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- Julia Morris arrived at The Star Sydney a day early for the Logies.
- She wore a cream sequinned gown and joked about her date mix-up.
- Robert Irwin shared his hosting outfit ahead of the ceremony.
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On Saturday afternoon, Julia Morris, a Logies nominee and former co-host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, arrived at The Star Sydney for the Logies ceremony, only to realize she was a day early. She shared a video on social media showing her in a strapless cream sequinned gown, expressing embarrassment and joking about her mistake. Meanwhile, her former co-host Robert Irwin, 22, posted photos of his dapper black-tie outfit, ready to host the ceremony on Sunday, August 16. Both were nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter for their work on the Channel Ten series, which is moving to Channel Seven next year.
Behind the scenes, the Daily Mail revealed a carefully choreographed 'musical chairs' operation at the Logies. With tickets being among the most sought-after in Australian television, network bosses, especially at Channel Nine, face a seating shortage. Reality stars are brought into the ballroom for dinner, served one course, and then discreetly escorted out before the ceremony fully begins. This rotation allows Nine to accommodate its large roster of talent, with reality stars often seated at the back of the room. The arrangement explains why cast members from Nine franchises are frequently seen together at tables positioned at the very back.
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