Logies 2023: All the moments that had everyone talking
It truly doesn't feel like a year since we watched Hamish Blake take home the Gold Logie, but the Aussie entertainment industry's biggest night crept up on us once again.
This year, the Logies were held in Sydney for the first time since 1986, and the stars came out in force to see who would nab the coveted top prize – and, spoiler alert, the Gold Logie for 2023 ultimately went to Sonia Kruger.
READ MORE: Full list of winners and nominees at the 2023 Logies
It wasn't just a night of celebration, however, with bittersweet moments scattered throughout – and tears were shed as stars paid tribute to the Brian Walsh, Barry Humphries, Jock Zonfrillo and Olivia Newton-John.
Read on to see the Logies moments that had everyone talking on TV's night of nights, from the parking mistake that almost made Jackie 'O' Henderson a no-show, to Harriet Dyer's sweet shout-out to husband Patrick Brammall and many more.
Click the photo below to see all the red carpet looks.
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Sam Neill wins his second Silver Logie
IN PICTURES: Every incredible look from the 2023 Logies red carpet
New Zealand star Sam Neill took out the Silver Logie in 2005 for Most Outstanding Actor, but he was still surprised when he won Most Popular Actor 18 years later.
"I think there has been a mistake," Neill, 75, said immediately after taking to the stage and accepting his award, which he won for his work in The Twelve.
Sam Neill took out the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor at the 2023 Logies. Seven Network
"I haven't actually thought of anything to say, but I thought my name was just there to make up the numbers. And, really, I wasn't... Look, there is so many actors in this show that I am not even sure that I was the main actor or anything like that. It was just... Look, some of them are here and actually quite a lot of them are here ... most of us were in the show and I just happened to be there.
"Look, I don't know why they have given this to me. Maybe it was the wig? Yeah, it was the wig."
Neill started saying his thank yous, but stopped as he was "just so gobsmacked".
He concluded: "Thank you so much. It is lovely to get another Logie and to be with all of you."
Where in the world was Richard Wilkins?
Nine's Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins on holiday in Greece with his son Christian Wilkins. Instagram
Although a majority of Australia's television stars were at The Star in Sydney on Sunday night, there were some notable absences.
These included Nine's Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins, which host Sam Pang couldn't help but point out. So where was he?
As the ceremony aired in Australia, Wilkins was in Greece with his son Christian Wilkins.
"Amazing to be in Greece for the first time with my son [Christian Wilkins] seeing the incredible Acropolis in real life… shame I'm blocking it with my head," Wilkins joked on Instagram before the Logies began.
If you're missing seeing Wilkins on your screen while he's on holiday, check out Dickie's Diaries here, his exclusive series on 9Honey Celebrity.
Harriet Dyer's sweet shoutout to husband Patrick Brammall during acceptance speech
Harriet Dyer won the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actress and paid tribute to her husband in her speech. Seven Network
Colin from Accounts co-creator, co-writer and star Harriet Dyer nabbed the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actress for her work on the series, and in her speech – after making a joke about her parents informing her the gambling odds were not in her favour ahead of the event – she also gave a sweet shoutout to her husband, co-writer, co-star and co-creator Patrick Brammall.
"I just want to thank Patty," Dyer said on-stage.
"He's the best. He made me sit down and write this probably because I was being annoying in the house," she said, as the camera panned to a nodding Brammall.
"If anyone could find a partner half as amazing as him, then you are going to have a great life."
As the audience 'awwed' at Dyer's tribute, she joked: "Ew! Gross!"
Patrick Brammall jokingly nodded when Harriet Dyer said he encouraged her to write Colin from Accounts because she was being 'annoying' around the house. Seven Network
Brammall and Dyer on the red carpet earlier in the night. Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A
Dyer also paid tribute to new parents who are grappling with going back to the workforce.
"Joni was four-and-a-half months old when we started shooting this," Dyer, who married Brammall in March 2021 after a five-day engagement and adopted their daughter in September 2021, said.
"And it is scary but you can do it all and then you can look back and show them you did it."
It was then Brammall's turn to pay tribute to his wife after he nabbed the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor.
"My main thanks goes to my co-writer, co-show runner, she is also my wife, she is also my muse," Brammall said while accepting his award.
"And she is funnier than me, she is prettier than me, she is younger than me."
The cast of Nine's Travel Guides are Logie winners once again! Here they are pictured last year at the 2022 Logies. Instagram
Nine's Travel Guides nabs Logie
Nine's Travel Guides won the Logie for Most Popular Lifestyle Program, with the cast joking that they almost didn't make it to the event.
Their acceptance speech elicited laughter with this light-hearted line: "We were supposed to be on a Travel Guides trip this weekend. But our guides, who are joining us now, they said, 'No. We can't go on a carefully curated once-in-a-lifetime holiday with thrilling yet risk-assessed and well-insured activities when the Logies are on!'"
The Fren family spoke with 9Honey's Maria Thattil on the Logies 2023 red carpet. Nine/Supplied
It was then Mark Fren revealed a hidden detail in his outfit. Nine/Supplied
"We're so glad we did come," they said.
Earlier in the night on the red carpet, dad Mark Fren revealed to 9Honey's Maria Thattil that he had something sweet hidden in his outfit – he had photos of his family printed on his shirt!
Stream every episode of Travel Guides for free on 9Now.
Sam Pang 'thanks' Hamish Blake for hosting gig in opening monologue
Sam Pang officially kicked off the Logies 2023 ceremony with an opening monologue. Seven Network
Comedian Sam Pang officially started the ceremony with a monologue, joking that he was not the "first choice" to host the event.
"It is a huge honour to be your guide tonight, but let's just address the elephant in the room," Pang said, before going through "the list of people" asked to fill the role.
"So, Hamish Blake said no," Pang said as the camera panned to a laughing Blake in the crowd.
Pang's monologue included a special shoutout to a laughing Hamish Blake. Seven Network
"Thank you, Hamish, I really appreciate it, mate, some of us have a mortgage," he joked as everyone erupted into laughter.
Blake, meanwhile, may have had an inkling he was going to be mentioned in Pang's opening monologue, with the LEGO Masters host taking to his Instagram Story showing the cameras lining up for his reaction shot.
Blake had an inkling he was going to be mentioned in Pang's opening monologue, with cameras setting themselves up by his side for his reaction. Instagram
Back to Year 11 for Hamish and Zoe
It seemed Hamish and Zoe were gearing up for a big night, bringing big "Year 11 social" energy with a hidden flask.
Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake were gearing up for a big night. Instagram
It's important to come prepared. Instagram
Confirmed! It very much is what we think it is. Instagram
Zoë Foster Blake also shared a photo from inside the awards show with Rebecca Harding, Andy Lee's long-term girlfriend. Instagram
A Popstars reunion
Here's a dose of Y2K nostalgia – Sophie Monk catching Jackie O for a quick cuddle.
Popstars fans will, of course, remember Jackie was the host of the talent show that helped make Monk a household name.
Sophie Monk and Jackie O grab a quick cuddle. Instagram
The Blakes finally arrive
Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster Blake never fail to make an impact on the red carpet, and this year was no exception.
Zoe wore a dazzling red gown from ALEMAIS, while Hamish was in a classic tux.
The Blakes weren't the only stylish duo on the red carpet.
The Blakes have arrived, and they look VERY happy to be there. Getty
Andy Lee attended the event with his girlfriend Rebecca Harding. Getty
Rove McManus and Tasma Walton, Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic and Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding also brought their style A-game.
Click the photo below to see more great photos of couples gracing the Logies red carpet tonight and over the years.
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Matchy-matchy!
Seeing this photo, you'd be forgiven for thinking tonight was the State of Origin final, not the Logies...
Evidently, maroon is the colour of the night. 9Honey
9Honey's red carpet reporter Maria Thattil caught up with Today Extra's Sylvia Jeffreys and David Campbell, the trio matching beautifully in shades of maroon.
It proved a popular colour choice at the event – Chrissie Swan also rocked a burgandy frock!
Chrissy Swan also got the burgandy memo. Getty
A limo conundrum
We're always happy to see Jackie O on a red carpet, but it seems we came pretty close to missing out at the 2023 Logies...
KIIS FM's "Intern Pete" found himself in a wee dilemma when he discovered the limo he was supposed to be picking his colleague up had been parked in. Who among us...?
Whoops! Instagram/Kyle and Jackie O
The Kyle and Jackie O Show Instagram page called him out for the blunder, writing, "@petedeppeler left the limo in a random carpark over the weekend and now he's blocked in when he's meant to be picking Jackie up soon."
Thankfully, Pete managed to turn things around, getting the limo out just in time.
"I got it out, it's all good, I'm at Crystal Car Wash ... I realise Jackie's going to be wearing a nice dress, so we're giving it a nice clean," he said in a video.
Jackie O was left standing on the pavement, waiting for the "worst chauffeur ever". Instagram
In the end he was roughly 12 minutes late to pick up his colleague, leaving Jackie waiting (im)patiently on the sidewalk in her beautiful red carpet gown.
"Worst chauffeur ever," she laughed.
Watch all the drama unfold here:
READ MORE: 'What am I doing?' Jackie O opens up to 9Honey about her divorce
A hair styling tip we didn't see coming
They say you learn something new every day, and Sarah Abo truly delivered for us on Logies day.
Sarah Abo shared this photo during her Logies red carpet prep. Instagram/Sarah Abo
The Today host shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her getting ready with hair stylist Morgan Hill, revealing an unusual product was used in the process...
Abo revealed the unexpected "secret to red carpet hair" is... Wet Stuff Lubricant.
At first we weren't sure how, exactly, the product could be used for hair styling purposes, but after seeing the photos of Abo on the red carpet, the penny dropped.
The Today host looks absolutely incredible. Getty
It seems the Wet Stuff has been used to create a "wet look" hairstyle for the journalist.
Abo wore a beautiful black dress with a sheer wrap-style overlay.
Doin' it for the 'gram
A stunning Instagram shot calls for desperate measures, as the old saying goes.
Just ask Sophie Monk, who put her friendship with Sydney's Crown hotel on the line to get The Shot.
"Sorry for standing on ya table. Promise it wasn't harmed," the Love Island Australia host declared.
It's worth risking a marble table for The Shot. Instagram
9Honey on the ground
A familiar face repped 9Honey on the red carpet: yes, the one and only Maria Thattil!
The columnist, author and former Miss Universe Australia is used to being interviewed on the ruby rug, but this time she turned the tables, asking our favourite Aussie stars all kinds of questions.
Thattil wore a gorgeous custom gown from Con Ilio, sharing a first look on Instagram.
Preparations underway
With a red carpet event comes plenty of preparation.
Just ask Rush host David Genat and Rebecca Harding, who both hit the gym ahead of the ceremony.
Genat joked that he was working out to ensure he wouldn't be able to fit into his suit, adding, "stylists love him".
David Genat and Rebecca Harding are diligent about their red carpet preparations. Instagram
Meanwhile, Jayne Azzopardi had us doing a double take.
The Nine presenter teased fans with a dramatic new look, posting an Instagram Story of herself with long, flowing extensions and asking "should I?"
Alas, she opted for her shorter hair, but seemed to be getting a quick snip ahead of the red carpet:
Perhaps we'll see the long extensions next year... Instagram/Jayne Azzopardi
And here's the Weekend Today presenter's gorgeous final look:
B-e-a-utiful! Instagram
