The very surprising short-odds favourite to win this year’s coveted Gold Logie is revealed

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An unexpected leader has arisen in the competition to win the prestigious Gold Logie at this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards.

72-year-old actress Lynne McGranger, well-known for her role in Home and Away, is currently leading the race to receive Australia’s top television award. This is due to a surge of public admiration and emotional backing from viewers, who have appreciated her 33-year portrayal of Irene Roberts on the long-running series.

As reported by prominent sports bookmaker Sportsbet, McGranger is currently significantly ahead in the standings with remarkably short odds of approximately 1.37 – a considerable gap from her closest competitors.

She has a significant lead over Ally Langdon from A Current Affair, Hamish Blake of LEGO Masters, Lisa Millar on ABC, and comedian Julia Morris, as her current earnings exceed their respective figures: $5.00 for Ally Langdon, $8.50 for Hamish Blake, $10.00 for Lisa Millar, and $11.00 for Julia Morris.

Currently, MasterChef Australia’s Poh Ling Yeow is valued at approximately $13.00, whereas Sonia Kruger, this year’s Gold Logie winner, stands at around $17.00.

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This seasoned actress, who recently declared her exit from “Home and Away,” is receiving numerous predictions for winning a prestigious award, seen as a heartfelt farewell by viewers. It’s not only fans voicing their support; others are also joining in the anticipation.

When the news about the Gold Logie broke, my daughter’s husband messaged me. He stated, “I just bet on you at $3.50 – I invested $100 in you.” Then he exclaimed, ‘That’s absurd… your odds should have been significantly lower than that!’ she told Perth Now.

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‘A week later, I had lost $1.70, but now he’s delighted about it. In case I need to give a speech, I’ll let everyone know that he pocketed $350 from me!’

McGranger debuted on a long-running soap opera back in 1993, and since then, they’ve been portraying the character Irene Roberts for more than thirty years.

The ongoing narrative on screen portrays the character of hers being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it has deeply moved audiences, striking an emotional note.

‘It’s humbling and really overwhelming to even be nominated,’ McGranger said.

If I’d been aware that this situation was coming up, I would have departed long before now. However, in truth, I’m genuinely enjoying the journey.

The veteran actress will be joined by her daughter Clancy at Sunday’s ceremony in Sydney.

During the event, iconic rock artist Jimmy Barnes will perform live at The Star Sydney on August 3, treating Australian listeners to a collection of beloved songs spanning over four decades.

Jimmy, boasting 21 chart-topping albums and an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, expressed his eagerness to kickstart the festivities at this year’s awards event.

‘I am excited about playing at the Logies, television’s big night of nights,’ the 69-year-old said.

Let’s take this opportunity to acknowledge the amazing skillset in Australian television, and liven up the gathering with some groovy rock’n’roll tunes!

Australian legend will be accompanied by entertainers such as Kitty Flanagan, Hamish Blake, and Leigh Sales, among others, who are anticipated to impress the audience with their performances.

It has also been revealed that Sam Pang will host the event for the third time.

Last year and this coming year, Sam’s humorous and unconventional hosting style was highly popular among both the general public and television’s elite stars, and it also led to impressive viewership numbers for Channel Seven.

Sam shared with The Herald Sun that it has been a privilege to have hosted over the past two years. He is eagerly anticipating another opportunity to honor the gifted individuals and exceptional shows that contribute to the Australian television industry, an achievement that everyone can take pride in.

The ceremony will be available to watch from 7:00pm on Sunday, August 3 on Seven and 7Plus. 

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2025-08-02 11:34