Jim Jefferies has revealed he was offered the opportunity to host the TV WEEK Logie Awards before Sam Pang, but declined the role.
The comedian and television host made the comments during an appearance on Triple M Sydney Breakfast with Beau, Cat & Woodsy.
Co-host Beau Ryan raised the vacancy left by Pang’s departure from the awards ceremony.
“The hosting role is up for grabs. Sam Pang, for whatever reason, is not doing it again. He does a wonderful job. If anyone can do it as good [as] Sam Pang, it’s Jim Jefferies,” Ryan said.
Jefferies responded by revealing he had previously been approached to host the event.
“I like Sam a lot, and I think he did a wonderful job hosting. I saw one of them. I was in town. I saw one of them. I might sound like a bit of an arse, I was offered the job before Sam was… I’m too much of a coward. I said no.
“I said maybe if I was nominated or something, but I can’t show up un-nominated. I’m not going to the Logies if I’m not nominated for a Logie.”
Jim Jeffries and Beau Ryan
Pang steps away after three years
The comments come after Pang confirmed he would not return to host the TV WEEK Logie Awards in 2026.
Pang told The Sydney Morning Herald he had been approached by Seven to return for this year’s ceremony on August 16, but decided not to continue in the role.
“I’ve had three great years, and it was wonderful, but I’m just not going to do it this year,” Pang said.
“It was very amicable. I’m well aware I may never do it again, and whoever does it, I’m sure will do a great job, but I just thought three was a nice number.”
Representatives for the Logies previously confirmed to Mediaweek that a host for the 2026 ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Jefferies currently hosts The 1% Club Australia on Seven and, last year, hosted Jim Jefferies and Friends for the network.
The TV WEEK Logie Awards will be broadcast on Seven on August 16.
Main image: Jim Jeffries