Australian television stars kept the celebrations going until 4:30am following the 2026 Logie Awards at The Star Sydney on Sunday night. A string of bleary-eyed A-listers made their exits from the venue in the early hours of Monday morning after the ceremony wrapped up.
Celebrities began leaving the venue from around midnight, with departures stretching across four and a half hours. Many guests traded formal red carpet attire and high heels for comfortable footwear as the unofficial after-party continued long after the awards concluded.
The Logie Awards represent the premier accolades for Australian television, recognizing achievements across drama, comedy, news and entertainment programming. The annual event brings together network personalities, actors and presenters for the biggest night on the Australian television calendar.
Gold Logie winner celebrates late into the night
Gold Logie winner Sam Pang was among the last guests remaining at the venue. Pang had plenty to celebrate after receiving Australian television's most coveted individual award during the ceremony.
The newly crowned winner was spotted chatting with presenter Dr Chris Brown outside the complex before stepping into a taxi at 4am.
Actor Simon Baker also departed the venue carrying his newly won Logie award in hand as he headed home.
Meanwhile, Australian Idol star Casey Donovan reached the point in the evening where comfort superseded glamour. Donovan swapped her sky-high heels for sensible flat shoes as she made her departure.
Television presenter Johanna Griggs made a similar change, swapping her high heels for black flip-flops before making her exit.
Co-stars assist with dramatic departures
One of the most memorable exits of the evening belonged to actress Emma Harvie, known for her roles in television series RFDS and Colin From Accounts.
Rather than walking out of the complex on foot, Harvie received a lift from her co-star Thomas Cocquerel. Cocquerel carried Harvie out of the venue piggyback-style following the long night of festivities.
Home and Away co-stars Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart appeared in high spirits as they departed together. The pair held hands as they exited the venue in the early morning hours.
Nicodemou wore a dramatic silver gown for the awards, while Stewart wore a classic black suit and tie.
Farmer Wants A Wife host Natalie Gruzlewski stepped out in a sleek black floor-length gown as she made her way home despite the late hour.
Television personalities wrap up festivities
Other prominent television stars spotted leaving the venue included I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! co-host Julia Morris, Sonia Kruger and Georgia Parker.
Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac was also among the familiar faces seen exiting as the party wrapped up.
The late night exits provided a look at the celebrations after the official broadcast ended, as Australia's television stars traded stage speeches and red carpets for taxis and quiet departures.
