Logies 2026 live updates: Robert Irwin hosts as Deborah Mailman honoured and Gold Logie race heats up
Australia’s most high-profile celebrities have gathered at the Star Sydney for the 66th TV Week Logies Awards.

UPDATES: Australia’s most high-profile celebrities have gathered at the Star Sydney for the 66th TV Week Logies Awards.
Hosted by Robert Irwin, the ceremony will kick off at 7pm and feature a performance from Peking Duck, with Simon Baker, Tim Minchin, Mick Molloy and Nat Barr among some of the key presenters.
The Gold Logie award will be announced at the end of the ceremony, with Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar, Poh Ling Yeow, Robert Irwin, Sam Pang and Todd Woodbridge set to battle it out for the top gong.
Follow as we bring you live updates and all the winners as they are announced.
Key events
16 Aug 2026 - 09:32 PM
Sam Pang wins Gold!
16 Aug 2026 - 09:28 PM
Magda Szubanski makes surprise Logies appearance!
16 Aug 2026 - 09:17 PM
Sam Neill wins posthumous Best Lead Actor in a Drama Logie for The Twelve
16 Aug 2026 - 09:12 PM
Brooke Satchwell wins Best Lead Actress In A Drama Logie
16 Aug 2026 - 08:50 PM
Logies Hall Of Fame: Andrew Denton inducted
16 Aug 2026 - 08:41 PM
Simon Baker takes out Best Supporting Actor
16 Aug 2026 - 08:39 PM
Claudia Karvan champions trans rights
16 Aug 2026 - 08:14 PM
Steve Bisley wins Best Actor in a Comedy for Deadloch
16 Aug 2026 - 08:11 PM
Celia Pacquola wins Best Actress In A Comedy for Dog Park
16 Aug 2026 - 07:52 PM
A Country Practice inducted into Logies Hall Of Fame
16 Aug 2026 - 07:48 PM
Have You Been Paying Attention wins Best Comedy Entertainment
16 Aug 2026 - 07:25 PM
Seven News and Sunrise win for Bondi Terror Attack coverage
16 Aug 2026 - 06:57 PM
Hall of Fame: Deborah Mailman Inducted
16 Aug 2026 - 06:45 PM
Muster Dogs wins Best Structured Reality
16 Aug 2026 - 06:21 PM
Robert Irwin Wins his first ever Logie!
16 Aug 2026 - 06:07 PM
Masterchef wins Best Competition Reality
16 Aug 2026 - 06:05 PM
RFDS beats off stiff competition
16 Aug 2026 - 05:48 PM
Tipping Point Australia wins Best Entertainment
16 Aug 2026 - 05:28 PM
Best and worst dressed Aussie TV stars at Logies
All bright on the night
Forget playing it safe - this year a record number of celebs opted for bright-coloured dresses.
Here are some of our favourites.

Red and pink hues were the order of the day.





Abbey Holmes and her bump make their debut!
AFL commentator Abbey Holmes, who is expecting her second child with husband, Keegan Brooksby, looked gorgeous in a Cappellazzo Couture dress.

Sunrise hosts hit up the red carpet together
Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington - wearing a sensational tux, might we add - opted to walk the red carpet together.

Following close behind were The Morning Show’s Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur.

Robert Irwin’s in the house!
And he’s looking dapper as all get-out.

Robert, who takes over from Sam Pang this year, is The Logies’ youngest ever host.
He is also up for Gold - don’t forget to vote!

Metallics a hit on the red carpet
Another key trend this year appears to be satin and metalic-toned dresses.
RFDS star Emma Hamilton looked sensational in this number. Va-va-voom!

Nine presenter Alicia Loxley opted for a two-piece dress in satiny, buttery hues.

Previous Gold Logie winner Asher Keddie wore a mettalic silver dress.

Colin From Accounts stars Genevieve Hegney and Helen Thomson wore gold.

Meanwhile, TV icon Georgie Parker, who will soon be seen in the upcoming Paramount+ series Dalliance, also opted for a shimmering gold number.


Black dresses are a hit this year
A number of stars opted to wear black to this year’s Logies.
Dear Life star Brooke Satchwell, who is nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Drama, looked elegant in this floor-length number.

Sophie Monk’s draped and corseted gown was a work of art.

Leigh Sales kept it short and fun in Acler

Katie Brown turned heads in this backless shimmery number.

Home and Away star Emily Symons opted for a custom-made sequin gown by Mary Ioannidis.

While Pia Miranda kept things fun in a bustier and pants. We can’t tell if this is black or burgundy - someone report back!

Sharp suits on display
There were some seriously sharp suits on display this year, with radio host Amanda Keller leading the pack with her seventies-inspired number.

Not to be outdone, ABC journo and 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson also opted for a gorgeous black number.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Sims went for a slightly more avant garde look.



Ever the snappy dresser, Race Around The World’s John Safran opted for a chrisp cream suit.

Luke Hemsworth attended in a chrisp, black suit.

Costa wears TAFE students’ design
Everyone’s favourite pint-sized gardener, Costa Georgiardis, wore a custom creation made by the Cert 4 Floristry students at TAFE Ultimo.
Blooming lovely!

Julia Morris looks STUN-NING
I think we can all agree that Julia Morris looks absolutey INCREDIBLE in her Alin Le’Kal gown.

It’s not a Logies Red Carpet without KAK!
All hail the Queen!

Kerri-Anne Kennerley, 72, wore a stunning fuscia gown by Mary Ionnidis Couture.
Here’s a full length pic - bow down!

Originally published on The Nightly
