Logies 2018 live: Red carpet, winners, speeches, highlights and more

HE hasn’t got a show on air but that didn’t stop Grant Denyer from winning the Gold Logie — beating other TV veterans in an astonishing win that had him gobsmacked.

HE hasn’t got a show on air but that didn’t stop Grant Denyer from winning the Gold Logie — beating other TV veterans in an astonishing win that had him gobsmacked.

Denyer told News Corp Australia: “It’s incredible to be honoured with most popular presenter when your television show isn’t popular enough to stay on television. I’ve truly had the best time in my life, thank you to Channel 10 for giving me this opportunity. Family Feud is funny, thought provoking, fun, silly – and the best thing about making silly TV is it’s nice to have a place families can go to put their brain in neutral, have a laugh and forget about all their troubles.” The TV Week Logie Awards were also not without Dave Hughes kicking off the night and its long list of jokes at other stars’ expense. But TV veteran Bert Newton stunned everyone when he launched into detailing his resume since 1957 — with a few clangers. He made a strange reference to Graham Kennedy and Don Lane mentoring young talent. Many took offence, asking on social media if he was referring to Kennedy being once a sexual predator. He later thanked his wife Patti for taking up his religion of having a TAB account and drinking red wine, after comparing the move to the way Waleed Aly’s wife Susan Carland had coverted to Islam for him. He also referred to himself being an “old p**f” on stage, which some people thought was “homophobic”. OPINION: Crude jokes that sucked the air from the Logies SHOCK: Hughesy roasts the Stefanovics in Logies opener MORE: 60 Minutes gets shock Logie gong PICTURE SPECIAL: Best and worst dressed at the Logies MORE: Best and worst Gold Logie speeches ever The quirky questions from the 2018 Logies red carpet Earlier, Hughesy took a swipe at Channel Seven, Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion and the Married at First Sight stars in his monologue. He also targeted Karl and Peter Stefanovic and their famous Ubergate gaffe before he also made light of Lisa Wilkinson’s move to Ten. Earlier on the red carpet, Karl and his fiance Jasmine Yarbrough turned heads. MasterChef’s George Calombaris and Gold Logie dark horse Andrew Winter also copped flak as Hughesy let rip on some of the biggest stars in the TV industry. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee also dubbed the night as “TV schoolies.” All the red carpet looks from Logies 2018 (9 News) 60 Minutes also took out the Hall of Fame award despite courting controversy that put the show’s reputation at stake. Tonight’s line-up of nominees for the coveted Gold Logie is gearing up to be a battle of the TV hosts. The Living Room’s Amanda Keller, Selling Houses Australia presenter Andrew Winter, Family Feud host Grant Denyer and A Current Affair’s Tracy Grimshaw are vying for the top prize. Love Child actor Jessica Marais — who has pulled out of the ceremony due to health reasons — and Doctor Doctor actor Rodger Corser are also in line to take out gold. Follow our live coverage below: