Logie Awards 2023: winners

Sam Pang has opened the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards at The Star in Sydney kicking off with a video of former hosts including Rove McManus, Steve Vizard, Andrew Denton, Wendy Harmer and Shaun Micallef.

‘I’m the first host of the Logies to be half and half… half Channel Seven and half Channel 10. Let’s be honest, it’s just great to have an Asian on Channel Seven who didn’t try to smuggle a bird through Border Security.” he said.

There were jokes at the expense of Karl Stefanovic, Rolf Harris, Tom Gleeson and Married at First Sight.

“On behalf of everyone here tonight, I would like to welcome you to your last ever Logies,” he said to the MAFS table.

Pang easily won over the room with his gentle jokes and a nod to the Gold nominees (and denied he was joining I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here).

Sonia Kruger walked home with the Gold after Seven poached the Logies from Nine, but nobody can deny her hard work across three shows, Dancing with the Stars, The Voice and Big Brother, arguably a win long overdue.

The night was otherwise a victory for Foxtel with a Hall of Fame induction for the late Brian Walsh, plus three wins for Colin from Accounts and The Twelve, dominating Comedy and Drama categories.

Amongst the upsets for the night Mystery Road: Origin and Bluey went home empty-handed while pop singer Amy Shark won a Graham Kennedy Most Popular New Talent award.

ABC and 10 won multiple of awards while Nine scored 2 and SBS 1.

Winners are in Bold.

Most Outstanding Comedy Program
Colin from Accounts, Binge
Fisk, ABC
Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
Summer Love, ABC
Taskmaster, Network 10

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall thanked cast and crew, Easy Tiger, and Binge saying, “they commissioned this and let us have so much and space and do so many things we didn’t think we’d gt away with.”

Most Popular Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Heartbreak High, Netflix
Home and Away, Seven Network
Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Savage River, ABC
The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Underbelly: Vanishing Act, 9Network

Georgie Parker thanked TV Week, Seven, crew, families and fans. “Some of you have been with us for multiple decades… we literally do this for you.”

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor
Alexander England, Black Snow, Stan
Arka Das, Here Out West, ABC
Clarence Ryan, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Hamish Michael, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Luke Arnold, True Colours, SBS
Thomas Weatherall, Heartbreak High, Netflix

Weatherall thanked his cast, agent and mother. “This is a crazy, wonderful and psychotic show to be a part of.”

Most Popular Comedy Program
Fisk Series 2, ABC
Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
The Front Bar, Seven Network
The Hundred with Andy Lee, 9Network
Wellmania, Netflix

Ed Kavalee read out a ‘speech’ on behalf of Sam Pang in case Front Bar won: “I’m so pleased to win this for my spiritual home, Channel Seven. It’s such an honour to be part of the same network as Andrew O’Keefe, Craig McLachlan and Ben Roberts-Smith.”

Most Outstanding Children’s Program
Barrumbi Kids, SBS
Bluey, ABC
Crazy Fun Park, ABC
Surviving Summer, Netflix
Turn Up The Volume, ABC
Ultimate Classroom, Network 10

Writer / Director Nicholas Verso said, “We make the best kid’s TV in the world….,” he said thanking ABC, ACTF, cast, crew, and Joanna Werner, “I couldn’t have done it without you.”

Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
Amy Shark, Australian Idol, Seven Network
Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Chloe Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Flex Mami, Love Island Australia, 9Network
Kween Kong, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Stan
Lilliana Bowrey, Surviving Summer, Netflix

Amy Shark thanked Sevem, Eureka, Australian Idol, management, “Logies thank you so much. I’ve really enjoyed being on the telly,” she said.

Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! & Taskmaster, Network 10
Scott Cam, The Block, 9Network
Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars & Big Brother, Seven Network
Tony Armstrong, A Dog’s World with Tony Armstrong, ABC

“Truly didn’t think this would happen,” Armstrong said, thankin producers and news boss JustinStevens.

 

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actress
Claudia Jesse, Bali 2002, Stan
Claudia Karvan, Bump Season 3, Stan
Harriet Dyer, Colin from Accounts, Binge
Kate Mulvany, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Marta Dusseldorp, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Milly Alcock, Upright (Season 2), Foxtel & Binge

“I really just want to thank Paddy because he made me sit down and write this…. ew gross… I like ‘like’ you,” joked Harriet Dyer.

Most Popular Lifestyle Program
A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong, ABC
Back Roads, ABC
Better Homes and Gardens, Seven Network
Gardening Australia, ABC
Selling Houses Australia, Foxtel
Travel Guides, 9Network

Producers thanked cast, production, crew, network, post-production, families and fans. “We give our fans 5 stars out of 5!”

Hall of Fame
Brian Walsh

Marta Dusseldorp and Matt Shirvington introduced the Hall of Fame Award for the late Brian Walsh from Foxtel. It included reflections from Jason Donovan, Noni Hazlehurst, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness, producer Graham McNeice on his work across Foxtel shows, Neighbours and more.

Most Outstanding Reality Program
Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains, Network 10
Hunted Australia, Network 10
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Married at First Sight, 9Network
MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites, Network 10
The Block, 9Network

Jonathan LaPaglia currently filming in Samoa thanked Samoan locals, crew, 10 and Endemol Shine. “I guess you could say the tribe has spoken.”

Most Outstanding News Coverage or Public Affairs Report
7NEWS – Turkey Earthquake, Seven Network
A Current Affair – Seaworld Helicopter Disaster, 9Network
Foreign Correspondent – Saving the Children, ABC
Foreign Correspondent – Somalia: A Story of Survival, ABC
Four Corners – Do No Harm, ABC
Four Corners – How Many More, ABC

Foreign Correspondent acknowledged other nominees and the focus on international journalism. “In 2023 there are still so many children dying of malnutrition, so many people suffering. It’s a really hard story to watch, so thankyou for acknowledging the importance of it.”

Most Popular Reality Program
Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network
Hunted Australia, Network 10
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Married at First Sight, 9Network
MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites, Network 10
The Block, 9Network

Melissa Leong said, “The story is told through food by our wonderful contestants,” and thanked, cast, 10 and Endemol Shine and the audience for sticking with us through thick and thin “especially through the year that we’ve had this year.” Producer Marty Benson dedicated the award to the late Jock Zonfrillo.

Most Outstanding Sports Coverage
2022 AFL Grand Final, Seven Network
2022 FIFA World Cup, SBS
2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival, Network 10
2023 Australian Open, 9Network
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Seven Network
State of Origin, 9Network

James Bracey thanked CEO Mike Sneesby, execs Michael Healy, Brent Williams and a shout-out to Dylan Alcott. “When it comes to Rugby League and sport in general it’s the players… we love being partners with them.”  He also acknoowledged Ray Warren, Sterlo and Paul Vautin.

Most Outstanding Entertainment Program
Gruen Nation Season 3, ABC
Hard Quiz, ABC
Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, Stan
The Cheap Seats, Network 10
The Masked Singer Australia, Network 10

Tim McDonald thanked Working Dog and 10. “Thank you for taking a risk on a show that doesn’t involve an island, a vet or a cruise ship.”

Most Popular Entertainment Program
AGT, Seven Network
Gogglebox Australia, Foxtel & Network 10
Gruen, ABC
Hard Quiz, ABC
Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
The Voice, Seven Network

Producer David McDonald thanked the cast and nodded to the late Di Kershaw joking “If she was watiching she would say ‘Get on with it. Nobody knows who you are!’

Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program
Alone Australia, SBS
Australia’s Wild Odyssey, ABC
Old People’s Home For Teenagers, ABC
Revealed: Trafficked, Stan
The Australian Wars, SBS
Todd Sampson’s Mirror Mirror: Love & Hate, Network 10

“SBS back our stories every time… you continue to support us,” said producer Darren Dale.

Karl Stefanovic paid tribute to Barry Humphries, then Natalie Barr remembering Olivia Newton-John as part of the In Memoriam segment, with Kate Miller-Heidke singing “Xanadu.”

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress
Ada Nicodemou, Home and Away, Seven Network
Celeste Barber, Wellmania, Netflix
Emily Symons, Home and Away, Seven Network
Julia Zemiro, Fisk Season 2, ABC
Kitty Flanagan, Fisk Season 2, ABC
Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network

Julia Zemiro accepted the win on Kitty’s behalf.

Set for Life numbers 4, 42, 18, 5, 9, 19, 10, 23. How is this still a thing?

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Patrick Brammall, Colin from Accounts, Binge
Richard Roxburgh, Bali 2002, Stan
Sam Neill, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Tim Draxl, In Our Blood, ABC
Tim Minchin, Upright (Season 2), Foxtel & Binge

“My main thanks obviously goes to my co-writer, co-showrunner, she’s also my wife and my muse…. I’m just trying to keep up, so this helps,” said Patrick Brammall.

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor
James Stewart, Home and Away, Seven Network
Lincoln Younes, After The Verdict, Last King of The Cross & Barons, 9Network, Paramount+ & ABC
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Patrick Brammall, Colin from Accounts & Summer Love, Binge & ABC
Ray Meagher, Home and Away, Seven Network
Sam Neill, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge

“I think there’s been a mistake,” said Sam Neill. “I don’t know why they[ve given this to me…. maybe it was the wig…. I’m gobsmacked.”

Most Popular Current Affairs Program
60 Minutes, 9Network
7.30, ABC
A Current Affair, 9Network
Australian Story, ABC
Foreign Correspondent, ABC
Four Corners, ABC

Leigh Sales thanked viewers, show subjects, and Australian Story team. “I’m just very lucky to now be the person who is the face of (Australian Story). There’s a very dedicated team who really cares a lot behind it and this award is for them. ”

TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress
Brooke Satchwell, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Hayley McElhinney, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Miranda Otto, True Colours, SBS
Pallavi Sharda, The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge
Virginia Gay, After The Verdict, 9Network
Yerin Ha, Bad Behaviour, Stan

Pallavi Sharda accepted on behalf of Brooke Satchwell.

Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Black Snow, Stan
Five Bedrooms, Paramount+
In Our Blood, ABC
Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Significant Others, ABC
The Twelve, Foxtel & Binge

Marta Dusseldorp thanked Foxtel, Easy Tiger, Brian Walsh, directors, cast. “It was very delicate, the storyline was hard… I just came in and prosecuted. This was a show about families who are victims of crime,” and thanked Australians who sat on juries. Sam Neill dedicated it to “our friend, our patron and now our guardian angel, Brian Walsh.”

The Gold Logie was presented by Daryl Somers.

TV Week Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! & Taskmaster, Network 10
Leigh Sales, 730 Report, ABC
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Osher Günsberg, The Bachelors Australia & The Masked Singer Australia, Network 10
Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars & Big Brother, Seven Network

“This is so weird!” she said.

“To have you present it Daryl,” she said to Daryl Somers, who presented her with the the Gold. “I’ve been so lucky. I’ve worked with some absolute legends and some great people.”

She thanked those who worked on Dancing with the Stars, The Voice and Big Brother, “God AKA James Warburton, who hd the brilliant idea of stealing a successful format from Channel Nine and putting it on Channel Seven. No-one had done that before,” and family “their names escape me.”

She dedicated the Logie to her late father and referenced a backstage sign that said, “Hosting is not about what you do, it’s about how you make other people feel.”