News about Ray Meagher

Kate Ritchie surprises fans as she belts out iconic Aussie song at Wharf4Ward fundraiser: 'Nailed it!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
Kate Ritchie, the head of Nova breakfast radio, greeted followers at the Wharf4Ward fundraiser on Thursday. The actress, who is best known for her long-running appearance on Home and Away, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, performing the beloved Australian drama's most popular theme song. Kate was encouraged to perform the song to raise money for the Royal Foundation and took to the microphone to perform.

Ray Meagher, a home and Away celebrity, slams it into a household name for going too far away from its roots: 'It's not Summer Bay.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2024
On Seven's Home and Away, he's best known for his beloved character Alf Stewart. However, actor Ray Meagher, 79, hasn't been backward in coming forward to smear the show that helped him become a television star for the past 36 years.

As the Seven star's debut in Summer Bay, Sunrise's Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington takes a bizarre turn in his career

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 28, 2023
Matt 'Shirvo' Shirvington, the Sunrise host, is off to Summer Bay. In a dramatic career change, the 45-year-old former Olympian shot scenes for a guest appearance in Channel Seven's long-running drama Home and Away. Shirvington's appearance on the show have been kept private, but 7News claims that the actor will be 'playing himself' on the hit soap.

During Sam Pang's heartwarming tribute to the Home and Away actress Ray Meagher, awkward moment goes missing at the Logie Awards

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 31, 2023
Over the years, the Logies Award telecast has gained a following because of its on-air inability. Also on Sunday, TV's night of nights suffered another humiliating snafu as a planned tribute to Home and Away's Ray Meagher went horribly wrong. As host Sam Pang gave a touching address to the beloved actor, Alf Steward on the long-running Channel Seven soap, he was caught up backstage.

James Stewart of Home and Away identifies the unsung heroes he honors if he wins the Most Popular Actor category at Logies

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2023
If James Stewart makes it to the Logie this year, he already has his acceptance address planned out, and fans will be shocked to learn who he's thanking. On Thursday, the Home and Away actor, 47, said he did not believe he would win over the other candidates in his class, which includes Ray Meagher and Sam Neill. However, if he does win for Most Popular Actor, he will be thanking the Home and Away cameramen, according to The Courier Mail.

For the first time, the Logie Awards 2023: The awards ceremony is open to the public

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2023
The 2023 Logie Awards are expected to open its doors and invite people inside for the first time. The 'night of nights', traditionally a celebrity-only event, has opened tickets to the public, allowing all to attend the ceremony in person. Balcony tickets for July 30 are going for $99.85 each, while coveted red carpet and awards ceremony tickets are selling for $149.95, according to TV Tonight on Sunday.

The 2023 Logie Awards: The Shock Gold Logie Award nominations have been announced

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 19, 2023
For the first time since 1986, a 'night of nights' on Australian television will be held in Sydney in July 30th. The TV WEEK Logie Award nominations were announced at a launch event on Sunday. The Gold Logie category for Most Popular Personality on Australian television is fiercely contested.

Elf Stewart of Home And Away has joined Farmer Wants A Wife, but is it all as it seems?

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2023
On Saturday, Channel Seven revealed beloved Home and Away actor Alf Stewart was the subject of the ultimate April fool's satirefaction with the show's hit dating contest. As the fake promotional picture reads: "Farmer Alf," actor Ray Meagher, 78, poses as Alf in a blue shirt, beige trousers, and a hat. 'Say hello to Farmer Alf! The summer Bay, Alf, cannot wait to meet his lovable rival,' the newspaper said.

Georgie Parker, a home and Away actress, discusses her future after announcing her resignation

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2023
Georgie Parker, a home and Away actress, has announced that she will leave the show for a longer break to pursue her theatre aspirations. The actress maintained on Tuesday that the leaveance is only temporary, and she has no plans to return to the soap. The 58-year-old claims she will live as long as her co-star Ray Meagher, who plays Alf Stewart, continues on the series.

Cast members will no longer be paid a 'bonus' to log in Logies

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
The 2023 Logie Awards will be hosted in Sydney, according to Channel Seven. And now it's official that a significant change will be made, with networks no longer receiving lucrative compensation as an incentive to bring celebrities along. According to The Australian's Media Diary, media giants will no longer be able to bring celebrities to the awards ceremony. The Logies have been on the Gold Coast since 2018, and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has agreed to bring on-air talent to the event for less than $750. For promoting the Logies on their websites, the Queensland government also gave each network up to $25,000.

After more than 30 years, Channel Seven has confirmed that the 2023 Logie Awards will be hosted in Sydney

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2023
The 2023 Logie Awards, Channel Seven's weeks of rumors, have been announced in Sydney. The network will now be broadcast on July 30, originally scheduled for June 18. Since 2018, the awards have been hosted on the Gold Coast with the Queensland government's help, but the 2022 deal came to an end.

Home and Away: Kate Ritchie brings her daughter along for breakfast with Ray Meagher

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 23, 2023
On Saturday, long-time Home and Away fans did a double take when Kate Ritchie and her looksalike daughter Mae and former co-star Ray Meagher went out for breakfast in Noosa. Ray, who has played Alf Stewart on the Australian soap since 1988, has been seen outside a table with eight-year-old Mae and assisting her in reading a children's book. The photograph was similar to 'Alf and Sally' from Home and Away, referring to her character Sally Fletcher, who was first introduced on the program as a child.

Ray Meagher, a home and Away legend, has re-signed to appear on the soap for another five years

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2023
Ray Meagher has extended his contract to appear on Home and Away for another five years. The 78-year-old, who has starred beloved Alf Stewart on the hit Channel Seven soap for three decades, says he never imagined he'd be on the show. We'd done the pilot, but to be honest, I was older and more skeptical and worried that [shows] will crash and burn like most [shows] do.'

Home and Away: Ray Meagher shares photos from his secret wedding in 2010

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 12, 2022
Ray Meagher, a home and Away actor, has finally given fans a glimpse into his unethical marriage. The 78-year-old actor, who is notoriously private about his personal life, posted a collection of never-before-seen photos from his nuptials with wife Gilly Meagher in 2010. Ray, a'very big' year for him, appeared on Channel Seven's This is Your Life with his wife and stepdaughter Rebecca.

During a moving episode of This Is Your Life, Ray Meagher breaks down

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
During Ray Meagher's appearance on This Is Your Life on Tuesday, the actor was moved to tears. When receiving homages from his former Home and Away co-stars, the 78-year-old couldn't hold back his emotions. Chris Hemsworth, 39, who has gone on to be a hero after his time on the soap, was the first uprising.

Chris Hemsworth pays tribute to Ray Meagher of Home and Away

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 1, 2022
Chris Hemsworth has paid tribute to legendary Home and Away actor Ray Meagher. In Channel Seven's revival of This is Your Life, Ray, 77, appears as guest of honor. Chris, 39, has joined a long line of former Home and Away actors, colleagues, and visitors to help celebrate Ray's life and work.

Christie Hayes talks about landing her dream role in soap opera, both at home and away

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2022
Christie Hayes, a former Home and Away actress, has opened up about the audition process she underwent to land her role on Australia's most legendary soap opera. The 35-year-old actress, who appeared on Hit100.9's Dan & Christie, said she had a fondest memory of being cast in Kirsty Sutherland's role as a child. After eight months of auditions, screen tests, and call backs, she revealed that a call from her mother, whom she referred to as "Kirsty," told her she'd accepted the job.