KATE WINS GOLD! LOGIE UPDATE.

Kate Ritchie has achieved a fantastic double by not only winning a Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress but she has also taken out Australian television’ss highest accolade – the Gold Logie – in this years TV Week Logie Awards.

Upon hearing the announcement, a shocked Kate put her hands over her eyes before recieving a friendly kiss on the cheek from an ecstatic Ray Meagher (Alf) who could be seen punching the air with excitement. Kate was then given a well deserved standing ovation by the industry gathered for the Logie presentations, and she spoke eloquently about growing up on our TV screens, and learning to live her own life off screen. In her earlier Silver Logie win, Kate thanked “Home and Away – the show” for being her constant during challenging times, saying she will be forever in its’s debt.

Home and Away was also voted the Most Popular Austrailan Drama Series for the second year in a row, and for the 14th time in its 20 year history. Ray Meagher accepted the award on behalf of the cast, who stood behind him on the stage. Ray commended the work of the cast and crew, and “all the people who are connected with Home and Away who can’st be here tonight” for making the show the “most financially sucessful product the Seven Network has ever had”.

Earlier in the night, Amy Mathews, who plays Rachel Armstrong, was voted Most Popular New Talent, beating fellow co-star Jessica Tovey (Belle) who was also nominated in the same category.

Congratulations to all of the winners, especially the Home And Away winners, and most of all to Kate. It is great to know that the public recognizes class when they see it.