The 2024 Logie Awards LIVE: Raygun makes shock appearance at the Logies – as comedian Sam Pang opens ceremony with a VERY cheeky dig at Channel Seven’s courtroom dramas

Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has made a surprise appearance at the Logies with a short video message.

‘Just want to say congrats to all the Logies nominees…’ she said in the clip.

‘Feel free to pull out any of my signature moves in celebration. Have fun and look after each other.’

Logies host comedian Sam Pang has unleashed on Channel Seven in a ruthless opening monologue at the 2024 Logie Awards.

‘Firstly, Channel 7, well, I’m just letting you all know I’m going to say whatever I want tonight. I stand before you safe in the knowledge that whatever I say, this network will defend me in court,’ he said.

‘And with their Impeccable record in defamation cases over the last 12 months I reckon I’ll be fine. Full disclosure – I’m not getting paid by Channel Seven tonight.

‘Instead, for the next 12 months, they’re paying my rent. Which is handy as they’ll know what address to send the Thai masseuse to.’

Pang also had some choice words for Channel Ten.

‘It’s been a tough 12 months for Channel Ten, although they did bring back ‘Deal Or No Deal’ hosted by Grant Denyer, a show where contestants get to open a briefcase and try to guess how much money the network is losing each week,’ he said.

‘And it comes to Channel 9…all good, no notes. Carry on.’

Kate Ritchie made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived for the 2024 Logie Awards in Sydney on Sunday night.

The 46-year-old looked decades younger as she worked her angles on the red carpet in the floor length dress.

It comes after Kate was spotted looking worse for wear last weekend when she was pictured making her way to an event in Sydney.

She was seen stumbling as she tried to get out of her chauffeur-driven car in Camperdown, located 4km from the CBD.

The Nova radio presenter appeared to lose her footing as she exited the vehicle, slipping back and landing on the floor.

Kate’s driver helped her out of the car, holding her clutch and fetching her dropped keys from the ground, before he helped her back into the vehicle.

The photos, obtained exclusively by Daily Mail Australia, weren’t mentioned when the radio star chatted to her co-stars on Monday morning.

Rob Sitch has won Lead Actor in a Comedy for his role in Utopia.

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The Today Show host, 38, swapped out the red carpet for the check-in terminal as she was seen at Sydney Airport, preparing to board an international flight.

The TV presenter appeared to be heading off on a solo flight as her Sky News host husband Peter Stefanovic and children Henry and Oscar were nowhere to be seen.

Samantha Armytage appeared to be in jovial spirts as she stepped out at the 2024 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night after quitting Channel Seven.

The former Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, announced her shock departure from Seven earlier this month after 21 years with the network.

But she showed her support for the channel as she stormed the star-studded red carpet at the 64th annual Logies, which is being aired by Seven.

For the big night, Sam put on a glamorous display in a navy off-the-shoulder gown embellished with a sparkling silver clasp.

The Logie Awards got off to a glamorous start on Sunday night.

But not everyone watching the telecast was impressed, with many viewers tuning in to Channel Seven mocking the show.

Australian television’s night of nights went down like a lead balloon with some, and several people shared their thoughts on X.

‘Is anyone even going to watch the Logies? Except for Sam Pang , I have zero interest’ wrote one person.

Another agreed: ‘Literally just said that to the missus. How is the Logies still a thing??’

‘The Logies is so f***ing funny bro like the only people really caring about them is the celebrities involved and at the event the only reason it is worth watching is for the Twitter feed’ someone else said.

Felix Cameron has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent for his role in Boy Swallows Universe.

The 15-year-old became emotional as he thanked his parents and his drama teacher Nadia Towns for their unconditional support.

‘She had a saying we were climbing a mountain, she never ever clarified whether it was Everest or the Dandenongs but I think we got there,’ he said.

Cameron is also up for the Best Lead Actor in a Drama award.

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Sharyn Ghidella brushed off her recent axing from Channel Seven as she stepped out on the red carpet at the 2024 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night.

The news presenter, 57, was sacked from the network last month after 17 years with the network amid a string of media job cuts and is now set to join Network 10.

But Sharyn put on a defiant display as she stormed the star-studded red carpet, which is being hosted and streamed live by her former employer.

This year’s ‘best dressed’, unsurprisingly, is the dazzling Sonia Kruger who was the epitome of perfection in a remarkable floor-length gold gown.

Following closely behind was Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou who looked stunning in a black custom made Mariam Seddiq off-the-shoulder gown, with vintage Dior earrings, a YSL cuff, a Cult Gaia clutch and Valentino heels.

Actress Lisa McCune turned heads in a gorgeous gold outfit with a plunging neckline and short train, while TV presenter Jessica Rowe arrived in style flaunting a pastel blue gown with designed with lace and sequins.

MasterChef Australia judge Sofia Levin looked dazzling in a skin-tight gold gown with silver details and thin straps while The Project host Sarah Harris embodied class and elegance in a chic black gown paired with long 1920s-style gloves.

Actress Angelina Thomson was every inch a bombshell in an orange custom made gown by Diane Lewis Couture with a plunging neckline, thigh-high split and train.

Abbey Holmes ensured all eyes were on her in a cherry red frock that flattered her figure, while Home and Away star Stephanie Panozzo made a bold choice and wore a cobalt blue custom made gown by Daniel Moore Couture.

Better Homes and Gardens star Melissa King posed in a black floor-length gown with a daring thigh-high split and form-fitting bone lining. The extremely revealing cut of the dress showed off her toned figure however a series of perceived wardrobe malfunctions landed her on the worst dressed list.

Home and Away star Emily Weir turned heads for all the wrong reasons with a cheeky outfit that exposed her bottom. The frock itself, by Aston Bridal, featured pink tassels and a backless design.

Actress Emily Symons dared in a risqué lace outfit by Velani Couture that left little to the imagination. The look featured a thigh-high split and she paired the look with black heels and matching clutch.

Jimmy Barnes’ wife Ella-May failed to flatter her figure in a black and white long-sleeved dress and a questionable pair of silver chunky boots.

Emma Watkins, who’s best known as the former Yellow Wiggle, missed the mark this year with a dull, bland pink dress that swamped her petite physique.

ABC Classic breakfast radio host Megan Burslem didn’t hold back and chose a racy, black and white outfit with layered ruffled sleeves and a large cut-out.

Podcast and radio host Brittany Hockley pushed the boundary with her wedding-inspired ruffled white and grey couture gown with a thigh-high split. For her hair, she opted for mermaid waves and minimalist accessories.

Influencer Skye Wheatley failed to flatter with a two-piece skin-tight look that was a far cry from suiting the black tie dress code.

Emily Weir put on a very cheeky display in a daring ensemble as she stormed the red carpet at the 2024 Logie Awards on Sunday night.

The Australian actress showed off her incredible figure as she pulled out all the stops for the much-awaited awards ceremony at The Star Sydney.

She left little to the imagination as she stepped out in a dazzling pink sequinned gown with a sheer skirt that gave a flash of her peachy behind.

Stars looking for a decent ‘kick on’ would do well to stick close to Denise Scott.

Her Mother and Son co-star Matt Okine revealed to Daily Mail Australia that hotel management had to warn the pair, given Denise’s penchant for wild after parties.

‘The hotel actually had to send a warning,’ Matt revealed standing next to Denise on the Logies red carpet.

‘They sat us down and said, “Look, no kick ons at Denise’s room. There have been too many complaints in the past.”‘

Matt added that it wasn’t just loud noises and late nights that management were worried about, but also Denise’s penchant for willfully destroying hotel property like a 1970s rock star.

‘We can’t afford to buy another TV, if this one gets, you know, thrown off the balcony here. So, yeah, we’ll have to find somewhere else to do it.’

Both Denise and Matt are up for awards this year.

Matt is in the running for the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for his role as Arthur in the ABC reboot of Mother and Son.

Denise, meanwhile is up for the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy for her Mother and Son role of Maggie.

The show itself is also nominated for Best Scripted Comedy Program.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Larry, 59, said that while there is always room for improvement, he was still ‘proud’ to work at Seven.

‘I know there’s a focus on a small minority of people doing the wrong thing,’ he said.

‘Obviously, we need to do better in some areas, and importantly the network is taking steps to address it. After all these years, I’m still incredibly proud to work at Seven among so many talented production people and journalists who are really passionate about what they do.’

Danika Mason was all white on the night as she walked the red carpet at the Logie Awards in Sydney on Sunday.

The Channel Nine sports presenter, 33, stunned in sleeveless column dress with a cinched waist.

The floor length gown was cut in heavy satin and featured a structed, boned bodice for a corset-like effect.

The talk of the Logies leading up to the big day was Robert Irwin’s date to the event. But on Sunday, the 20-year-old Gold Logie nominee didn’t turn up with ‘helicopter mum’ Terri on his arm as expected.

Instead, the son of Steve Irwin hit the red carpet At Star City Sydney with his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here co-host Julia Morris.

The Australian star is up for the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television – but she’ll be keeping things comfortable on the red carpet.

‘If you feel fabulous, you will generally look pretty good,’ Keddie, 49, told Stellar Magazine ahead of the awards show.

‘This year – and this is probably down to age as well, and having done it so many times – I don’t feel the pressure to look a certain way, or as what everybody else wants me to look like.’

Resisting that pressure includes ditching the heels, the Strife star explained.

‘I’m done with wearing very high heels all day. I don’t know how I did it for all those years on Offspring,’ she added.

‘That’s why I chose plenty of fabulous sneakers for playing Evelyn in Strife. It’s much easier.’

Inspired by writer Stephanie Wood’s own experience with a love scam artist Fake follows the character of Birdie Bell (Keddie) who is cruelly deceived by a man she met on a dating app.

Keddie is pictured at the Strife premiere in Sydney last December.

Popular comedian Sam Pang will return as host of the Logie Awards after he was praised following his debut last year.

Some of his blistering gags during the Logies included high profile targets such as Karl Stefanovic and David Koch.

Fans have credited Sam for the event’s success, with many tuning in to the Logies for the first time just to see him host the show.

Sam’s opening monologue included a dig at Married at First Sight, saying the controversial reality show is ‘a clear sign we’ll not make it as a species’.

He also joked about commercial TV’s lack of diversity, saying: ‘I’m the first host in the history of the Logies to be half and half – half Channel Seven, half Channel Ten.’

‘Hosting the Logies last year was an amazing experience and I’m thrilled to return in 2024,’ Sam said in a statement in June.

Sam is pictured hosting the 2023 Logie Awards in Sydney.

Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart have been pictured on the Logies red carpet at the following rumours they planned to ‘hard launch’ their relationship at the event.

Their romance was first revealed with their lingering Anzac Day kiss after Ada, 47, split from her ex-partner Adam Rigby just before Christmas last year and James, 48, finalised his divorce from Sarah Roberts in March.

Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot James in the background of Ada’s Sydney hotel room as she shared snaps of her preparation for the big night.

James was casually lounging in a chair and reading a newspaper as his rumoured partner gave fans a tour of her room at The Darling Hotel.

Ada confirmed their romance in an interview with Stellar Magazine last month.

‘Jimmy and I are together, yes. It’s only early days,’ she said.

‘It’s very recent and very unexpected. I’m super happy. It’s really lovely.’

The pair have been co-stars on Home and Away for seven years and first met in 1998 when they starred as Alex and Fiona on Australian drama Breakers.

Ada is seen using an LED light therapy tool as she preps for the Logies.

James was seen reading a newspaper in Ada’s Sydney hotel room.

As the countdown to the 2024 Logie Awards continues, stars were hotting social media on Sunday, giving fans an insight into how they prepare for the big night.

From teams of stylists to a day of facial pampering and more, here’s how the stars put their best foot forward for Logies night.

Home and Away icon Ada Nicoudemou shared a couple of clips to her Instagram Story showing how she prepares for the star-studded event.

She also shared a clip of her applying some infrared light therapy to her face as a stylist continued to work on her hair.

Gold Logie nominee Julia Morris could not wait to spill on the details of her dress, giving fans a sneak peek before her red carpet arrival.

Rebecca Harding, 33, whose fiancé Andy Lee is up for a Gold Logie at this year’s awards, also took to her Instagram Story to reveal just what goes into making her smile look its very best.

She shared a snap of herself sporting an LED teeth whitening unit while lying on her hotel bed, wearing a casual track suit top and a towel on her head.

The Bachelor’s Anna Heinrich revealed her Logies prep involved a day of pampering in Sydney’s Double Bay including a facial and a manicure.

Influencer Skye Wheatley, 30, went all out on Sunday, employing the services of a Hollywood-style glam squad for her red carpet prep.

Meanwhile, Gold Logie noiminee Robert Irwin was too busy travelling to get pampered on Sunday, sharing a clip shot from a plane above Australia.

Not all stars will be be in attendance at the Logies on Sunday night with some celebrities choosing to skip the event.

Channel Seven star David Koch, whose contract with the network is believed to be coming to an end, and Mark Ferguson, who is believed to be stepping away from the news desk, are also skipping the event.

Lisa Wilkinson won’t be making an appearance following her controversial 2022 Logies speech where she mentioned alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins.

Karl Stefanovic is pictured with his wife Jasmine at the 2022 Logie Awards.

Where are the Logies being held?

The 64th Logie Awards will be held in Sydney this year.

Last year marked the first time the annual awards show had been held in the Harbour City for 37 years.

• At 7pm AEST in ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria.
• At 7.30pm AEST in the Northern Territory and South Australia.
• At 6pm AWST in Western Australia.

The Logies will be streamed on Channel Seven and also on 7Plus.

Comedian Sam Pang will return will host the awards after he was hailed as one of the best Logies hosts in ages following his debut in 2023.

His blistering gags during the Logies included high profile targets such as Karl Stefanovic and David Koch.

‘Hosting the Logies last year was an amazing experience and I’m thrilled to return in 2024,’ Sam said in a statement in June.

Who is up for the Gold Logie this year?

Andy Lee, Asher Keddie, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin, Sonia Kruger, and Tony Armstrong will be vying for the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.

Sonia Kruger, who won the Gold Logie in 2023, is the only previous winner.

How do you vote in the Logies?

Voting closed for most categories at 7pm AEST on Saturday, August 17.

However, voting for some categories will be open until the event starts.