Karl Stefanovic calls out ‘woke and beige’ Logies amid rumours the awards night is ‘on its last legs’

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Karl Stefanovic cautions that the Logie Awards may lose their edge and turn into events that are seen as ‘progressive’ yet dull if the organizers don’t reintroduce the mischievous and unexpected behaviors that made the show famous in the past.

Last weekend at the glitzy awards ceremony, I, a die-hard fan, found myself standing on the red carpet, and there, the esteemed host of The Today Show – who proudly claimed the Gold Logie in 2011 – made an unfiltered statement that left me buzzing.

‘They have got a bit woke, the Logies, haven’t they,’ Stefanovic told the Herald Sun.

There’s a universal awareness that people try to do what’s right, and this sentiment extends to television as well. Let’s resurrect the rowdy antics of Biffo Buffoonery.”

This paraphrase maintains the original message while using simpler language and making it more engaging for the reader.

I truly enjoy the Logies. However, without some playful antics, it could potentially become a bit too bland or predictable.

Karl went on to say it’s important to ‘just have a good time’.

The comments were made amidst doubts from industry experts and viewers about whether the long-standing awards ceremony still holds the same appeal it used to have.

Daily Mail recently revealed the Logie Awards might not be back next year – or ever.

A very high-level TV insider has revealed ‘they’re quietly rolling up the red carpet’.

According to the source, it’s no longer feasible. There’s no interest in purchasing it, there’s no audience engaging with it, and those responsible are actively seeking alternative opportunities.

It seems that a fire sale of magazines, specifically belonging to Are Media (the owners of TV Week and the Logies brand), is about to take place, as indicated by the term ‘exit’.

After a span of five years that didn’t meet expectations, the private investment company supporting Are Media, named Mercury Capital, is planning to withdraw its support.

On the Logie’s red carpet, stars such as Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, One Direction, Ricky Martin, and even Destiny’s Child have graced its presence in the past.

The source mentioned that it was reminiscent of a time when the Logies featured global celebrities, shocking incidents, and high-drama.

Currently, it seems more like an elevated advertisement piece for local television. You could liken it to the ‘Bogan Awards’, as the major performances have disappeared along with the spectators.

‘Seeing the same faces like Karl Stefanovic, Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake over and over again on our screens is becoming monotonous. The audience seems to be growing weary of the repetitive talent, and it appears that television networks aren’t investing in Logies campaigns as they once did.’

Ratings have significantly decreased since then, as Seven, who took over the Logies broadcast in 2023 from Nine after a 28-year gap, experienced a 20% decline in their digital viewership.

Individuals believed they were acquiring a priceless piece of their nation’s history. However, what they found themselves investing in was an expensive journey down memory lane.

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2025-08-10 02:51