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16 August 2026

Robert Irwin steals the show at the Logies 2026! Here are his biggest hosting moments

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Robert Irwin steals the show at the Logies 2026! Here are his biggest hosting moments

Robert Irwin made his TV Week Logies hosting debut and the Wildlife Warrior has stolen the show with an opening dance number.

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