From warring celebrities, trashy fashion choices to Karl Stefanovic's bad 'bump' joke: The wildest moments from The Logies over the years READ MORE: Logies host Sam Pang reveals major plans for TV's Night of Nights By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:40 BST, 17 August 2024 | Updated: 05:41 BST, 17 August 2024 e-mail View comments The TV Week Logie Awards will celebrate its 64th anniversary in Sydney on Sunday. And in the lead-up to TV's night of nights, Daily Mail Australia looks back on some of the trashiest moments in the awards show's history.
From Tom Gleeson's antics to Karl Stefanovic 's bad 'bump' joke, to questionable fashion selections - here's a rundown of some of TV's Night of Nights 'wildest' moments. For a generation of TV fans, the late Bert Newton was 'The Face' of the Logies, after hosting the ceremony 19 times between 1968 and 2016. Known for his rapid fire wit and good nature, Bert was a fan favourite, but his appearance at the glitzy affair in 2018 did not go over well with the Twitter generation.
Bert, 79 at the time, raised eyebrows while presenting the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent. The speech prompted chuckles from audience members, but also shocked laughter as it veered into politically incorrect territory. He joked that that young audiences would see him on screen and ask, 'Where has this old p**f come from?' For a generation of TV fans the late Bert Newton was 'The Face' of the Logies, after hosting the ceremony 19 times between 1968 and 2016.
Known for his rapid fire wit and good nature, Bert was a fan favourite, but his appearance at the glitzy affair in 2018 was awkward Viewers at home were concerned with the use of the homophobic slur, with one Twitter user commenting: 'I'm pretty sure Bert Newton just either outed himself (finally) or was outright homophobic '. The TV icon, who died in 2021 after a health battle, later apologised and said he hadn't meant to cause offence. Funnyman Tom Gleeson, 50, also managed to ruffle some feathers when he collected the Gold Logie in 2019 .
'I'm turning this award into a joke!' Tom Gleeson (pictured) swilled wine while launching into profanity-laden acceptance after his Gold Logie win in 2019 The much loved comedian had been doling out his trademark barbs all night when he delivered a long and funny speech as he collected ther award. It even appeared to angered some of his fellow nominees, including Amanda Keller, who shot him an absolute death stare. 'Just because all of you want it and I've got it, don't get angry with me.
It's alright, you'll all survive,' he said as a furious Amanda glared from the audience. He also appeared to show no reverence for the show or the prize itself telling the gathered celebrities and the folks at home: 'This award for me represents a joke, but I love jokes. I really enjoy them.
I really think we should all lighten the f**k up. I really do.' Sonia Kruger was another recent Gold Logie who made a speech that sent shock waves through TV land .
Last year Sonia Kruger (pictured) won the coveted Gold Logie and in her acceptance speech joked that Hamish lost out because he had already won twice and people were 'over' him While accepting the prized gong at the Logies last year, Sonia, 58, took a dig at fellow nominee Hamish Blake who had won the coveted statue twice before. The Big Brother host claimed 'people are a little over him.' During the broadcast the cameras cut to a confused-looking Hamish, who was seated in the audience next to his wife Zoë Foster Blake.
Later, Hamish said he laughed along with Sonia's diss but the TV audience never got to see his real reaction. The Logies are notorious for badly timed jokes, and last year Karl Stefanovic dropped a major bomb when a swipe at a former breakfast show rival - David 'Kochie' Koch - badly misfired . Logies are notorious for badly timed jokes and last year Karl Stefanovic let got a major bomb The Today show host ad-libbed a joke about cocaine that left the audience and Koch bewildered.
Making a play on the title of the Stan streaming hit Bump and a colloquial reference to taking cocaine - which is referred to 'taking a bump' - Karl took aim at Koch. 'I did want to just check something..
. I am pretty sure before I heard Kochie say he loves Bump's..
. season three. Did anyone mishear that? Because I am pretty sure I did.
' The Today show host ad-libbed a joke about cocaine that left the audience and Koch bewildered. (Pictured) 'Anyway, those are the headlines tomorrow morning,' Stefanovic remarked, hoping for a laugh. However, his crude attempt at humour seemed to miss the mark, with audience members not reacting the way he'd hoped.
It became a cringe worthy moment for TV audiences at home as Koch can be seen in the broadcast looking back at Stefanovic with what appears to be some displeasure. The Logies are known for its unpredictable speeches by guests who have made the most of the famed event's first class hospitality. And Gold Logie nominee 2024 Robert Irwin recently opened up about that his awkward appearance at the Logies alongside Dr.
Chris Brown in 2018. And Gold Logie nominee 2024 Robert Irwin recently opened up about that his awkward appearance at the Logies alongside Dr. Chris Brown in 2018.
The 20-year-old confessed that he was 'drunk', though, unlike many of the assembled celebrities he had not actually had a drink The 20-year-old confessed that he was 'drunk', though, unlike many of the assembled celebrities on the night he had not touched a drop of the hard stuff. Robert ended up on stage 'accidentally' inebriated after imbibing candy that 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. 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 take to the stage and present with a great deal of flair.
While nowadays Margot Robbie looks preened to perfection in elegant designer gowns at red carpet events, it was a different story in 2009. (Pictured) While nowadays Margot Robbie looks preened to perfection in elegant designer gowns at red carpet events, it was a different story in 2009. The Wolf Of Wall Street star, 27, looked far less glamorous wearing a garish scarlet bustier gown with a flamenco-inspired frilled hem.
Boasting a deep all-over tan, she finished off the unsophisticated look with a pair of vertiginous platform stilettos. Comedian and TV presenter Andrew Denton famously sat on James Packer's lap in 1999 when he was tasked with hosting the ceremony. Meanwhile, it's a night famed for getting out of control.
..as when comedian and TV presenter Andrew Denton famously sat on James Packer's lap in 1999 when he was tasked with hosting the ceremony.
(Pictured) Perching on a bewildered James' knee, Andrew said: 'I'll sit on your lap and I'd like you to drink this glass of water if you could while I talk'. 'Would you mind just drinking that James?' he asked, much to the amusement of the giggling audience. Then, peering down the camera lens, he clarified: 'I'd just like to say all the opinions expressed by me tonight are mine and not those of the Packer family.
' It's not just Australian celebrities that have caused controversy at the Logies, as many international stars have also made headlines over the years. It's not just Australian celebrities that have caused controversy at the Logies, as many international stars have also made headlines over the years including Joan Rivers In 2006, US comedian Joan Rivers took to the stage with Today's entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, and appeared to be in very high spirits indeed. 'We look like Nicole and Tom.
.. only reversed!' she said after being handed the microphone.
She continued to make further jokes about former Hollywood couple Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise before barking, 'Grow up, Australia!', in a bid to liven up the crowd. When Richard tried to intervene, the Fashion Police star snapped back: 'Call me Ms Rivers, like you do in the United States'. She then gestured towards the audience, saying: 'They don't know who the s**t I am'.
Karl Stefanovic sparked a mini-scandal in 2009, not for his sartorial choices, but for his drunk performance on the Today show the morning after the ceremony. Karl Stefanovic sparked a mini-scandal in 2009, not for his sartorial choices, but for his drunk performance on the Today show the morning after the ceremony He went down in Logies history for reporting from Melbourne's Crown Casino looking visibly worse for wear and confessing on-air he hadn't had any sleep Read More Inside the sophisticated five-star hotel where the 2024 Logie Award winners will celebrate He went down in Logies history for reporting from Melbourne's Crown Casino looking visibly worse for wear and confessing on-air he hadn't had any sleep. In a 2014 interview, Karl admitted he had gone out and got 'smashed' just like any other year - however the footage had endured because of the popularity of YouTube.
'This was the first Logies when stuff really started working on the Internet,' Karl said. 'I remember seeing it on Today Tonight and going, "Oh God." I really was drunk, or at least I certainly looked and sounded drunk.
' In 2010, Karl admitted that Nine had ordered him to work as a red carpet reporter on Logies night to keep him away from the bar and avoid a repeat performance. A year later, he caused a stir once again when he thanked his then-wife Cassandra Thorburn's 'a**e' while accepting the Most Popular Presenter award and the Gold Logie. He also caused a stir when he thanked his then-wife Cassandra Thorburn's 'a**e' while accepting the Most Popular Presenter award and the Gold Logie He said: 'My beautiful wife Cass, who lets me go on these weird and wonderful excursions around the world.
.. a great influence in my life.
' 'And she's also got the best a**e I’ve ever seen,' Karl added as the crowd laughed. Meanwhile, Susie Elelman left photographers scratching their heads in 2014 when the busty TV personality arrived on the red carpet in an plunging gown. Interestingly, she had worn the exact same dress to the Logie Awards back in 1995.
Susie Elelman left photographers scratching their heads in 2014 when she arrived on the red carpet in an plunging gown She'd worn the same dress at the 1995 Logie Awards Brynne Edelsten, the former wife of businessman Geoffrey Edelsten, has also raised eyebrows in the past with her fashion choices. The American socialite rocked an eye-popping, bright red mini dress in 2013 and a disastrous white tassel frock at 2010's ceremony. Gamble Breaux turned heads for all the wrong reasons in 2016.
The Real Housewives of Melbourne star stepped out in an over-the-top ensemble that left little to the imagination and also accessorised with bizarre leg jewellery. Brynne Edelsten has also raised eyebrows in the past with her fashion choices. Pictured left in 2010, and right in 2013 In 2016, Gamble Breaux stepped out in an over-the-top ensemble that left little to the imagination and also accessorised with bizarre leg jewellery Sydney Bert Newton Karl Stefanovic Share or comment on this article: From warring celebrities, trashy fashion choices to Karl Stefanovic's bad 'bump' joke: The wildest moments from The Logies over the years e-mail Add comment.
