2021 Logie Awards cancelled due to Covid-19

The Logie Awards have been cancelled for the second year running, with organisers again forced to pull the pin amid Covid outbreaks.

Jonathan LaPaglia of Australian Survivor: Champions Vs Contenders poses with the Logie for Most Outstanding Reality Program during the 2019 Logie Awards.

Australian television’s most celebrated awards have been cancelled for the second year running owing to Covid-19.

Are Media confirmed on Saturday that the 2021 Logie Awards would not go ahead on the Gold Coast as planned.

The decision to cancel the celebration of the small screen industry in Australia was made because of the ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns and border restrictions.

The 62nd TV WEEK Logie Awards were due to take place at The Star Gold Coast on Sunday, November 28.

Are Media Group Publisher, Fiona Connolly, said: “We are disappointed to have to cancel this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards after charging ahead with plans to return for a bigger than ever event on the Gold Coast this November”.

“Unfortunately, our current Covid cases and travel restrictions leave us no choice. “But we will return to Queensland mid 2022 and promise the TV WEEK Logie Awards will bring an overdue and deserved night of glamour, celebration and recognition of Australia’s outstanding television industry.”

With the Awards postponed last year and cancelled this year the eligibility period for the 2022 TV WEEK Logie Awards will be from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

The new date for the Logie Awards is yet to be confirmed.