Kerri-Anne Kennerley is a veteran Australian television personality, a Logies Hall of Fame member and a seasoned Logie Awards attendee, and she has a big fat bone to pick with the legendary awards show.
WATCH: Kerri-Anne Kennerley SLAMS Logies winner Tom Gleeson and calls him a 'wimp'
The 65-year-old made a bold statement when chatting with TheDaily Telegraphtoday, telling the publication that voting should be made by those in the TV industry firstbeforeopening it up to the public.
At the moment, theTV WeekLogie Awardswork off of a public voting system which allows for too many nominees and a messy voting process, claims Kerri-Anne.
"Having so many nominees this year, there were too many," Kennerley told the publication.
"They should maybe be industry voted nominations and then open it up to the public and you do your best. They will figureit allout, there will be a million different ways to do it."
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The criticism comes aftercomedian Tom Gleesonwon the covetedGold Logieafter a highly controversial campaign, which many in the industry labelled as 'disrespectful'.
TheStudio 10host has been an outspoken opponent of theGold Logie Winner, slamming Gleeson live on air the Monday after Tom won the gold gong onSunday nightwhen the comedian pulled out of his interview withKAK.
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"You've turned into a winner now. And now you're awimp, you're far too good for us little people, Tom."
After calling Tom a 'wimp' Kerri-Anne then takes a swipe at theABC.
"No, he's too good for us. I know theABCtype. He's now so far 'there' where he wants to be.
"Well,theyare like that!"
OUCH!
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