Logies 2016: Gogglebox’s Yvie Jones and Angie Kent offer their predictions
THEY watch more TV than just anyone in the country. So who do Gogglebox critics Yvie Jones and Angie Kent tip to win at the Logies?
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FOR Gogglebox’s Yvie Jones, Logies night is always reason to celebrate.
Having avidly tuned in to the awards show every year growing up, watching Australia’s TV elite — at the time led by entertainment legends including Graham Kennedy, Don Lane and Bert Newton — celebrating the night was one of her favourite events of the year.
“To me, the Logies and the Oscars are equal,” she says.
“In fact, I actually get more excited about the Logies because there are people that you could actually touch. I think they’re hilarious and wonderful and it’s such a good memory for me. I watch it every year.”
But in 2016 that celebration will be a little different. Along with her flatmate Angie Kent, she’ll be watching the ceremony at the same time that they’re being filmed watching it.
Not only that, but Gogglebox is also up for a Logie. And the thought that they could potentially win — and then see their reaction to winning the following week on the show — blows both of the popular Goggleboxers’ minds.
“It’s a little bit like (the movie) Inception I think,” laughs Yvie of the way the night could unfold. “When we watch the Logies it’s going to get real.”
Accompanied by their, at current count, six rescue dogs (“we’ve got so many dogs they’re coming out of our ears,” laughs Angie), the pair will bring a bottle of bubbly and a bowl of popcorn to the couch as they wait to see if an award comes their way.
But they’re equally as excited to see what makes the Logies such a must-watch event — the red carpet gowns and the unscripted slip ups.
“I love to see what everyone’s wearing,” says Angie.
“You just hope somebody’s wearing a catastrophe of a gown,” interjects Yvie.
“And I love all the horrible (red carpet) interviews which are just so awkies and cringy,” admits Angie.
This year, the pair said that while some of the award categories are a little predictable — “we play it pretty safe in this country,” says Yvie — they’re pleased to see the diversity of what we watch on television reflected this year.
“I think seeing Waleed Aly and Lee Lin Chin on the Gold Logie list and dramas like Redfern Now and The Principal get nominations are great,” says Yvie.
“It’s good to see diversity, not just in acting but in personalities.”
Because while Gogglebox may air on Foxtel and Channel 10, just like the list of Logie nominees, the shows the cast watch on the show range across all networks, genres and timeslots.
And that makes them — and their fellow Goggleboxers — uniquely placed to predict who will take out the big categories this year. Read on for their top tips.
GOLD LOGIE for Best Television Personality
Carrie Bickmore (The Project, Channel 10)
Waleed Aly (The Project, Channel 10)
Grant Denyer (Family Feud, The Great Australian Spelling Bee, Channel 10)
Lee Lin Chin (World News, The Feed SBS)
Scott Cam (The Block, Reno Rumble, Channel 9)
Essie Davis (ABC)
GOOGLEBOXERS PICK: WALEED ALY
“No person deserves it more. What Waleed has done for The Project and for journalism in general is amazing. His honesty is a breath of fresh air,” Wayne.
BEST ACTOR
Craig McLachlan (The Doctor Blake Mysteries, ABC)
Erik Thomson (800 Words, Channel 7)
Firass Dirani (House Husbands, Channel 9)
Josh Thomas (Please Like Me, ABC)
Stephen Peacocke (Home and Away, Channel 7)
GOGGLEBOXERS TIP: STEPHEN PEACOCKE
“Home and Away is so popular that Stephen will probably win. But I’d like to see Josh Thomas get it, just to surprise everyone,” Zina.
BEST ACTRESS
Bonnie Sveen (Home and Away, Channel 7)
Essie Davis (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, ABC)
Jessica Marais (Love Child, Channel 9)
Julia Morris (House Husbands, Channel 9)
Marta Dusseldorp (A Place to Call Home, Foxtel)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: MARTA DUSSELDROP
“I’m not a fan of the show but I am a fan of hers I’ve watched her on stage and on Janet King. She’s like a Cate Blanchett for me, she could go on internationally. Although Jessica Marais could as well,” Yvie.
BEST PRESENTER
Amanda Keller (The Living Room, Channel 10)
Carrie Bickmore (The Project, Channel 10)
Grant Denyer (Family Feud, The Great Australian Spelling Bee, Channel 10)
Lee Lin Chin (SBS World News, The Feed, SBS)
Waleed Aly (The Project, Channel 10)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: AMANDA KELLER
“Watching Amanda Keller is like wrapping yourself up in a warm, fluffy dressing gown with a cup of hot cocoa. She makes you feel welcomed and a part of the family,” Wayne.
BEST DRAMA
800 Words (Channel 7)
A Place to Call Home (Foxtel, Soho)
Home and Away (Channel 7)
House Husbands (Channel 9)
Love Child (Channel 9)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: LOVE CHILD
“I love that the whole show focuses on women. It’s not just about the men in charge … although the guy who plays the doctor (Jonathan LaPaglia), he’s so hot! But seriously, I love that the show is about young girls and what they had to go through. Because it wasn’t that long ago they were put through all this shame and having to give up their babies,” Angie.
BEST REALITY
I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! (Channel 10)
MasterChef Australia (Channel 10)
My Kitchen Rules (Channel 7)
The Bachelorette (Channel 10)
The Block (Channel 9)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: THE BACHELORETTE
“The whole show was hilarious. It’s the sort of show I don’t want to watch but then it’s like going down a slide — once I start I can’t stop,” Matt Dalton.
BEST ENTERTAINMENT
Family Feud (Channel 10)
Gruen (ABC)
Have You Been Paying Attention (Channel 10)
The Voice (Channel 9)
The X Factor Australia (Channel 7)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: GRUEN
“Having spent quite a chunk of my working life in the advertising industry, I find it interesting, quite apart from the entertainment factor,” Mick
BEST NEWS, PANEL OR CURRENT AFFAIRS
60 Minutes (Channel 9)
Q&A (ABC)
Sunrise (Channel 7)
The Project (Channel 10)
Today (Channel 9)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: THE PROJECT
“It’s just such a great way of getting the news. They’re so irreverent and funny and they help people understand the news without being so serious and big worded. We watch the show as much as we can,” Yvie.
BEST LIFESTYLE
Better Homes And Gardens (Channel 7)
Gardening Australia (ABC)
Getaway (Channel 9)
Selling Houses Australia (Foxtel)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA
“The three (presenters) together are really good. But they are not going to get my vote next year unless I find out what happened to Yass property! I need to know what happens to each property.” Matt Dalton.
BEST FACTUAL
Australian Story (ABC)
Bondi Rescue (Channel 10)
Bondi Vet (Channel 10)
Gogglebox (Foxtel/Channel 10)
GOGGLEBOXERS PICK: GOGGLEBOX
“I would love for Gogglebox win but I think either one of the Bondi’s will win here. Aussies love a shirtless hero, proven by by Bondi’s unbeatable record in this category.” Zina
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