Lynne McGranger odds-on fave to take out Gold
'My son-in-law messaged me when the news broke about the Gold Logie,' she recounted this week. 'He said, 'I just got you at $3.50 — I put $100 on you', and then he said, 'That's ridiculous, your odds should be much shorter than that!'
'But then within a week, I was $1.70, so now he is very chuffed.
'If I have to get up and make a speech, I'll make it known publicly that he just made $350 off me!'
Jokes aside, taking home the coveted Gold Logie would be a fitting bookend to the 33 years McGranger spent on Home and Away playing the beloved Irene Roberts.
McGranger, who first joined the soap in 1993, announced she was leaving earlier this year, with her exit storylines — which see her character coming to terms with a devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis — set to play out over the next few weeks.
Fans have been invited to say farewell to a TV legend via a specially created website, www.goodbyeirene.com.au. They can also show their love via a vote at the Logies.
'It's humbling and really overwhelming to even be nominated,' McGranger says of her nod.
'If I had known this was going to happen, I would have left (the show) years ago!
'But in all seriousness, I am loving the ride — I really am.'
McGranger will take her daughter Clancy as her plus-one to Sunday's ceremony in Sydney, where she is up against Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake, Poh Ling Yeow, Ally Langdon and Lisa Millar for the top award.
All those presenters are well-loved, but there can be no denying Irene holds a special place in many viewers' hearts.
'I am so appreciative of all the support I have been getting,' she says of the messages flooding in via Seven's farewell site.
Rusted-on Home and Away fans aren't the not the only ones rallying around her — an Instagram meme page called 'Home and a Gay' has long been championing McGranger's iconic performance via satirical posts.
She's appreciative of their support, too.
'Have you seen it? It's so funny,' she says.
This week McGranger watched her final scenes at a special screening for cast and crew, admitting it was an emotional moment.
Producers approached Aussie songstress Jessica Mauboy to use her track, While I Got Time to play over Lynne's final scenes, also used in on-air promotions for the show. 'And it's very moving — the song just lifts things to another level,' she says.
The Logies are just the latest engagement in a jam-packed calendar for McGranger, who has been busier than ever since filming her final scenes.
As well as enjoying travel time with friends and partner, Paul, McGranger has also been touring her stage show, The Grandparents Club, across the east coast.
'People come up and say, 'how is retirement going?' And I am like, 'What retirement!'' she jokes.
'I am loving it all and I can't complain, but if you see somebody head-first in their soup at the Logies, that will be me — sleeping!'
The 65th TV Week Logie Awards air Sunday from 7pm on Seven and 7Plus
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Courier-Mail
38 minutes ago
- Courier-Mail
Sam Pang praised by viewers with yet another Logies slam dunk
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New coaches Mel C and Richard Marx. What are the odds of both of them being available? Richard, welcome and I hope you have a wonderful night. Big fan but I think we both know you answered the phone on the first ring. SBS, our most diverse network, celebrates 50 years! Happy Birthday to my old employer and it's worth noting that before SBS, many Australians had never seen a Serbian penis. Congratulations to Karl Stefanovic who this year is celebrating 20 years on The Today Show. Sincerely Karl, well done on 20 informative, entertaining and (underpaid) co-hosts. … After a hugely popular win last year, Larry Edmur is not nominated for Gold this year. Many people have questioned why? Well, it hurts me to say Larry but frankly the industry just couldn't afford the optics of you being the gold standard for two years in a row. Larry goes from winner to not even nominated. Hard to think of a Channel 7 game show host with a bigger fall from grace in recent years. Anyway, have a good night and enjoy the free feed. The night will culminate in the presentation of the Gold Logie. That's right, in little over nine hours, the winner of the Gold Logie will be announced. Congratulations to the six incredible women who are nominated tonight. It really is inspiring to see what you've all achieved since Katy Perry went to space. Let's take a look at the Big 7 … Sonia Kruger is nominated again. Last year, Larry Edmur famously promised that if he won he'd have the names of the other Gold nominees tattooed on his behind. This year, Sonia has promised that if she wins, she'll deliver a coherent speech. Lynne McGranger is nominated after 33 years on Home and Away. As we all … know, Lynne is leaving and there's a lot of speculation about how her character Irene will depart. 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Two-time winner Hamish Blake is nominated again for Lego Masters. I voted for … Hamish not because I don't support women, but because I want to see him deliver the most awkward acceptance speech of all time. Hamish, good luck and now you know how it feels to be the diversity pick. And finally, Poh Ling Yeow, is nominated for Gold. … You should be easy to find in this room! Poh is up to be the first Asian to take home Gold since prospector Chung Lee Wong struck gold in Ballarat in 1854. Good to have a horse in the race. Many of you may not know but Poh and I go way back … to the Ming dynasty. Are you ready to have a wonderful night? Originally published as Sam Pang praised by viewers with yet another Logies slam dunk
Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Perth Now
Lynne McGranger reveals her hilarious plan for her first-ever Gold Logie
In a fitting end to her 33 years starring in Home and Away, Channel Seven icon Lynne McGranger has won the coveted Gold Logie. The 72-year-old was in the running for the top gong at the 65th TV WEEK Logies alongside Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Hamish Blake, Lisa Millar and Poh Ling Yeow. It is her first Gold Logie nomination and an incredible one to win with her last Home and Away scene as Irene Roberts set to air in August. McGranger also took home the Silver Logie for best lead actress in a drama — her first Logie win. Lynne McGranger accepts Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television. Credit: James Gourley / Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A It's the first time the Home and Away star has won. Credit: James Gourley / Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A 'Wear a pretty dress they said, you will be fine, they said,' an emotional McGranger said, while accepting her Gold Logie. '33 years, I've done this amazing show and I am thrilled and honoured.' 'Before I forget, this is going to be pride of place next to my 1974 Wagga Wagga Drama Festival Best Actress. And it's true, it's absolutely true. That's when I went, 'This acting thing is kind of good!' maybe I will be better at it than I am at teaching. 'I want to acknowledge all of the other nominees, all the beautiful, fierce women of all ages. And I am the eldest! If you live as long as I do, it's fantastic. And of course, lovely Hamish. You are a brave man, darl, thank you. 'I don't know if any of you have caught my press lately — there hasn't been much. But I did promise that if I won the Gold Logie that I would carry it around in my handbag for a year ... which is better than burying my white ass on morning television, Larry! 'So I will do that. And I may regret it. But 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 there 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. 'So there are more ways of using a Logie than just carrying them around in your bag. I want to thank you again my beautiful cast. The beautiful cast! Dear God! And my producers, Lucy and Julie, thank you. To the writers, the art department, the best crew in the art department, the best crew in the world, bar none. Lynne's cast members cheered her on. Credit: 7NEWS Close friend and co-star, Ada Nicodemou, was emotional. She attended with her partner, Home and Away star James Stewart. Credit: 7NEWS Lynne McGranger on stage at the 2025 Logies. Credit: 7NEWS 'Honestly, these guys work... I had to work, when I was finishing up, I had to work probably some 13 and 14 hour days and I whinged like a b*tch. These guys do this week in and week out and they whinge a little bit, but they are very good at their job. 'And this show has been kept afloat because of the wonderful writers and the wonderful production. Yeah it is a soap but you know what, it gives Australia's actors and crew so much work, and we are so proud of it. 'Thirty-eight years, the bloody thing has been going for. It just won't die. Fantastic. I want to acknowledge again the wonderful exit storyline but I also want to acknowledge the fantastic Jessica Mauboy, who wrote that beautiful song that has been overlaying Irene's exit story. 'And again to the fans, bloody hell! 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. I want to thank Paul, Luke and Clancy. I've gone completely rogue with the idiot board. I love you Paul, Clancy, Luke — all my friends. I 'If you are in rural NSW or Victoria come and see me and my fabulous cast in The Grandparents Club. 'Thank you guys, it's a great honour. Thank you.'
