Stuart Broad's cheeky 'cheat' response after surprise Channel 7 gig for Ashes
His decision to stay at the crease sparked outrage in Australia, leading to calls for a "Broadban" while Brisbane's Courier-Mail newspaper refused to mention him by name. Broad will return 12 years later, wearing a suit not whites and wielding a microphone instead of a red ball.
Seven's move to add the feisty Englishman to its line-up has not gone down well with locals, with one fan saying he's as popular as a mosquito at a BBQ. Former England captain Mike Atherton couldn't resist having a dig at Broad while the pair was commentating together in the England-India series at the weekend.
"Well, Stuart, just to reflect on a bit of news that emerged from Down Under overnight that seems to have gone down like a bucket of sick with the locals, namely that you're going to be commentating on one of the local channels in the Ashes," Atherton said.
"Just a reminder of how popular you are down there, the Brisbane Courier Mail couldn't bring themselves to put a photo of you on the front page and then called you a smug, pommy, cheat - Broadban. Are you looking forward to going down to Australia this winter to commentate on the Ashes?"
Stuart Broad's hilarious response to Ashes dig
A smiling Broad responded: "Well, I sort of obviously agree with the pommy and the cheat bit, but I don't think I'm smug. Since retiring from international cricket, I've received many well wishes and messages from passionate Australian fans, so to get the chance to speak to them directly on Seven is something I'm looking forward to.
"I've always loved coming to Australia and feeling the love from every Australian cricket fan, and I anticipate this summer won't be any different. Both teams are matched up quite nicely. Obviously, Australia have had the better of England for a long time, over in Australia, but England are coming with a pretty strong team. It will be another epic Ashes series played in the right spirit, as all Ashes are. Aren't they?
"I'm really excited to give my views on how I think the series will go." The five-Test Ashes series begins in Perth on November 21.
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The 65th Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards has come and gone, with host Sam Pang guiding us through his third awards. Magda Szubanski has been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and was brought to tears as she accepted the honour. The biggest winner on the night was the ABC's comedy Fisk, which claimed an impressive five Logies. Jelena Dokic has been hailed for her powerful acceptance speech after the documentary delving into her abuse won the best documentary award. All eyes were on the seven Gold Logie nominees, with a record six women in the running to make it the first time since 2011 female nominations have outweighed the male nominations. Favourite Lynne McGranger took out the top award. Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the story of wellness influencer and conwoman Belle Gibson, had a massive eight nominations but only claimed one Logie. See all of our Logies 2025 updates below. That's a wrap Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. All the winners from the 2025 Logies Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Bizarre plan revealed in Gold Logies speech And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". Lynne McGranger's Gold Logie promise 'better than Larry Emdur's' Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. Apple Cider Vinegar wins first Logie Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Lynne McGranger wins first of the night – is there another to come? Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Fisk lands yet another Logie Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Tough crowd as plenty of jokes fail to land Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Fisk wins three Logies in a row It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. Magda insists Hall of Fame induction isn't because of her cancer diagnosis We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. Logies drag on again Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 New award handed out Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Hamish Blake accepts Logie, but he wants this one Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Jelena Dokic hails 'massive' win for survivors Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Guy Montgomery wins Most Popular New Talent award Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" No surprises in the Children's Program category Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Hamish Blake addresses 'elephant in the room' Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. First Logie goes to... And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. Sam Pang embraces controversy in opening speech Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he a wrap Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. Well, as predicted, it was a long night at the Logies. That's all of us at Yahoo finishing up, so thank you for joining us. All the winners from the 2025 Logies Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Let's now have a recap of all 23 awards handed out tonight, and as we mentioned earlier, it really has been Fisk's night tonight. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Best Drama Program Return To Paradise, ABC Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Silver Logie – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actor Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Silver Logie – Best Supporting Actress Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Fisk, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Best Sports Coverage The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program Australian Story, ABC Berton Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Best Lifestyle Program Travel Guides, 9Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Competition Reality Program LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Best Structured Reality Program Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Best Entertainment Program The Voice, Seven Network Bizarre plan revealed in Gold Logies speech And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". And in the midst of that speech, McGranger revealed a bizarre plan to chop the head off her Gold Logie and put her own ashes inside it. "I also thought what I could do is in a few years' time when I die, I might chop the head off, scoop it out, and put the ashes in their, and screw the head back on and give it to Clancy, my beautiful daughter, who is here with me tonight, and she can put it on the mantelpiece," she explained. Even host Sam Pang was taken aback, joking "more speeches should include the revealing of your funeral plans". Lynne McGranger's Gold Logie promise 'better than Larry Emdur's' Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger has promised to carry the Gold Logie trophy around in her handbag for a year, a promise she says is far better than what last year's winner committed to. "It's better than bearing my white arse on morning television, Larry!" she said, after Larry Emdur got a tattoo on his backside on live TV the day after his 2024 win. She heaped praise on her colleagues at Home and Away, and all the people associated with the show, saying they keep it afloat with their "wonderful" work. "For all of you fans, and those of you who keep free-to-air television alive, please, keep on doing what you're doing, and watching what you watch," she said. Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. And there we have it. Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie. "Wear a pretty dress they said, you'll be fine they said," she began her speech after Sonia Kruger was left carrying the back of her dress up to the stage. Apple Cider Vinegar wins first Logie Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Apple Cider Vinegar has just won its first Logie, and it may feel bit of a disappointing night for a show nominated eight times across four categories. The Netflix show won Best Miniseries or Telemovie, with its lack of wins of course down to Fisk's huge success tonight, which has won an astounding five Logies. Lynne McGranger wins first of the night – is there another to come? Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Well after a lengthy delivery, we think Manu Feildel just called Lynne McGranger Lynne McGregor. We'll forgive him, it's getting late. He was announcing the winner of Best Lead Actress in a Drama, which is a fitting end to what will have been a stellar career on the set of Home and Away for McGranger. "I am truly overwhelmed. I love my daughter and I love my husband. I asked him to come tonight and he said, 'I would rather swallow a hammer'" she said. "Thank you, this means the world." While over the moon, McGranger will undoubtedly have her eyes on the top award of the evening having been identified by many as tonight's favourite. Fisk lands yet another Logie Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Well it's certainly Fisk's night, having just claimed its fifth Logie award. "I swear to God, this is the last time you will see me tonight, I am so sorry!" Kitty Flanagan joked as she picked up the award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Tough crowd as plenty of jokes fail to land Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Well it's been a bit underwhelming with the comedy so far this evening, with Sam Pang and presenters struggling to nail several jokes, hampered at times by several stutters. But Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald certainly had the audience laughing, nailing the delivery of their gags. And it was fitting they'd be handing over an award for Aaron Chen, one of the country's funniest comedians. Sadly, he couldn't be there to accept his award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for Fisk. Fisk wins three Logies in a row It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. Magda insists Hall of Fame induction isn't because of her cancer diagnosis We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. Logies drag on again Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 New award handed out Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Hamish Blake accepts Logie, but he wants this one Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Jelena Dokic hails 'massive' win for survivors Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Guy Montgomery wins Most Popular New Talent award Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" No surprises in the Children's Program category Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Hamish Blake addresses 'elephant in the room' Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. First Logie goes to... And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. Sam Pang embraces controversy in opening speech Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped. Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped.
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US overcomes outbreak of ‘acute gastroenteritis' to top swimming medal table at World Aquatics Championships
The United States finished top of the swimming medal table at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday, overcoming a slow start to its campaign in which several of its swimmers battled an outbreak of 'acute gastroenteritis.' The team capped its championships with a world record in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay on Sunday, marking its ninth gold and 29th total medal as it consolidated first place ahead of Australia's eight gold and 20 total medals. The late surge meant that American swimmers had one more gold and nine more medals in total than they did in last year's championships, even if their overall haul was significantly less than the 38 they won in 2023 and the 45 they claimed in 2022. The team's eventual success came after it had seemed diminished in the opening days, with its spokesperson telling the Associated Press that many of its swimmers were battling 'acute gastroenteritis' they had contracted at a training camp in Thailand. The USA's initial struggles at the championship – it won only five gold medals in the opening six days – drew criticism from some of its former stars, particularly as it came a year after the Paris Olympics where it won its lowest tally of Olympic gold medals in the pool since 1988. Six-time Olympic champion Ryan Lochte posted an image on social media of a tombstone with the epigraph: 'In loving memory of United States Swimming. They set the bar high – until they stopped reaching for it,' which 23-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps reposted with the caption: 'Is this the wake-up call USA Swimming needed?' according to Reuters. The US team wasn't immune to the criticism – Gretchen Walsh, who won three gold medals in Singapore – said she was 'trying to block it out.' 'I think we've been dealing with a lot so it's hard to get the criticism in the first place because I don't think people quite understand the magnitude of everything going on behind the scenes,' she said. In the last two days of the world championships, the US won four gold medals, including Katie Ledecky's thrilling victory in the women's 800m freestyle, which she claimed with a championship-record time. That came a day after Kate Douglass clocked in with her own championship-record time in the women's 200m breaststroke. 'I wanted to just get a gold for Team USA to help our medal count there and I think with the rough week that we've had, I think we've done a great job of coming back and showing that we are here to race,' Douglas said afterward according to World Aquatics. Summer McIntosh wins four gold medals Meanwhile, Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh capped one of the greatest world championships performances of all time on Sunday, winning the women's 400m individual medley to claim her fourth gold medal of the week. The 18-year-old finished in a championship-record 4:25.78, not quite enough to beat her own world record of 4:23.65, but more than seven seconds ahead of her nearest challengers. McIntosh joins Katie Ledecky as the only women ever to have won four individual golds at a world championships, according to NBC Sports. The Canadian was attempting to join Michael Phelps' record of winning five individual golds, but lost to Ledecky in Saturday's 800m freestyle final. In Sunday's 400m individual medley final, Australia's Jenna Forrester and Japan's Mio Narita were tied in a dead heat for silver with times of 4:33.26, while 12-year-old Chinese phenom Yu Zidi was half a second further back and finished in fourth place.
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Ledecky bests top rival McIntosh in 800m freestyle
In a women's 800m freestyle showdown in Singapore, Katie Ledecky took down Summer McIntosh, who finished third behind silver medalist Lani Pallistr of Australia. Ledecky swam a championship-record time of 8:05.62
