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Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic Channel Nine star set to make a sensational return to the Logies after boycotting the awards 16 years ago and THAT hotel room mishap
An iconic Channel Nine star will make a shock return to the Logies red carpet at The Star in Sydney on Sunday, 16 years after boycotting the awards show. Tracy Grimshaw, 65, has spent years sneaking into TV's night-of-nights through the kitchen after she was voted worst dressed in 2009. But now, her A Current Affair replacement Allison Langdon confirmed on The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Friday morning that Tracy will step out on the red carpet this year. Apart from making a brief appearance on the carpet in 2018, the journalist has stayed true to her guns and kept out of the limelight of the Logies. Tracy was burned by the impromptu fashion show in 2009 when she stepped out in a purple, diamante encrusted dress which was promptly critiqued in the media. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She revealed in 2018 she had 'loved' her outfit, which was pulled together by a Melbourne stylist, and 'felt so bad' seeing it land in a worst dressed list at the time. 'I don't pretend to be the best dressed anywhere and I just decided if this is what the red carpet is, I'm not doing it anymore,' she told Mamamia. Tracy did make a brief return to the red carpet in 2018 when she was nominated for the Gold Logie, but ultimately lost it to Grant Denyer. Now it seems Tracy will take another shot at walking the red carpet this year, though her 2009 debacle was not the only Logies mishap she has suffered. The media personality had a drunken mishap at the 1998 Logie Awards when she ended up naked and locked out of her Crowns Casino hotel room. With just a newspaper to protect her modesty, Tracy said she had stripped off to take a shower after a boozy night and confused her bathroom door with the front door. During a segment on The Today Show in 2018, the TV personality said it was 'all James Packer's fault' after the pair shared 'ten tequilas' at an after party. 'We had drunk Tequila... We had about ten and it was three in the morning,' she told hosts Karl Stefanovic, Georgie Gardner and Silvia Jeffreys. Tracy said because she'd covered her naked body with a copy of The Australian newspaper, the publication sent her a special commemorative plaque. 'The Australian sent me the framed front cover of The Australian with a little plaque saying, "To Tracy, from The Australian, the newspaper that covers all your needs."' 'I've got it on the wall in my office, it's been with me since,' she said. The TV Week Logie Awards, which are determined by public vote, will take place on Sunday, August 3 at The Star in Sydney and are broadcast live on Seven.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Australian television personalities face massive salary cuts as networks slash costs amid financial squeeze
Some of Australia's best-known TV personalities are bracing for major pay cuts as the nation's biggest networks prepare for sweeping budget reductions in a bid to curb ballooning costs. Despite barely appearing on screen, several high-profile stars are cashing in six-figure salaries - with some earning more per minute of air time than the average Aussie makes in an entire month. But all that is about to change. Channel Seven, Nine, Ten and the ABC are now under pressure to implement drastic cost-saving measures as advertising revenue continues to plummet - triggering a major shake-up across their national newsrooms and on-air talent rosters, according to The Australian. A senior Nine insider has confirmed that major contracts are under review, with executives being forced to justify every dollar spent amid pressure from stakeholders. 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. Among the most high-profile names under scrutiny is veteran presenter Tracy Grimshaw, who has barely appeared on air since stepping down as host of A Current Affair in late 2022. The 64-year-old TV legend has reportedly been on a rolling $500,000 contract ever since - half of her previous $1million salary - but has only appeared on screen once in the last six months. Tracy's 16-minute interview with advertising mogul John Singleton translates to a staggering $16,000 per minute of broadcast time - prompting speculation within the network that Grimshaw's future contract is unlikely to be renewed under current terms. While some argue that Tracy is Nine's most powerful interviewer, the optics for such a salary for such minimal output is raising red flags internally. 'It isn't simply a matter of saying "the bean counters have won" – the cost of every minute of television is being scrutinised because the company needs to justify every cent that is spent to shareholders,' the source said. 'The good old days of keeping people on the books with nothing to do so they don't end up on a rival network are over.' Meanwhile, Karl Stefanovic - who reportedly earns $2.8million a year to front the Today show - is said to be lobbying for an extension to his lucrative contract. But with bosses under the pump to tighten the belt, even Karl's future deal at the network may come with conditions. Meanwhile, Karl Stefanovic - who reportedly earns $2.8million a year to front Today - is said to be lobbying for an extension to his lucrative contract Meanwhile over at the ABC, Former 7.30 host Leigh Sales is believed to be earning close to $400,000 a year, despite stelling down from her role in mid-2022 Despite his salary, Karl is considered one of the more cost-effective stars on a per-minute basis. With his weekday morning appearances, his pay averages out to $58 per minute, compared to co-host Sarah Abo. Meanwhile, over at the ABC, Former 7.30 host Leigh Sales is believed to be earning close to $400,000 a year, despite stepping down from her role in mid-2022. This year, Sales has only made one major-on air appearance - a 14-minute interview with ABC election analyst Antony Green - plus brief 30-second intros to episodes of Australian Story, amounting to roughly $8,000 per episode. However, ABC bosses are said to be more relaxed about her deal.
