Don't vote for me: Lego master topples Gold Logie bid
Could this finally be the year for Ten's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! host Julia Morris? Or will Seven's Sonia Kruger add to her Logies haul?
These hosts are vying for television glory against the ABC's Lisa Millar, Lynne McGranger from Home and Away, MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow, and A Current Affair host Ally Langdon.
At the announcement of the nominees at the Sydney Opera House on Monday, presenter Tara Rushton momentarily forgot to announce the final nominee Sonia Kruger, who was waiting in the wings to be called to the stage.
"I am never going to live this down, I'm surrounded by my idols," said Rushton, apologising.
After the announcement, Blake told reporters that as the only male nominee, he actually didn't want to win.
"It would not be a great look if I won, so figure out your favourite lady, and get right behind her," he said.
A new award named for five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin will be presented in 2025 - The Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter.
Voting for the popular awards opened Monday morning, with the ballot for the Gold Logie open during the awards presentation itself.
The Logies will be held at The Star Sydney and broadcast live on Seven on Sunday August 3.
NOMINEES FOR THE TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE
* Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network
* Hamish Blake, LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network
* Julia Morris, I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
* Lisa Millar, Back Roads, ABC News Breakfast, Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now, Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC
* Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network
* Poh Ling Yeow, MasterChef Australia, Network 10
* Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network
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