The Logies Turned Into a Job Interview for the Next Today Show Hosts

The 2026 TV Week Logie Awards turned into a kind of job interview for Channel 9’s next Today show hosts, according to news.com.au writer James Weir. The awards were held on Sunday 16 August 2026 at The Star in Sydney and hosted by Robert Irwin.

Key Facts

• What: The 66th TV Week Logie Awards.
• When and where: Sunday 16 August 2026, The Star, Sydney.
• Host: Robert Irwin, taking over from Sam Pang.
• The big question: Who will become the new permanent hosts of Today?

A Red Carpet Full of Questions

In his column, Weir said reporters kept asking Channel 9 stars the same thing on the red carpet: are you the next Today host? He joked that he spent the night acting like an “HR representative” interviewing job candidates.

Who Was Talked About

• Samantha Armytage: Weir called her the obvious choice. She once hosted Sunrise and now hosts The Golden Bachelor on Channel 9. She did not confirm if she wanted the job.
• Joel Dry: The Queensland Nine News presenter was reported to be in the mix. Reports say he is not chasing the role.
• Sylvia Jeffreys: She said the decision was up to Channel 9.

Why Breakfast TV Is So Hard

Morning TV hosts start work in the middle of the night and must switch quickly between serious news, fun stories and tough interviews. That is why the job is so hard to fill and so closely watched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hosted the 2026 Logies?

Robert Irwin hosted the 66th TV Week Logie Awards.

Has Channel 9 named new Today hosts?

At the time of the Logies, no permanent hosts had been announced.

Conclusion

For now, Channel 9 is keeping quiet. But if the Logies red carpet is anything to go by, the race for the Today couch is wide open.

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