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The unusual reason why Andrew Winter can’t celebrate with other Logie nominees
Selling Houses Australia host Andrew Winter is the first Foxtel host to receive a Gold Logie nomination.
Yesterday, the full list of TV Week Logie nominees was revealed, with Grant Denyer and Tracy Grimshaw also getting a nod.
Unfortunately, Andrew Winter was unable to join the other nominees at the announcement event in the Gold Coast as he is suffering a severe case of Bell’s palsy.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Winter said he was excited to receive a nomination but was saddened to miss out on the announcement event.
“It is a thrill to be nominated, but not so great timing, I guess,” he said. “I have been off work for about three weeks now. I am hoping that I can get back to filming in a week or so.”
Bell’s palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve that results in muscle weakness on one side of the face.
Bell’s palsy is not considered permanent as most people recover within six months.
Winter said the Gold Logie nomination was not just a celebration for him but the entire team that produces his show.
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“I will be at the awards eve if I have to do a Sia and turn my head to the cameras all night,” he said.
Grant Denyer, Amanda Keller, Jessica Marais, Rodger Corser and Tracy Grimshaw also made the Gold Logie nominee list.
The TV Week Logies will be held on the Gold Coast on July 1.
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