Awards

Results and commentary for the 2011 TV Week Logie Awards.

Red carpet. Matt Preston arrival shown on Nine at the same time Masterchef premieres on Ten. A moment later Biggest Loser Trainers Tiffany and Michelle were shown arriving.

On Twitter, #Logies trending just above #masterchef soon after 7.30pm AEST. Gold Logie higher!

Katy Perry on the red carpet – You’re hot and you’re cold…!

8.23 Logies have begun, opening with Katie Perry preformance.

Host Shane Bourne introduced, praising Katy Perry performance.

Says Shane: For the 1st time, there are more chefs in the audience than in the kitchen. Biggest Loser helps us to lose weight, while, Masterchef helps us stack it back on? Comentray about cooking shows. Speaks about disasters in 2011, inc Charlie Sheen.

Awards

MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)

MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Presenter
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)

MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)

#masterchef now trending higher than #logies on Twitter. 9pm eastern. Ricky Nixon just behind, the rest are Logies related including Shane Bourne, Andre Rieu – who is at the ceremony. Chrissie Swan as well in top 10 for Australia.

MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Better Homes And Gardens (Channel Seven)

Bit of a dig on Stefanovic from Joanna Griggs, accepting the award on behalf of Better Homes and Gardens on Seven.

MOST POPULAR FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)

The Chaser boys thank the Queen for allowing them to appear at the Logies, and go on to present the next award, announcing it as Masterchef and the losers…!

MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM
MasterChef Australia (Network Ten)

MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Dance Academy (ABC3)

MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
The Circle (Network Ten)

MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM
The Footy Show (AFL) (Nine Network)

MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE
The Ashes 2010 First Test – Day One at the Gabba (Nine Network)

MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE
“New Zealand Mine Disaster” (Seven News)

MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT
“Smugglers’ Paradise” (Four Corners, ABC1)

Four Corners is in its 50th year of production. To put that in perspective, TV in Australia has only been on air for close to 54 years.

HALL OF FAME
Laurie Oakes, Nine

A standing ovation for Laurie.

Maroon Five perform.

Adam Hills: The joy of being on the ABC – they let you do more than three episodes to prove yourself.

Shane Bourne sends up Austrailia’s Next Top Model final fiasco from 2010.

MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
Trishna & Krishna: The Quest For Separate Lives (Channel Seven)

GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actor
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actress
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)

Jessie J performs

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Underbelly: The Golden Mile (Nine Network)

MOST OUTSTANDING LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Spicks And Specks (ABC1)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actress
Claire van der Boom (Sisters Of War, ABC1)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actor
Richard Roxburgh (Rake, ABC1)

TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Television
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)

Karl says he loves Packed to the Rafters, even though it is not politically correct to say so. Karl says he loves Chrissie, and says that Hills would have won 5 of “these things” if he wasn’t with the ABC. Karl never thought, as a journo, that he would be up there accepting a Gold Logie.

Karl will be up in the morning at 3.30am – just three and a half hours from the end of the broadcast of the Logies – for Today. On Nine.

Network Tally:
Nine – 8
Seven – 5
ABC – 5
Ten – 5
SBS – 0
Foxtel – 0

 

Full list of Nominees:

Winners in BOLD.

Most Popular Nominees
TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Television
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks, ABC1)
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actor
Callan Mulvey (Rush, Network Ten)
Don Hany (Offspring, Network Ten / Tangle, Foxtel [Showcase])
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Michael Caton (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Actress
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)
Jessica Marais (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Margot Robbie (Neighbours, Network Ten)
Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Zoe Ventoura (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Popular Presenter
Adam Hills (Spicks And Specks, ABC1)
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Hamish Blake (Hamish & Andy ‘Specials’, Network Ten)
Karl Stefanovic (Today, Nine Network)
Shaun Micallef (Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, Network Ten)

MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT
Charles Cottier (Home And Away, Channel Seven)
Eddie Perfect (Offspring, Network Ten)
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Manu Feildel (My Kitchen Rules, Channel Seven)
Ryan Corr (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT
Chrissie Swan (The Circle, Network Ten)
Emma Booth (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Hannah Marshall (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Julie Goodwin (Home Cooked! With Julie Goodwin, Nine Network)
Poh Ling Yeow (Poh’s Kitchen, ABC1)

MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES
Home And Away (Channel Seven)
Neighbours (Network Ten)
Offspring (Network Ten)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Rush (Network Ten)
Underbelly: The Golden Mile (Nine Network)

MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Good News Week (Network Ten)
Hey Hey It’s Saturday (Nine Network)
Sunrise (Channel Seven)
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (Network Ten)
The Circle (Network Ten)

MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Better Homes And Gardens (Channel Seven)
Domestic Blitz (Nine Network)
Getaway (Nine Network)
Grand Designs Australia (Foxtel [The Lifestyle Channel])
Ready Steady Cook (Network Ten)

MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM
Before The Game (Network Ten)
The Footy Show (AFL) (Nine Network)
The Footy Show (NRL) (Nine Network)
The Matty Johns Show (Channel Seven)
Wide World Of Sports (Nine Network)

MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM
Dancing With The Stars (Channel Seven)
MasterChef Australia (Network Ten)
The Biggest Loser Australia (Network Ten)
The Farmer Wants A Wife (Nine Network)
The X Factor (Channel Seven)

MOST POPULAR FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Bondi Vet (Network Ten)
RPA (Nine Network)
Undercover Boss Australia (Network Ten)
Who Do You Think You Are? (SBS)

Most Outstanding Nominees

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Hawke (Network Ten)
Packed To The Rafters (Channel Seven)
Rake (ABC1)
Rush (Network Ten)
Sisters Of War (ABC1)
Underbelly: The Golden Mile (Nine Network)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actor
Erik Thomson (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Jason Gann (Wilfred, SBS)
Richard Roxburgh (Hawke, Network Ten)
Richard Roxburgh (Rake, ABC1)

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Most Outstanding Actress
Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)
Catherine McClements (Rush, Network Ten)
Claire van der Boom (Sisters Of War, ABC1)
Justine Clarke (Tangle, Foxtel [Showcase])
Kat Stewart (Offspring, Network Ten)

GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
Emma Booth (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, Nine Network)
Richard Davies (Offspring, Network Ten)
Ryan Corr (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)
Sarah Snook (Sisters Of War, ABC1)

MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE
“Afghanistan Rocket Attack” (Ten News)
“Election 2010″ (Sky News)
“Laurie Oakes Election Leaks” (Nine News)
“New Zealand Mine Disaster” (Seven News)
“Pakistan Floods” (ABC News)

MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT
“Brothers In Arms” (Sunday Night, Channel Seven)
“Hey Dad..! Scandal” (A Current Affair, Nine Network)
“Iraq’s Deadly Legacy” (Dateline, SBS)
“Smugglers’ Paradise” (Four Corners, ABC1)
“The Condemned” (Dateline, SBS)

MOST OUTSTANDING LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Hamish & Andy’s Caravan of Courage: Great Britain & Ireland (Network Ten)
Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam (SBS)
Spicks And Specks (ABC1)
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (Network Ten)
Yes We Canberra! (ABC1)

MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE
2010 AFL Grand Final (Channel Seven)
2010 Melbourne Cup (Channel Seven)
Rugby League – 2010 State Of Origin – Game One (Nine Network)
The Ashes 2010 First Test – Day One at the Gabba (Nine Network)
XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (Foxtel)

MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Camp Orange: Castle Mountain (Foxtel [Nickelodeon])
Dance Academy (ABC3)
Dead Gorgeous (ABC3)
Hi-5 (Nine Network)
Prank Patrol (ABC3)

MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue (Network Ten)
Miracle in the Storm (ABC1)
RPA (Nine Network)
Such Is Life: The Troubled Times Of Ben Cousins (Channel Seven)
Trishna & Krishna: The Quest For Separate Lives (Channel Seven)

Nominee list: TV Week.

What are you watching tonight?  The Logies, the new season of Masterchef or something else?

First look at UK’s Geordie Shore

MTV has given viewers their first look at the UK version of Jersey Shore, entitled Geordie Shore. The promo for the Newcastle-set reality series features its cast members giving quotes such as: “I’ll never kiss anyone without a six pack” and “my biggest fear is getting wrinkles”.

America’s Next Top Model all-stars announced

An America’s Next Top Model ‘all-stars’ series has been announced that will see returning contestants from previous seasons competing for another shot at success. The network promises “breakout characters” with “memorable stories” from the past will be returning.

SNL’s Sudeikis named host of MTV Movie Awards

Saturday Night Live comedian Jason Sudeikis has been named the host of the MTV Movie Awards for this year. Sudeikis will become the ninth SNL cast member to host the awards, which take place in June.

Lopez and Anthony create new series

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have teamed up with Simon Fuller to create a new Latin music and dance show series. The format will see the musical couple travelling around America to “assemble a cast of incredible performers” for a live show.

The nominees have been announced for the 53rd Annual TV Week Logie Awards.  The winners will be announced on Sunday May 1st.

GOLD LOGIE NOMINATIONS
Rebecca Gibney - Packed to the Rafters – Seven
Adam Hills - Spicks and Specks – ABC1
Asher Keddie - Offspring, Hawke – Ten
Jessica Marais - Packed to the Rafters – Seven
Karl Stefanovic - Today – Nine
Chrissie Swan – The Circle – Ten

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE
Most Popular Actor
Callan Mulvey – Rush – Ten
Don Hany – Offspring – Ten
Erik Thomson - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Hugh Sheridan - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Michael Caton - Packed To The Rafters – Seven

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE 
Most Popular Actress
Asher Keddie – Offspring – Ten
Jessica Marais - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Margot Robbie - Neighbours – Ten
Rebecca Gibney - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Zoe Ventoura – Packed To The Rafters – Seven

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE 
Most Popular Presenter
Adam Hills – Spicks And Specks – ABC1
Chrissie Swan – The Circle – Ten
Hamish Blake  - Hamish & Andy ‘Specials’ – Ten
Karl Stefanovic - Today – Nine
Shaun Micallef - Talkin’ Bout Your Generation – Ten

MOST POPULAR NEW MALE TALENT
Charles Cottier  - Home And Away – Seven
Eddie Perfect - Offspring – Ten
Firass Dirani - Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine
Manu Feildel - My Kitchen Rules – Seven
Ryan Corr – Packed To The Rafters – Seven

MOST POPULAR NEW FEMALE TALENT
Chrissie Swan – The Circle – Ten
Emma Booth – Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine
Hannah Marshall - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Julie Goodwin - Home Cooked With Julie Goodwin – Nine 
Poh Ling Yeow - Poh’s Kitchen – ABC1

MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES
Home And Away - Seven
Neighbours – Ten
Offspring - Ten
Packed To The Rafters - Seven
Rush - Ten
Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine

MOST POPULAR LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Good News Week – Ten
Hey Hey It’s Saturday - Nine
Sunrise - Seven
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation – Ten
The Circle - Ten

MOST POPULAR LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
Better Homes And Gardens – Seven
Domestic Blitz - Nine
Getaway - Nine
Grand Designs Australia – The Lifestyle Channel
Ready Steady Cook – Ten

MOST POPULAR SPORTS PROGRAM
Before The Game - Ten
The Footy Show (AFL) – Nine 
The Footy Show (NRL) – Nine
The Matty Johns Show – Seven
Wide World Of Sports - Nine

MOST POPULAR REALITY PROGRAM
Dancing With The Stars - Seven
MasterChef Australia - Ten
The Biggest Loser Australia - Ten
The Farmer Wants A Wife – Nine
The X Factor – Seven

MOST POPULAR FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue – Ten
Bondi Vet – Ten
RPA - Nine 
Undercover Boss Australia – Ten
Who Do You Think You Are? - SBS

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE 
Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Hawke – Ten
Packed To The Rafters - Seven
Rake - ABC1
Rush – Ten
Sisters Of War – ABC1
Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE 
Most Outstanding Actor
Erik Thomson - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Hugh Sheridan - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Jason Gann - Wilfred – SBS
Richard Roxburgh – Hawke – Ten
Richard Roxburgh - Rake – ABC1

TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE 
Most Outstanding Actress
Asher Keddie - Offspring – Ten
Catherine McClements - Rush – Ten
Claire van der Boom - Sisters Of War – ABC1
Justine Clarke – Tangle – Showcase
Kat Stewart - Offspring – Ten

GRAHAM KENNEDY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
Emma Booth – Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine
Firass Dirani – Underbelly: The Golden Mile – Nine
Richard Davies - Offspring – Ten
Ryan Corr - Packed To The Rafters – Seven
Sarah Snook – Sisters Of War – ABC1

MOST OUTSTANDING NEWS COVERAGE
“Afghanistan Rocket Attack” – Ten News
“Election 2010″ - Sky News
“Laurie Oakes Election Leaks” - Nine News
“New Zealand Mine Disaster” - Seven News
“Pakistan Floods” - ABC News

MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORT
“Brothers In Arms” - Sunday Night – Seven
“Hey Dad Scandal” - A Current Affair – Nine
“Iraq’s Deadly Legacy” - Dateline – SBS
“Smugglers’ Paradise” - Four Corners – ABC1
“The Condemned” – Dateline – SBS

MOST OUTSTANDING LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Hamish & Andy’s Caravan of Courage: Great Britain & Ireland – Ten
Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam – SBS
Spicks And Specks - ABC1
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation - Ten
Yes We Canberra! – ABC1

MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTS COVERAGE
2010 AFL Grand Final - Seven
2010 Melbourne Cup – Seven
Rugby League – 2010 State Of Origin – Game One – Nine
The Ashes 2010 First Test – Day One at the Gabba – Nine
XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi – Foxtel

MOST OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Camp Orange: Castle Mountain – Nickelodeon
Dance Academy - ABC3
Dead Gorgeous – ABC3
Hi-5 - Nine
Prank Patrol – ABC3

MOST OUTSTANDING FACTUAL PROGRAM
Bondi Rescue - Ten
Miracle in the Storm - ABC1
RPA - Nine
Such Is Life: The Troubled Times Of Ben Cousins – Seven
Trishna & Krishna: The Quest For Separate Lives – Seven

 

Charlie Sheen’s surprise appearance on Kimmel

Charlie Sheen has made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, storming onto the stage during Kimmel’s interview with Mark Cuban. Sheen kissed the host on the lips before flinging t-shirts bearing his slogans into the crowd.

Mirren to host SNL

Dame Helen Mirren has been announced as guest host of an episode of Saturday Night Live, marking her first time on the American comedy series. Mirren will take the reins of the April 9 episode that will also feature the Foo Fighters.

Cryer joins theatre production

Charlie Sheen’s Two and a Half men co-star Jon Cryer has landed a role in a stage production of Company with the New York Philharmonic. Cryer will join How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris and Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks in the production.

Murphy named Comedy Icon

Eddie Murphy has been named the recipient of the ‘Comedy Icon’ prize for the inaugural Comedy Awards for Comedy Central. Murphy will be honoured at the upcoming ceremony on March 26.

Gervais and Arnett to appear on The Office

Ricky Gervais and Arrested Development’s Will Arnett will appear on the season finale of The Office in the US. Steve Carell will have departed the series by the time the pair hit the screen.

I only just discovered this now but iTunes streamed five performances this week in the lead up to tonight’s Aria awards from John Butler, Washington, Guy Sebastian, Sia and Angus & Julia Stone.

The performances were filmed live at sunset from the Tarpeian Precinct of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, set to the picturesque backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. If you missed them, they’re still available for iPhone, iPad and iPod users.  Follow the links below to check them out.

For the iPhone

For the iPad

Rihanna, Usher and Ke$ha are just some of the big names set to perform when FOX8 presents live and exclusive coverage of this year’s AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS from midday on Monday, November 22. 

The three hour, star-studded spectacular music event is being staged at the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles to honour musical achievements of the top artists in all genres of music. The AMAs are decided by public vote and as such are considered one of the most relevant and prized pop culture awards.

With massive support from artists and labels, the show is shaping up to be the biggest ever and will highlight the diversity and breadth of this year’s eclectic music scene.

Some of the biggest music stars on the planet will be performing live.  As well as Rihanna, Usher and Ke$ha, other artists confirmed to perform include Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Miley Cirus and P!nk.

Eminem and Lady Antebellum lead the nominations race this year with five nominations each, Justin Bieber follows with four nominations and B.o.B., Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Usher collected three nominations respectively. Justin Bieber, Eminem, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry make up the highly talented roster of 2010 Artist of the Year nominees.

FOX8 will screen an encore of the 2010 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS at 8.30pm that evening.

Monday, June 14, at 11.00am on Bio.

Bio. presents The 64th Annual Tony Awards from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. America’s most coveted theatre honour, these awards celebrate theatrical achievements across the board including acting, direction, choreography, lighting, costume, set design and the special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement.

*Encore screening at 8.30pm.

Please note the As Australian As series resumes June 28, Mondays at 9.30pm.

2010 ASTRA AWARDS

The 8th annual ASTRA (Australian Subscription TV and Radio Association) Award nominees have been announced. Voting will commence on Monday May 24 and closes Friday June 18. Tickets for non-members are $335 and includes admission to the After Party. The ceremony will be held at The State Theatre in Sydney on June 24.

Most Outstanding Drama
Tangle – Showcase
False Witness – UKTV
: 30 Seconds – Comedy Channel

Most Outstanding Performance By an Actor – Male
Matt Day – Tangle (Showcase)
Ben Mendelsohn – Tangle (Showcase)
Dougray Scott – False Witness (UKTV)
Joel Tobeck – : 30 Seconds (Comedy Channel)

Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor – Female
Justine Clarke – Tangle (Showcase)
Catherine McClements – Tangle (Showcase)
Kat Stewart – : 30 Seconds (Comedy Channel)

Most Outstanding Performance By A Presenter
Danny Clayton – Channel [V] VJ (Channel [V])
Brendan Moar – Dry Spell Gardening (Lifestyle)
Brendon Julian – 2009 Ashes (Fox Sports)
Sarah Murdoch – Australia’s Next Top Model (Fox8)
Andrew Winter – Selling Houses Australia (Lifestyle)

Most Outstanding Children’s Program or Event
Australian Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (Nickelodeon)
Camp Orange: The Final Frontier (Nickelodeon)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Cartoon)

Most Outstanding Music Program or Coverage
Big Day Out Live (Channel [V])
MTV 2009 Aria Red Carpet (MTV)
Sound Relief (Channel [V] and MAX)

Most Outstanding Sports Program or Coverage
Monday Night Football – 2009 NRL Round 21 Manly v Wests (Fox Sports)
Pardon The Interruption (ESPN)
Rugby Union 2009 Bledisloe Cup, All Blacks v Wallabies (Fox Sports)

Most Outstanding Documentary
For Valour (History)
Forecast For Disaster: The Weather Behind Black Saturday (Weather Channel)
One Small Step: The Australian Story (BBC Knowledge)
Sportstar Insider (Discovery)

Most Outstanding Lifestyle Program
The Barefoot Investor (CNBC)
The Best In Australia – Season 3 (Lifestyle)
Dry Spell Gardening – Season 2 (Lifestyle)
Selling Houses Australia – Season 2 (Lifestyle)

Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program
An Audience With Michael Parkinson (UKTV)
Australia’s Next Top Model (FOX8)
Australian Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (nickelodeon)
My First Gig (MAX)
The Contender Australia (FOX8)

Most Outstanding Use of Innovation In Programming
2009 Australian Masters Golf (Fox Sports)
Big Day Out Live (Channel [V])
In The Womb: Extreme Animals (National Geographic)

Most Outstanding Performance By A Broadcast Journalist
Nick Bryant (BBC World News )
Kieran Gilbert (SKY News)
Ashleigh Gillon (SKY News)
Josh Holt (Weather Channel)

Best New Talent
Tara Colegrave – Cbeebies (Cbeebies)
Camille Keenan – Satisfaction (Showcase)
Eva Lazzaro – Tangle (Showcase)
Scott Pape – The Barefoot Investor (CNBC)

Channel Of The Year
Bio – Foxtel
The Lifestyle Channel – XYZ Networks
FOX8 – Foxtel
Fox Sports – Premier Media Group
Nick Jr, – Nickelodeon Australia

If there was a Logie for the most thanked TV executive, it would have to go to Ten’s chief programmer, David Mott.

Just about every acceptance speech made by a Ten personality or winner made mention of David Mott – who truly has to be seen as the driving force behind Ten at the moment.

David Mott, unlike commercial rivals Seven and Nine, understands the philosophy of letting shows build audience and growing brands over time as opposed to the concept of instant or overnight ratings success. Mott has persisted with the 7PM Project despite the show being written off by many as unwatchable. Seven and Nine tend to react quickly to ratings, rescheduling or axing shows that do not rate well (actually – Ten does as well but not to the degree of the other two. Supernatural and Stargate Universe are two classic examples).

Over time, the 7PM Project has grown, despite previously having ratings as low or even lower at times then the sitcoms Ten had tried to fill the 7pm void. Carrie Bickmore’s win for most outstanding new talent will only help grow the show further. The 7PM Project would have been axed within a week or two if it was on Seven or Nine.

And then there is Masterchef – an idea that David Mott gave a go despite a lot of negativity of how that sort of show would work on Australian prime time commercial TV. Granted – the UK version which was the original concept is nothing compared to ours – but look how it turned out! Now amongst the most watched shows on television and has helped transformed reality TV in Australia.

Ten may not lead the overall ratings but they are successful in their own right and do meet their primary objectives of leading the younger demographics, despite the fact that GO has eaten into some of that share.