The 22-year-old wildlife advocate emphasizes his excitement for the role and his intention to highlight meaningful causes on the big night.

Seven’s Angus Ross and executives describe Irwin as a rising global star and the ideal host for Australia’s biggest TV night.

Irwin’s appointment is framed as a strategic choice to energize the Logies, leveraging his energy, charisma, and warmth.

Robert Irwin has been named the host of the 2026 TV WEEK Logie Awards in Sydney, following the cancellation of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in Australia.

Irwin says hosting the Logies is an honor and notes his goal to use his platform to spread important messages through his work, including at Australia Zoo.

The 70th anniversary edition of the Logies adds significance to this year’s ceremony.

The Logie Awards will be held on August 16 at The Star Sydney and will be broadcast live and exclusive on Seven and 7plus.

Voting for the Top 70 Australian TV Shows of the Last 70 Years is open, closing June 21, with results announced at the Logies in August.

The broader entertainment and business landscape surrounding the Logies includes notable moves such as Brad Jenkins’s resignation from Melbourne Royal and Anna Bligh’s new role as chair of UNICEF Australia.

Clive Palmer and Palmer Leisure Coolum face a guilty plea over a breach related to a 2012 takeover proposal, highlighting ongoing regulatory legal matters.

The network and organizers confirm Irwin as the host, underscoring his rising prominence and status as one of the most in-demand hosts globally.

Sam Pang will not return as host after a three-year run, with the Logies shifting to a new hosting era.