Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie, avoids snake bite

Sam Pang won the 2026 Gold Logie after delivering a brief acceptance moment that acknowledged he grew up watching TV and never expected to appear on it. The award was presented by Magda Szubanski in character as Sharon Strzelecki from Kath and Kim. Pang joked during his speech that he might forget people to thank, and later referenced a possible snake bite when he said he would keep his remarks short after being bitten by a snake. The Logies ceremony also featured Robert Irwin, who hosted the show and won the Bert Newton Award. In other results, Sam Neill won best lead actor for The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.