years after she bid farewell to Summer Bay, Sharni was back in the company of Home and Away stalwart Lynne McGranger. Sharni, who holds dual US-Australian citizenship, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a sweet snap of the pair. Both actors looked chuffed to be in each other's company as they stopped for a happy snap at The Sunshine Coast Events Centre in Caloundra. 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. Sharni was in the coastal Queensland town to catch Lynne in the musical comedy The Grandparents Club 2. She cut a casual figure in a dark grey sweater that she wore under a long-sleeve flannelette shirt. She also wore a pair of grey jeans and finished her look with a brown leather baseball-style cap. Lynne, meanwhile, wore a pink T-shirt and grey leggings, with a black jumper draped over her shoulders. 'Away from home with @lynnemcgranger,' Sharni captioned the image, adding the hashtag #reunion as well as a push for fans to vote for Lynne to win a Gold Logie at this year's awards. Home and Away fans were quick to gush over the photo, with many still hoping for Sharni's return to Summer Bay. 'Cassie & Irene reunion. I hope we will see you back on Home and Away,' one fan gushed. Another chimed in with: 'The reunion we never knew we needed! I love this!' The actress, 41, starred as fan favourite Cassie Turner on the long-running Seven soap from 2005 to 2008 Two days earlier, Sharni flaunted her enviable frame on a beach, sharing an image to social media. She wore a barely there two-piece bikini that showed off her washboard stomach, as well as her trim and toned pins. She finished her beach look with a pair of mirrored sunglasses and a sun hat to protect her face from the elements. 'Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds,' Sharni captioned the summery snap. The brunette actress was just 22 years old when she debuted on the long-running drama. There have been whispers of a return to Summer Bay for a while, but Sharni has not confirmed any news.
