Logies 2024: A Comprehensive Look at the Snubs and Boycotts

The 64th Logie Awards, also known as “television’s night of nights”, is set to take place on Sunday, August 18. While the event will see media personalities from across every network in the country rubbing shoulders, there are surprisingly a few big names that won’t be in attendance.

In recent weeks, a handful of Australia’s most popular stars have revealed they either weren’t invited or simply declined to attend. This follows claims that none of the 2024 cast of Married At First Sight received an invite to the event, which an insider has since told Yahoo Lifestyle isn’t entirely true.

Notable Snubs and Boycotts

Chrissie Swan, a previous nominee for the Gold Logie and the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter, revealed last month that she had been snubbed by the event’s organizers.

Abbie Chatfield, whose BINGE reality show FBoy Island was notably snubbed by the award show, told Yahoo Lifestyle this week that she also won’t be attending the event.

Amanda Keller, who recently revealed she’d jumped from Channel 10 to Channel Seven to appear on Dr Chris Brown’s upcoming new series, is not listed as attending under the network’s list of confirmed talent.

Kyle Sandilands, whose show Australian Idol is nominated for Best Entertainment Program, revealed on The Kyle and Jackie O Show last month that he also won’t be attending as he “just can’t be bothered”.

Despite being one of the highest-rated TV shows in Australia, multiple reports recently claimed that there will be no cast members from Married At First Sight in attendance.

Reasons for Snubs and Boycotts

The reasons for these snubs and boycotts vary. Some stars, like Chrissie Swan, appear to have been genuinely overlooked by the event’s organizers. Others, like Abbie Chatfield, have declined to attend due to prior commitments or a lack of interest in the event.

In the case of Kyle Sandilands, his decision to boycott the Logies appears to be based on a personal dislike for the event. Sandilands has been critical of the Logies in the past, calling them “a waste of time” and “a joke”.

Impact on the Logies

The absence of these big names will undoubtedly have an impact on the Logies. These stars are all popular and well-respected figures in the Australian television industry, and their absence will be noticeable.

However, it’s also important to note that the Logies are still a prestigious event, and there will still be plenty of big names in attendance. The red carpet will still be filled with Australia’s brightest stars, and the awards ceremony will still be a celebration of the best and brightest in Australian television.

Conclusion

The 64th Logie Awards are shaping up to be a star-studded event, but it will also be missing some of Australia’s biggest names. The reasons for these snubs and boycotts vary, but they all point to a growing dissatisfaction with the event among some of the industry’s most prominent figures.

It remains to be seen whether the Logies can regain the support of these stars in the future. However, for now, the event will have to proceed without some of its biggest names.