He did it! After taking the top presenter category early in the evening, Hamish Blake is back for the Gold Logie.
Blake was very inclined to victory. He has been a favorite of Australian television for nearly 20 years, won the Golden Lodge in 2012 for Hamish and Andy’s Gap Year, and his work on Lego Masters has won even more fans since the show went released in 2019. It was a real favorite. for those in need of comfort, especially during the pandemic, and there are few people more comforting on Australian television than Hamish Blake.
Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster Blake at the 62nd Logie Television Week Awards. Credit: Chris Hyde / Getty Images
In his speech, which was delivered around 11:30 p.m., Blake gave a special shout to his wife, Zoe Foster Blake, and their children Sonny and Rudy. While he said the kids would probably be watching tomorrow, “on YouTube, when I do them,” Blake said the biggest prize will be [their] pare “.
He was also one of the few laureates to speak directly to the audience about the state of the industry.
“It’s a weird thing, to win a Lodge,” he said. “What you really gain is that moment and being able to speak on behalf of the room.
“Whether you’re watching Lego Masters or any of the shows, the last two years have been very weird in this industry. I know I’m speaking on behalf of everyone here when I say we’re really grateful to continue doing what we love. And if you’re watching that … you’re an insomniac. But you’re also someone who supports Australian television and we wouldn’t be here without you. “