Tom Gleeson to host AACTAs

Tom Gleeson will host the Television section (evening) of the 2020 AACTA Awards next Monday, with Rove McManus and comedian Susie Youssef to host the film section (afternoon).

The awards are split in two this year to comply with COVID restrictions.

“I’m very pleased to be hosting the AACTA Awards for achievement in television,” said Gleeson. “Having said that, I once hosted an awards night for convenience stores and handed out a trophy for best bread display. So clearly I’ll say yes to anything. I’m really looking forward to a fun night and finally having a reason to iron a shirt this year!”

Rove said, “In a year where I’m sure we were all thinking at some point that the awards might not even happen, it’s wonderful to know I’ll be part of the hosting duties as AACTA celebrates its tenth birthday. I will be stressing in the lead-up about who’ll be able to attend this year but that’s pretty standard for most parties I throw.”

Susie Youssef added. “Co-hosting the AACTA Awards with Rove McManus makes me feel both very proud and somewhat taller. I adore the friends I have made working in the weird and wonderful world of the arts and I can’t wait to celebrate with them, but the biggest winner on the night will be my spanks for best supporting role in the year of a pandemic.”

A broadcast will take place on Wednesday night on Seven.

A pared down red carpet is proceeding…. these names are attending the Television ceremony:

Delta Goodrem
Milly Alcock
Rob Collins
Luke Arnold
Deborah Hutton
Charlie Pickering
Dave McCormack
David Berry
Jocelyn Moorehouse
Lincoln Younes
Rove McManus
Susie Youssef
Wayne Blair
Barry du Bois
Miguel Mastre
Anne Edmonds
Melissa Leong
Shaynna Blaze
Heather Mitchell
Tyson Mayr
Zoe Terakes
Kate Box
Damon Herriman
Jacqueline McKenzie
Tim Minchin
Ben Mingay
Darren Gilshenan
Warwick Thornton
Ed Oxenbould
Andy Allen
Matt Okine
Celia Pacquola
Luke McGregor
Ngaire Pigtam
Tasma Walton
Jock Zonfrillo

TV Tonight is a partner of the AACTA Awards.