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Perth Now
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Form Guide: Who will win at the TV Week Logie Awards 2025
TV's night of nights is just hours away and while the race is still open for stars — with voting closing later on Sunday — it's also a great chance for viewers to suss out shows they may have missed over the past year. The 65th Annual TV Week Logie Awards features a particularly stacked field of nominees — especially when it comes to that coveted Gold Logie, with more women in contention for the top gong than ever before. Will it be one of the newcomers like Poh Ling Yeow, Ally Langdon or Lisa Millar? Or will perennial favourite Lynne McGranger take it home for her stellar 33-year run on Home And Away? Here's our form guide of nominees and tips for winners. Ally Langdon Hamish Blake Julia Morris Lisa Millar Lynne McGranger Poh Ling Yeow Sonia Kruger Clare's pick: Lynne McGranger She was on Home And Away for a record-breaking 33 years before retiring earlier this year — surely McGranger deserves to go out with Aussie TV's highest honour? She'll have stiff competition from perennial favourite Hamish Blake and Muster Dog wrangler Lisa Millar. Lynne McGranger. Credit: supplied / supplied Hamish Blake Julia Morris Ricki-Lee Sonia Kruger Todd Woodbridge Zan Rowe Clare's pick: Hamish Blake Ricki-Lee is fast becoming a favourite reality TV host and Zan Rowe will always have our heart, but something tells us it could be another gong for last year's winner, Hamish Blake. Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Hailey Pinto, Home And Away, Seven Network Jenny Tian, Taskmaster Australia, Network 10 Kate Miller-Heidke, The Voice, Seven Network Kylah Day, Territory, Netflix Sofia Levin, MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Clare's pick: Guy Montgomery How do you spell dark horse? This is a close race, but Guy Montgomery has broken through the noise with his hilarious new panel show and this is his to lose. Guy Montgomery is a new face on Aussie TV. Credit: Supplied / James Gourley/Publishd Lloyd Griffith, Return To Paradise, ABC Michael Dorman, Territory, Netflix Robert Taylor, Territory, Netflix Sam Corlett, Territory, Netflix Sam Neill, The Twelve, Binge/Foxtel Tai Hara, Return To Paradise, ABC Clare's pick: Sam Neill While Robert Taylor and Michael Dorman's emotional performances in Territory both packed a punch, Sam Neill's Brett Colby QC continues to be one of Aussie TV's best-drawn characters — Neill is our frontrunner. Sam Neill is up for Best Lead Actor for his work in The Twelve. Credit: JOHN TSIAVIS / TheWest Alycia Debnam-Carey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Anna Samson, Return To Paradise, ABC Anna Torv, Territory, Netflix Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix Kaitlyn Dever, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Lynne McGranger, Home And Away, Seven Network Clare's pick: Kaitlyn Dever OK, so she's not technically one of 'ours', but US actor Kaitlyn Dever delivered a knock-out performance in Apple Cider Vinegar and deserves a nomination. Bonus points for that superb Aussie accent. Kaitlyn Dever as Belle in Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: BEN KING PHOTOGRAPHER / Courtesy Of Netflix Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Ben Miller, Austin, ABC Clancy Brown, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Luke Cook, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Michael Theo, Austin, ABC Patrick Brammall, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel Clare's pick: Michael Theo Ever since he first hit screens via Love On The Spectrum, we've known Michael Theo was destined for big things. He's phenomenal as the title character in Austin. A shoo-in. Michael Theo is nominated for Best Lead Actor for his work in Austin. Credit: Supplied / TheWest Harriet Dyer, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel Jenna Owen, Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Leighton Meester, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Sally Phillips, Austin, ABC Vic Zerbst, Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan Clare's pick: Kitty Flanagan It's hard to overestimate just how popular Kitty Flanagan's ABC comedy is both here and overseas — she should get a nod for a second year in a row for Fisk. Kitty Flanagan stars in Fisk. Credit: Supplied/ABC. / TheWest Ashley Zukerman, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Darren Gilshenan, Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Mark Coles Smith, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Matt Nable, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Sam Delich, Territory, Netflix Clare's pick: Ashley Zukerman Zukerman's portrayal as Belle Gibson's trusting husband was truly devastating to watch — he deserves this one. Honorary mention to Matt Nable, who was also terrific in the Netflix series. Ashley Zukerman in a scene from Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: Amanda Gooch / Netflix / Courtesy Of Netflix Aisha Dee, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Chloe Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Marg Downey, The Newsreader, ABC Michelle Lim Davidson, The Newsreader, ABC Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Clare's pick: Michelle Lim Davidson Another stacked field with some heavy-hitting comedy icons in the mix, but credit where it's due to Michelle Lim Davidson, who brought the character of Noeline to life and won hearts in The Newsreader. Michelle Lim Davidson (centre) stars in The Newsreader. Credit: Supplied. / TheWest Bump, Stan Heartbreak High, Netflix Return To Paradise, ABC Territory, Netflix The Newsreader, ABC The Twelve, Binge/Foxtel Clare's pick: Bump Both Bump and The Newsreader impressed with their final seasons, but my money is on Bump, which packed an emotional punch with a devastating and nuanced last run. Bump finished on a high this year. Credit: John Platt / TheWest Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Critical Incident, Stan Fake, Paramount Plus How To Make Gravy, Binge/Foxtel Human Error, 9Network Plum, ABC Clare's pick: Apple Cider Vinegar Paramount Plus' Fake and the Binge telemovie How To Make Gravy were both terrific, but Apple Cider Vinegar has to take this one out purely because of its impact and reach — audiences all around the world connected with this very Aussie story. Kaitlyn Dever as Belle in Apple Cider Vinegar. Credit: Supplied / Courtesy Of Netflix ABC New Year's Eve, ABC Australian Idol, Seven Network Countdown 50 Years On, ABC Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network The Voice, Seven Network Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, 9Network Clare's pick: Dancing With The Stars Much as I'd love to see ABC's superb New Year's Eve concert coverage take this one out, perennial favourite Dancing With The Stars has the crowd on its side. Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger, hosts of Dancing of the Stars. Credit: Jeremy Greive 60 Minutes, 9Network 7.30, ABC 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network A Current Affair, 9Network Australian Story, ABC Four Corners, ABC Clare's pick: Australian Story Australian Story has been on air almost 30 years, but it remains just as relevant. This year the show has had some great profiles — who could forget the episode featuring international meme stars The Twinnies? Australian Story continued to make headlines in 2025. Credit: Supplied Austin, ABC Colin From Accounts, Binge/Foxtel Fisk, ABC Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Melbourne International Comedy Festival, ABC Optics, ABC Clare's pick: Austin Fisk is a definite frontrunner in this category, though there are some worthy contenders, and Austin might just steal it as a first-time sentimental favourite. Colin From Accounts might take this one out again, but our money's on newcomer Austin. Gruen, ABC Hard Quiz, ABC Have You Been Paying Attention, Network 10 Sam Pang Tonight, Network 10 Thank God You're Here, Network 10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering, ABC Clare's pick: Have You Been Paying Attention Have You Been Paying Attention took it out last year, and something tells us this crowd favourite will win over voters again this time around. Tom Gleisner on the set of Have You Been Paying Attention Credit: supplied / supplied Alone Australia, SBS Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II, Network 10 LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network MasterChef Australia, Network 10 My Kitchen Rules, Seven Network The Block, 9Network Clare's pick: Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II With Jonathan LaPaglia exiting the show later this year, we'd love to see him pick up one last gong for Brains V Brawn II — it's the least audiences could do to honour his legacy. Jonathan LaPaglia is finishing up on Survivor in 2025. Credit: Supplied / NIGEL WRIGHT Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network Gogglebox Australia, Network 10 Married At First Sight, 9Network Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Shark Tank Australia, Network 10 The Real Housewives Of Sydney, Binge/Foxtel Clare's pick: Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies Sentimental favourite Muster Dogs deserves this one, though it'll have some stiff competition from MAFS, which smashed it in the ratings again this year. Muster Dogs is a crowd favourite. Credit: ABC / ABC Host Anthony Burke with homeowner Gordon in an episode of Restoration Australia. Credit: DEAN BRADLEY / TheWest Better Homes And Gardens, Seven Network Do You Want To Live Forever, 9Network Gardening Australia, ABC Grand Designs Australia, ABC Restoration Australia, ABC Travel Guides, 9Network Clare's pick: Restoration Australia Travel Guides took this one out last year and could well make it two-for-two, but Restoration Australia delivered a strong season and deserves to take this one out. Bluey, ABC Ginger And The Vegesaurs, ABC Hard Quiz Kids, ABC Little J & Big Cuz, NITV / ABC Play School, ABC Rock Island Mysteries, Network 10 Clare's pick: Bluey We feel for the other contenders in this category — Bluey HAS to take this one out, surely? All are worthy contenders, particularly long-running Play School and the lovely Ginger And The Vegesaurs. Bluey surely deserves another win? Credit: Supplied / Bluey Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network David Speers, Insiders, ABC Michael Usher, 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network Peter Overton, 9News, 9Network Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC Tara Brown, 60 Minutes, Dangerous Lies: Unmasking Belle Gibson, 9Network Clare's pick: Ally Langdon She's nominated for Gold, and it's not hard to imagine she could pick up this one as well, due to her tremendous popularity with ACA audiences.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gary Lineker Suggests BBC Wanted Him To Leave ‘Match Of The Day'
Gary Lineker, who is soon to hang up his Match of the Day boots after 25 years, has said he felt the BBC wanted him to leave the weekly highlights show. Lineker, who has had a chequered relationship with the national broadcaster over the past couple of years, told BBC presenter Amol Rajan 'perhaps they wanted me to leave… there was a sense of that' when discussing his exit. More from Deadline Jeff Pope Criticizes Recent BBC & Channel 4 Documentaries Over Their Depiction Of Killing Of Jean Charles De Menezes As Disney+ Drama 'Suspect' Prepares For Launch BBC "Confirms Start Of Production On Series 2 Of 'Return To Paradise'" - report Russell T. Davies Has "No Time" For Critics Of 'Doctor Who's "Wokeness" He was responding to a question from Rajan for an Amol Rajan Interviews episode on why he is choosing to leave now when the show is doing so well. 'Perhaps they wanted me to leave,' was Lineker's response. Lineker, who is being replaced by three hosts next season, is remaining with the BBC to present FA Cup and World Cup coverage along with podcasts and he said that while this move is 'slightly unusual… to be honest it's a scenario that suits me perfectly.' The BBC did not comment on today's Lineker remarks but pointed Deadline to the statement made at the time he announced his exit, which was billed as 'Gary Lineker agrees a contract extension with the BBC.' At that time in November 2024, BBC sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski called Lineker a 'world-class presenter, and we're delighted that he'll lead our coverage of the next World Cup and continue to lead our live coverage of the FA Cup.' Lineker's latest comments, which are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, may reopen wounds. The ex-soccer pro kickstarted an unprecedented BBC presenter strike when he was stood down from Match of the Day hosting duties two years ago after posting a tweet comparing UK government policy on small boats to that of Nazi Germany. Lineker returned the following week but sparked an entire review into BBC presenters' use of social media and Lineker's social media use has since raised questions. Last year, Lineker described the situation between him and the BBC after the tweet as a 'lover's tiff' and said 'we are fine again now.' At £1.35M ($1.8M) per year, Lineker is currently the BBC's highest-paid presenter. His final Match of the Day will take place next month as the UK soccer season wraps up. Best of Deadline 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2 'Ransom Canyon' Book Vs. Show Differences: From Quinn & Staten's Love Story To Yancy Grey's Plot Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' So Far
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Death in Paradise fans issue warning as show favourite gets bad news
Death in Paradise fans have warned that they don't want to see anyone gunning for the Commissioner, joking that they will 'riot' if he goes. Popular Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, played by Don Warrington, has been a regular in the BBC crime drama since the first series. But there have recently been fears of his job being in danger, amid talk of 'streamlining' the department. And in the latest episode, which aired on Friday, 7 February, the Commissioner confirmed that he was being phased out. JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare) previously told the Commissioner that he had heard some talk at headquarters in Jamaica. "They are looking to change some things here," he said. "Streamlining, and your position, Commissioner, they are going to dissolve it. I'm really, really sorry, sir." In Friday's instalment, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) and the rest of the team on the fictional island of Saint Marie were investigating as a man filming a TV show was killed while riding a zipline. But Selwyn was distracted when he received a worrying call from his Chief and headed to Jamaica for a meeting. He later told Catherine (Elizabeth Bourgine) that he'd been told his position was being phased out. 'The Chief Commissioner officially informed me yesterday," he said. "It seems it comes back to one thing - to save money,' he explained. "What are you going to do?" Catherine asked, saying that the island needed him. However, Selwyn admitted that he didn't know. Viewers were worried that it could spell the end for the Commissioner, posting messages on X joking that they wouldn't stand for it if he got the chop. Read more: Death in Paradise Death in Paradise star reveals hilarious advice to new detective 'I binge-watched 100 Death In Paradise episodes and these are my new series predictions' Death In Paradise fans rejoice at surprise cameo in spin-off Return To Paradise Death in Paradise viewers deliver same verdict on new detective 'If Selwyn leaves I'm going with him,' one person posted on X. 'STOP TELLING SELWYN HE'S LOSING HIS JOB I WONT STAND FOR THIS!!!!!' said someone else, as another fan quipped: 'If they sack Selwyn, we all riot, right?' 'We'll fight for Selwyn,' insisted another viewer. 'They need to leave my Commissioner alone,' warned somebody else on the platform. 'Selwyn, Commissioner, Dad to all, Leader of the army of ducks that will riot if he's fired,' said another. 'They dare phase the Commissioner out I will not be happy,' posted another fan, as somebody else posted a crying emoji as they pointed out: "That island needs Selwyn." Death in Paradise continues at 9pm on BBC One on Friday, 14 February.
