Home And Away received just one Logie nomination this year, with actor Tristan Gorey (who plays hunky Doctor Levi Flower) in the running for Most Popular New Talent. While that’s a nice nod for Gorey, Home and Away being snubbed in every other eligible category in 2024 is actually kind of wild.
Home And Away has always been a front-runner at the TV WEEK Logie awards. This is the first time it’s been in the running for a single award since the show premiered more than three decades ago, in 1988. Plus, it’s the first time that the drama — which introduced us to so many of today’s household names like Chris Hemsworth and Isla Fisher — hasn’t copped a nomination for the ‘Most Popular Drama’ category. That feels juicy to me, no?
Home And Away‘s lack of nominations could be a result of a shake-up of the award structure. You see, in previous years, the awards were separated into two categories. You had the “popular” awards, which were voted on by the public. And then there were the “outstanding” awards, which were decided by a team of big dogs within the television and media industry.
This year, only three popular titles remain: The Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality, Most Popular Presenter and the Most Popular New Talent. All of the other awards have been renamed from “popular” or “outstanding” to “best”.
According to TV WEEK’s editorial director Amber Giles, this change also sees the previously industry-only votes opened to the public.
“With the nominations announced, it’s now over to the public to have their say,” Giles told TV Tonight.
“The public can vote on more categories than ever before, so if you are passionate about TV and want to see your favourite stars and shows shine, then get voting!”
The publication has also stated the winners will be determined by a combo of Logies judging panel, viewing data and public votes which was put in place “to ensure the awards evolve and prosper as well as reflect Australia’s vibrant, dynamic and world-class television industry, alongside the viewing habits of Australians.”