A Gold Coast radio host came up with a fun idea for choosing the 2026 Logies host. Triple M’s Liam Flanagan said the host should be kept secret until the show starts. He suggested a funny Bachelor-style video to reveal them. News.com.au reported his idea on 6 June 2026.
Key Facts
- Who: Liam Flanagan, from Triple M Gold Coast breakfast radio.
- The idea: A pre-recorded rose ceremony, with Sam Pang knocking out possible hosts one by one.
- Why: Sam Pang had said he would not host for a fourth year.
- What happened: Seven later named Robert Irwin as host. The awards were held on 16 August 2026.
The Idea
Flanagan said all the possible hosts could stand in a row. Sam Pang would hold a rose, like on The Bachelor. Pang would then knock them out one by one. At the end, the real host would walk on stage.
Osher Joins the Joke
Former Bachelor host Osher Günsberg told news.com.au he would join in, as long as the joke was on him too. He made his answer a joke as well.
Why There Was a Question
Sam Pang hosted the Logies from 2023 to 2025. He said he would not do it again in 2026. Pang suggested other comedians could take over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who came up with the idea?
Triple M Gold Coast radio host Liam Flanagan.
Did the Logies use the idea?
No. Seven named Robert Irwin as host in June 2026.
Why did Sam Pang not host?
He said three years was enough.
Conclusion
The idea was a bit of fun. In the end, Robert Irwin got the job.
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