Waleed Aly, an Egyptian-Australian writer, academic and media personality won the Gold Logie Award for Best Personality on Australian Television for his role as a presenter on The Project. Aly, who co-hosts Channel Ten’s The Project and also took home the Best Presenter award, was competing for the top prize, more commonly referred to as the Gold Logie, along with five other media personalities. “I think it’s fair to say I thought I’d never win a Logie. I was more likely to win an AFL Grand Final in my mind. I’m gobsmacked,” said Aly, who was born in Melbourne to Egyptian parents, as he accepted the top prize. “To know that the audience has accepted you into their universe is the most wonderful thing in the world.” In the lead up to the awards ceremony, some had criticized the 37-year-old’s inclusion as a nominee. Critics, who were harshly rebuked in Australia for their ‘bizarre’ outbursts, had accused Aly of being biased. This was despite the fact that The Project is co-hosted by four presenters who aim to draw awareness to important news stories and current affairs. Critics were also slammed for being racist, as Aly,…
Egyptian-Australian Waleed Aly Wins Top Television Award in Australia
May 9, 2016
