Robert Irwin reveals he got 'drunk' for the first time aged just 14 - moments before taking the Logies stage READ MORE: Robert Irwin shares exciting family news after Logie nomination By Jimmy Briggs For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:27 BST, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 06:29 BST, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Robert Irwin opened up about the hilarious way he accidentally got 'drunk' for the first time before presenting at the 2018 Logie Awards in Sydney . The reality TV host, 20, who has been nominated for a Gold Logie at this year's upcoming awards , revealed the amusing mishap occurred after he ate some candy without realising it contained alcohol . 'I had this gift pack and there was a big pack of chocolates.
My mum goes, "Oh there you go. You've got chocolates, little sugar hit",' Irwin told news.com.
au on Tuesday. 'So I'm eating these chocolates and I'm thinking, are they in date? Mum goes, "Yeah, they're in date." And then she goes, "Oh no, they're alcoholic chocolates".
' Irwin added he was still feeling the effects of the alcohol when he took the Logies stage to present an award alongside Dr. Chris Brown . 'I don't drink at all, and I was 14 at the time.
So then I go on stage and I'm like, now I've got to present this award...
That's my memorable Logies story.' Fortunately Robert managed to hold his own against Chris on the stage and presented with his trademark enthusiasm and flair. It follows reports Irwin is the 'hot favourite' to win this year's Gold Logie.