Logies 2009 - what did you think of the awards, dresses, host?

Unfortunately I did not enjoy Gretel as the Logies host. What little of Big Brother I watched, I found the pitch of her voice irritating and it was little better last night. As the Credits rolled, I noticed that Gretel had written her own material, but much of it I found lack lustre. I appreciate that it must be a very nerve racking honour being the host, however, perhaps Merrick ( great sense of humour as well as easy flowing presentations ) as a new comer or Andrew Denton ( realize he has hosted before ) could be considered if humour is wanted within the host's material.

As much as I love " Packed to the Rafters " and ALL the cast with their marvellous talent, I do consider that " Underbelly " WAS MORE appropriate for the classification of " DRAMA " than P.T.T.R and deserved more recognition. I certainly have never considered " Home & Away " or " Neighbours " in the " Drama " Catergory either. Perhaps another Catergory of " Most Outstanding Drama Series based on Actual Events " could be initiated. " Wildside " of some years ago, is another point of note.

Each of the ladies dresses made them all glow in their own special way, but I would like to pass an extra compliment to Kylie from " The Morning Show " as she looked outstanding. Not as much dress colour/s however, this year. Sure missed Simmone Jade Mackinnon's beautiful auburn hair - last year her jade/seagreen dress with her colouring, was magnificent.

These opinions are being given by a female of 64 year vintage!!

Gretel Killeen will definitely not be asked back to host next year. It isn't totally her fault, you have to also blame the writers who came up with her material. Most of it was just not funny, including the stuff the award presenters had to read.

That said I think the biggest reason she failed as a host was that she doesn't have the right personality to pull it off. If you don't have the personality to pull in an audience and get them interested or engaged in what you are doing then you will fail. For example, if Rove had done the jokes Gretel there is a higher likelihood that it would get a better reception, a) he is a comedian and therefore he knows how to deliver jokes, read a room and improvise, b) he is a fairly likeable guy, he seems approachable, genuine and pleasant. If you like someone (or at least don't instantly dislike them) you are more willing to listen to them and let them get away with poor jokes.

I don't understand what Nine was thinking when they got her to host it given it is no secret she is fairly disliked by Australian viewers or why they went with just her and not multiple host as they have done in the last few years. So if one fails or isn't doing well you can sub in the other host to save the show/revitalise the room.

In the past the awards have rotated through the networks each year, maybe a station move is what is in order. Maybe Channel Seven or Ten can revitalise Logies night by getting fresh blood (or at least not the same blood) into the production and planning of the entire event. A rotating schedule should in theory push the networks to try to outdo the others when they get their hands on it, so if 9 pulls 1.5 million one year 7 then pushes to get 1.7 or more the next year.

I did enjoy one part of the show, Shaun Micallef's presentation. In my opinion he was the last good lone host of the Logies. Like to see him again, but you have to wonder who would want the job, it's a poison chalice.

THE AWARDS? Some were pretty go, most I liked that won! :-) Good on Rebbeca Girbany for winning Gold Logie! :-)

DRESS: Everyone looked AMAZING esp Nat Bass :-)

HOST: Well I left this to last cuz I felt I need to say this, I did like Gretel as I use to really enjoy watching her on Big Brother up until 2007, she says she not been on TV for awhile Ah it had only been for a few months! First I was excited that Gretel was going to be hosting the logies, I thought it was gonna be good. Well my Opinion changed on Sunday night when I first Gretel on TV, HAIR EW!!! It Looked AWFUL!!!!!!!! , I hated her hair and Still do!!! CLOTHES: YUCK Esp the Last Dress she wore!!!!. As I said Gretel use to be enjoyable when she was BB host, All of her Hosting skills were gone outta the window, She was Not EVEN Funny!!! she had not clue what she was doing. NEXT YEAR LOGIES!!! GET A BETTER HOST!

I thought Gretel was a very poor choice for host. She didn't do a great job and talked too much with her hands. I didn't think the audience looked engaged at all and they were often seen talking amongst themselves. The night looked very second rate and came across as running on the cheap side. It's hard to know if the scrip was bad or just the delivery. Dave Hughes, although i'm not a fan, seemed to be the only host who was actually funny.

I was very pleased to see Underbelly receive some awards, I believe the show was a great credit to Australia drama.

The dresses... um there were a few shockers in the bunch and not many standouts.

I couldn't believe it when I found out Gretel was hosting. SO many better and FUNNIER people that could of hosted, and that I'm sure would of been thrilled to do so. Everyone hates Gretel, and whoevers decision it was to have her host, and whoever agreed with them, are idiots.

Most dresses were hideous to be honest...I even didn't like Jennifer Hawkins dress, and I usually love everything she wears. Most dresses looked like they were about to fall down.

Rebecca Gibney's dress was definitely the best...simple and elegant. I'd actually drawn a sketch of a dress a lot like it a little while ago, maybe that's why I liked it so much. But unlike all the others, it didn't have way too much going on, fit her perfectly, and her boobs didn't look like they were about to fall out

I was pretty happy with most of the winners. I was very happy with how Packed to the Rafters went, it definitely deserved it. However, I really wish Ian Smith could've won something. He really deserved it. At least he was nominated I suppose...

I was also hoping Margot Robbie would win something...but she's still young

great question :)

Well i thought the awards were great...the guests were all dressed very glitzy and glamorous...i thought danni minogue's hair looked like an amateur had styled it & i don't think that hairstyle flatters her at all...rebecca gibney looked gorgeous in red...stunning......who the hell chose gretel killeen to host the logies...i think humphrey b. bear would have done a better job....she wasn't funny and i was embarrassed thinking someone overseas could be watching our logies and probably thinking WTF.....she is a joke....she has no talent or wit....she just waffled on...how embarrassing for us to have to watch her....huh when she came out i thought it was a joke...i'm sure Channel 7 can dig a bit deeper next and chose a person that has a personality and sense of humour and a bit of spunk about them.....i didn't like her hair either....yuk....if Channel 7 is stuck for host..i'd be happy to host the logies next year and i could guarantee a great hosting skills.....other than gretel...i thought it was very entertaining except for the stunts....i must be slow...didn't get it...and did nothing for me either....great otherwise....ohh...nearly forgot about the last song....beautiful nat....and the dancers and the water....great

Firstly, what was with the bad, messy fly away looking hair do's of note, Natalie Basingthwaite, Tasma Walton, etc? Natalie's dress may have been a Collette Dinigan, but it looked like an oversized very ugly nightie. So over the "Tarzan & Jane" (1 shoulder strap) look, Kate Ritchie's dress was pretty bad, Kat from Underbelly certainly got it right, she looked very elegant from head to toe. Good to see Rebecca take out the gold, so sick of Rove or Kate Ritchie getting it. Poor Gretel, lets not forget that someone wrote her jokes for her, it was all too awkward to watch, in the first dress she wore she actually looked like Cesar, she probably didn't pick her clothes either!! All in all it was a pretty uneventful affair, it really was quite boring to watch. If Carson Kresley was bought out here to critique the fashion, he should have done so, he's comments were very politically correct, it would have been refreshing to hear some truthfulness about the fashion, bring on the Fashion Police from the states, they do a fantastic job at the Oscars & Emmys, they really call an ugly dress just that, they do not skirt around it!!

Gretel Killeen was just awful as a host - she really has no style about her and she wasn't funny in any of her jokes , there are a lot more who would have done a better job on the night.

I thought the fashions were just beautiful - loved looking at all the girls dresses ... everything else was what I expected.

Why on earth did they get Gretel how pathetic. The logies are about the local australian actors and actresses. Thought Jennifer Hawkins was crap and was very happy that the Rafters won. Agree with the other comment never heard of the kid of Home and Away but like she says all the teenybobbers voted for him Should have been the guy from the Rafters or from All Saints he was a brilliant actor. I think the less crap they have thats is all the rubbish comedy which was really **** inbetween the logies. Get on with what is it supposed to be about real acting and never have Gretel again but I guess she is much better than Bert Newton.

Only saw the last 5 mins & Rebecca Gibney receiving the Gold Logie!! She was the only one who deserved to win. Great speech.

Gauging the reactions already from some 60 or so other comments, mostly all negative, I'm pleased I didn't bother sitting through 3 1/2 hrs of boring television.

Channel 9 used to host this night brilliantly. Maybe it's time for Channel 7 to have a go?