Logies 2015: Celebrities reveal their best and worst bits

THIS year’s Logies are just around the corner so in the lead up we asked celebrities to reveal their biggest awards night disasters.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley on her favourite place — the red carpet — at the 2009 Logie Awards at Crown in Melbourne.

THERE is about as much buzz about this year’s Logies as a wingless bee.

Nevertheless, we grabbed a few stars of show’s past and present who told us about their fine and not so finer moments.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley

“My worst Logies moment was when I suffered a hair malfunction,” said the TV regular and Foxtel presenter.

“I went to the bathroom during the show to touch-up my lipstick and brush my fabulous ponytail do, when everything went awry. I called my hairdresser in her room upstairs and said: ‘I have problem with my hair.’ She said ‘What’s the problem?’ I said ‘I’m holding it!’

“I’d brushed my ponytail extension too hard and it came off right in my hand.”

Meanwhile, KAK’s best moment?

“My best Logies moment was seeing Annie Lennox sitting at the piano, singing live. She sounded like an angel. I’ve always been a big fan of hers — but to hear her sing in such an intimate setting was absolutely spectacular.”

Johanna Griggs

“My most memorable Logies was about two or three years ago when the Better Homes and Gardens team had a series of wardrobe malfunctions,” says the Channel 7 House Rules and Better Homes and Gardens presenter.

“Jason Hodges ripped his pants; Tara Dennis’ heel came off; Karen Martini’s dress split and the beads from my gown went everywhere. Luckily Tara saved the day — she pulled out a kit from her Logies purse which had everything including superglue.

“Before we knew it were good to go.”

Ken Sutcliffe

“Walking up the red carpet staircase at Crown with my wife Anne, the crowd was going off.

I remarked ‘wow, this mob really love Wide World of Sports’,’’ says the Wide World of Sports chief host.

“I was chuffed until Anne said “Get real. That cheering is for the Home and Away cast coming up behind us.

“I still like to think it wasn’t, but I guess it was. Wives are always right.”

Natalie Barr

“I remember how excited I was when I was invited to my first Logies 13 years ago,’’ says the Sunrise news presenter and TV personality.

“Back then though, Channel Seven’s wardrobe department consisted of a man in a cupboard handing out red jackets. I spent half of my clothing allowance on a really cool Collette Dinnigan dress.

“I thought ‘I may never go to a Logies again so at least I’m going to look good on the one I go to!”

Deborah Knight

“About four Logies ago I had on the most uncomfortable shoes and a petticoat-type insert in my skirt to make it look super full which was super uncomfortable to sit in,’’ says the Nine Weekend Today co-host.

“So I made a dash back to my room to put on some flat shoes and remove the petticoat and got lost in the casino.

“I was seriously wandering around the gaming room floor with my shoes in my hand for about half an hour — looking slightly overdressed — until I got my bearings and was back on track. I was eventually able to dance up a storm at the after party in my comfy attire.”

Deborah was nearly involvedin a case of mistaken identity, too.

“Also about two Logies ago when I arrived to find where I was sitting, the organisers thought I said my name was Dominic Knight, so I nearly ended up on a table with the Chaser boys.”

That Deb, probably would have made the night pass a helluva lot quicker.

IN OTHER CELEBRITY NEWS THIS WEEK ...

Dinner with Simon Baker? Yes please!

Australian celebrities have joined forces to donate their time for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation 1930s Hollywood Gala Ball in partnership with Blackmores this Saturday.

Guests will include Francesca Barham Packer, Joe Hockey, Jodhi Meares, Layne Beachley, Steve Waugh and Charlie Teo and can bid on an array of money-can’t-buy Live Auction items. They include snowboarding with Torah Bright in Thredbo; dinner with Simon Baker at Aria; dinner with Jimmy Barnes at Glass and meeting Human Nature in Las Vegas.

The ball regularly raises over $1 million for brain cancer research to help find a cure for the biggest cancer killer of Australians under 40.

Smash a plate time

Celebrating in true Greek style with master brewer, Alexandros Kouris, the artisanal craft beer known as Nissos, had a smashing launch. Boom boom.

Guests were invited to ‘eat, drink and smash a plate’ enjoying Greek foods including classics like Spanakopita, grilled lamb and chicken, salt and pepper octopus and freshly shucked oysters in Sydney’s Cyren in Darling Harbour.

Guests enjoyed music by top DJ, Leah Simmons and included Jay Lyon, Melinda Kemp, Tim Dormer, Samantha Frost, Rachel Smith, and Emma Birdsall.

Part of the local artisan production on the isle of Tinos from which Nissos hails, founders Alexandros Kouris, Maya Tsokli, and Elina & Costis Dallas were inspired by the flavours of the Greek islands and Aegean Sea in the creation of the award winning pilsner. Nissos has won the National Champion at the European Business Award 2014/15 and is rolling out here over the next 12 months.

Lumiere, Telluride lunch

A major ski resort showcased a touch of their hospitality, hosting a grand lunch at Chiswick At The Gallery with managers Clare and BAs Afman spreading their word. With ski in/ski out access and located in the mountain village of Telluride, Colorado, the Lumiere hotel is admired for its stylish sophistication and one of those must-do places if skiing is your thing.

The Nespresso coffee club

150 invited celebrities and VIP guests joined Nespresso to celebrate, experience and discover a mega world of coffee.

Guests were taken on ‘journey’ to some of the best coffee regions of the world, learning about and tasting, the produce, innovation and sustainability initiatives. With Nespresso Market Director Loic Rethore and local ambassador Mitch Monaghan.

The centrepiece of the event was a Nespresso ‘wheel’ showcasing the Grand Crus collection, as well as a specialised laser-projected map of the world strewn across the floor highlighting each Pure Origin region.

After all that caffeine, guests like Tim Robards, Donna Hay and Erin Holland could have been up til the wee hours but everyone was tres civilised.

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Originally published as Logies 2015: Celebrities reveal their best and worst bits