The night was finally over.
There were moments we thought the Logies would never end (Dave Hughes’ comments on Channel Seven’s Tim Worner).
There were moments we were moved to tears (Casey Donovan’s performance during the In Memoriam tribute).
There were moments we didn’t want to ever end (Kat Stewart and Peter Helliar’s ‘Jacketgate’ spoof)…
But, let’s be real, when it gets to 11:30 you’re ready to go home and go to bed and dream about Rodger Corser all the things you have to do on Mondays.
So finally, host Dave Hughes was reading the nominations and the night’s end was in sight. Peter Helliar, Waleed Aly, Jessica Marais, Samuel Johnson and Rodger Corser were all up for the Gold Logie.
The winner was announced: Samuel Johnson.
Sure, we would have liked to see Jessica Marais take it out for all the women who should have been nominated this year, but the announcement was still a happy one.
Speechless… And the Gold Logie goes to Samuel Johnson! #TVWeekLogies pic.twitter.com/xca04JNntx
— Channel 9 (@Channel9) April 23, 2017
Top Comments
So pleased that Sam won Gold! I've been following the Love Your Sister campaign for a little while. I know Sam was worried the Logie thing would overshadow the Big Heart project, but the LYS website crashed last night with people trying to donate after his first speech. This will be a huge boost for the charity, and I'm sure Connie will be thrilled.
I wasn't very happy that Molly pulled a Kanye West and interrupted Sam during his winning speech. It wasn't about you, it was about Sam.
I agree-how rude of Molly-you didn't win buddy!!!!
And in between the slurring and swearing nobody knew what he was waffling about anyway.
Sam handled it well though and was humble and gracious.