Magda Szubanski moves Logies to tears as she's inducted into Hall of Fame
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The standout moment of Australian television’s night of nights has been claimed by someone who wasn’t even at the ceremony.

On Sunday night at the 2025 Logie Awards, Magda Szubanski made a virtual appearance as she was honored with an induction into the Hall of Fame. The cherished actress and comedian delivered a heartfelt message that touched everyone present.

“Let me clarify something upfront—this award isn’t because I have cancer,” Szubanski humorously remarked as she began her speech.

Magda Szubanski teared up as she thanked the Australian public for their overwhelming support throughout her cancer diagnosis. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)

The reason for the 64-year-old’s absence from the ceremony was indeed her cancer diagnosis. Isolating due to treatment for stage four mantle cell lymphoma, a fast-progressing and rare type of blood cancer, Szubanski had revealed her condition earlier this year.

This prestigious Hall of Fame recognition celebrates Szubanski’s four-decade-long career that has solidified her as a beloved Australian talent. She is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Sharon Strzelecki in Kath & Kim, along with memorable roles in shows like Fast Forward, The D-Generation, and Big Girl’s Blouse.

”I am getting this because of 40 years of hard work: lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, whatever it took,” she joked.

“Finally it has all paid off, so I don’t feel like an imposter, I feel like I have earned it and I am thrilled.

“But honestly, I do want to say thank you so much for this honour.”

Allison Langdon accepts the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter – presented by Ray Martin himself. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)

She teared up at the end of her speech, thanking the Australian public for their overwhelming support as she fights cancer.

“The love and support that I have felt, like a tsunami, from the Australian public, it has been overwhelming,” she said, wiping away tears.

”When I go online and look at those messages, every time, my heart lifts, and I feel that much stronger to deal with the cancer.

“So thank you for the love that you are pouring my way.”

Lynne McGranger, a veteran from Home and Away, took home the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, triumphing over a lineup of female nominees and Hamish Blake.

A Current Affair‘s Ally Langdon was also a strong candidate for the gold, but she didn’t walk away empty-handed. She was honored with the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, in addition to accepting the Best Sports Coverage award for the Paris Olympic Games on behalf of Nine and Stan Sport.

Travel Guides continued its winning streak, receiving its fourth consecutive Logie for Best Lifestyle Program. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)

Blake – who always insisted he was a reluctant nominee for the Gold Logie in a field filled with women – accepted the award for Best Competition Reality Program for LEGO Masters Australia.

Travel Guides continued its winning streak, receiving its fourth consecutive Logie for Best Lifestyle Program.

‘This makes me cry so much’

Earlier in the night, Jelena Dokic won Best Factual or Documentary Program for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story.

The former tennis star spoke directly to “every single girl and woman” watching.

”Never allow anyone to take your worth or happiness or smile away. Believe in your goals and dreams,” she said.

She ended with a moving moment and her biggest thanks for fellow tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, who she referred to as “my person”.

Jelena Dokic at the Logies
Jelena Dokic accepts the Logie Award for Best Factual or Documentary Program. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)

“This makes me cry so much because I sat down with you at the table 11 years ago when I retired and you said to me that I can be a commentator and bring my story to life,” Dokic said.

“I looked at you and I said to you, ‘I don’t know who you are talking about but you are not talking about me’.

“I was a person who couldn’t string two sentences together and had no social skills, but you believed in me.

“I hope everyone finds a Todd like I did.

“You’re a massive reason why I’m here.

“You love to remind me every single day how right I am and I still need to listen to you. So I will.

Todd Woodbridge won his first Logie – the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. (Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie A)

“I say if everyone can have a father and mentor like Todd, they would be very fortunate. Thank you everyone.”

It was a winning night for Woodbridge too, who collected his first ever Logie: the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter for his long list of credits that includes Tipping Point, the Australian Open, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris last year.

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