At a glance…
- The 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards are happening on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at The Star, Sydney.
- Robert Irwin is taking over as host from Sam Pang.
- Read on for all the Logie nominations.
The TV WEEK Logie Awards (aka The Logies) are returning in 2026 with a brand new host and all-new nominations for the illustrious night of nights!
However, there are plenty of familiar (and major) faces in the running for the Gold Logie, including the ceremony’s new host Robert Irwin, who was also nominated in 2024.
The race for the Gold Logie isn’t vastly different from last year’s competition! Robert is competing once more against his former I’m A Celebrity co-host Julia Morris, alongside journalist Ally Langdon, presenter Lisa Millar, and judge Poh Ling Yeow, who were in the running in 2025. However, there are two newcomers to the list: comedian Sam Pang and Tipping Point host Todd Woodbridge.
Have You Been Paying Attention? panellist, Sam is no newbie when it comes to the Logies stage, having hosted the award ceremony three times.
What is new, however, is the Bruce AcAvaney Award for Most Popular Sports Presenter, honouring the sports commentator’s career spanning over five decades. And he’s nominated for the inaugural award! The 72-year-old also received the Hall of Fame Logie Award in 2022.
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Now, without further ado, all the nominees for the TV Week Logie Awards 2026.
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
Amanda Keller, The Piano, ABC
Hamish Blake, LEGO® Masters Australia: Grand Masters of the Galaxy, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Larry Emdur, The Chase Australia, Seven Network
Lisa Millar, Muster Dogs, Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now and Back Roads, ABC
Robert Irwin, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
Andrea Lam, The Piano, ABC
Eloise Hart, Goolagong and Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Lila McGuire, Goolagong, ABC
Rowan Witt, Ghosts Australia, Paramount+
Stuart Broad, The Ashes 2025-26, Seven Network
Tamala, Ghosts Australia, Paramount+
Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter
Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, The Great Debate and Election 2025: Australia Decides, 9Network
David Speers, Australia Votes 2025: Election Night Live and Insiders, ABC
Karl Stefanovic, Today, 9Network
Michael Usher, 7NEWS and 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network
Sarah Abo, Today, 9Network
Sarah Ferguson, 7.30 and Australia Votes 2025: Election Night Live, ABC
Bruce McAvaney Award for Most Popular Sports Presenter
Bruce McAvaney, World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025, SBS
Danika Mason, Today, NRL and Freddy and the Eighth, 9Network
Eddie McGuire, Footy Classified Tuesday and 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, 9Network
James Bracey, 9News, Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, NRL, 2026 Australian Open, 2025 Melbourne Cup, 100% Footy and 2025 Australian Swimming Trials, 9Network
Jelena Dokic, 2026 Australian Open, 2025 Melbourne Cup, Wimbledon 2025, Roland Garros 2025, US Open 2025 and Cross Court 2025, 9Network
Ricky Ponting, The Ashes 2025-26, Seven Network
Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama
Hunter Page-Lochard, Reckless, SBS / NITV
Jacob Elordi, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Rob Collins, RFDS, Seven Network
Sam Neill, The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, BINGE / FOXTEL
Stephen Peacocke, RFDS, Seven Network
Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama
Aisha Dee, Watching You, Stan
Brooke Satchwell, Dear Life, Stan
Lila McGuire, Goolagong, ABC
Odessa Young, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
Tuuli Narkle, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Yerin Ha, The Survivors, Netflix
Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor in a Drama
Clarence Ryan, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Damien Garvey, The Survivors, Netflix
Dan Henshall, The Family Next Door, ABC
Simon Baker, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
Thomas Weatherall, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Thomas Weatherall, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama
Catherine McClements, The Survivors, Netflix
Claudia Karvan, Homebodies, SBS
Eleanor Matsuura, Dear Life, Stan
Heather Mitchell, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
Philippa Northeast, The Family Next Door, ABC
Robyn Malcolm, The Survivors, Netflix
Silver Logie – Best Actor in a Comedy
Ben Miller, Austin, ABC
George Zhao, Ghosts Australia, Paramount+
Leon Ford, Dog Park, ABC
Matt Day, Strife, BINGE / FOXTEL
Michael Theo, Austin, ABC
Steve Bisley, Deadloch, Prime Video
Silver Logie – Best Actress in a Comedy
Asher Keddie, Strife, BINGE / FOXTEL
Celia Pacquola, Dog Park, ABC
Denise Scott, Mother and Son, ABC
Kate Box, Deadloch, Prime Video
Madeleine Sami, Deadloch, Prime Video
Michelle Brasier, Ghosts Australia, Paramount+
Best Drama Program
Dear Life, Stan
Heartbreak High, Netflix
Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
RFDS, Seven Network
The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, BINGE / FOXTEL
Watching You, Stan
Best Miniseries or Telemovie
Goolagong, ABC
Homebodies, SBS
Mix Tape, BINGE / FOXTEL
The Family Next Door, ABC
The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Prime Video
The Survivors, Netflix
Best Entertainment Program
Australian Idol, Seven Network
Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network
The 1% Club Australia, Seven Network
The Floor, 9Network
The Piano, ABC
Tipping Point Australia, 9Network
Best Current Affairs Program
60 Minutes, 9Network
7.30, ABC
A Current Affair, 9Network
Australian Story, ABC
Four Corners, ABC
Today, 9Network
Best Scripted Comedy Program
Austin, ABC
Deadloch, Prime Video
Dog Park, ABC
Strife, BINGE / FOXTEL
The Artful Dodger, Disney+
Top End Bub, Prime Video
Best Comedy Entertainment Program
Gruen Nation, ABC
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC
Hard Quiz, ABC
Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
The Cheap Seats, Network 10
The Front Bar, Seven Network
Best Competition Reality Program
Big Brother, Network 10
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
LEGO® Masters Australia: Grand Masters of the Galaxy, 9Network
Love Island, 9Network
MasterChef Australia, Network 10
The Block, 9Network
Best Structured Reality Program
Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network
Gogglebox Australia, Network 10
Married at First Sight, 9Network
Muster Dogs, ABC
The Golden Bachelor, 9Network
The Hospital: In The Deep End, SBS
Best Lifestyle Program
Getaway, 9Network
Grand Designs Australia, ABC
Love It Or List It Australia, BINGE / FOXTEL
Selling Houses Australia, BINGE / FOXTEL
The Dog House Australia, Network 10
Travel Guides, 9Network
Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report
Bondi Terror Attack, 7NEWS and Sunrise, Seven Network
Fighting Back, A Current Affair, 9Network
Hammered: Inside the Bunnings Machine, Four Corners, ABC
Iran War, 7NEWS, Seven Network
Out of Order, 60 Minutes, 9Network
Virginia’s Final Wish, 60 Minutes, 9Network
Best Factual or Documentary Program
But Also John Clarke, ABC
Revealed: Death Cap Murders, Stan
Revealed: Joh – Last King of Queensland, Stan
The Assembly, ABC
The People vs Robodebt, SBS
The Secret DNA Of Us, SBS
Best Sports Coverage
2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, 9Network
2025 Men’s & Women’s State of Origin Series, 9Network
AFL Grand Final 2025, Seven Network
Australian Open 2026, 9Network
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, 9Network
The Ashes 2025-26, Seven Network
Best Children’s Program
Do Not Watch This Show, ABC
Dreaming Big, NITV
Ginger and the Vegesaurs, ABC
Hard Quiz Kids, ABC
Knee High Spies, ABC
Play School, ABC
The TV WEEK Logie Awards 2026 will air at 7pm AEST on Sunday, 16 August on Seven and 7Plus. Vote for your favourite stars and shows here.
