Robert Irwin opened up about the hilarious way he accidentally got ‘drunk’ for the first time before presenting at the 2018 Logie Awards in Sydney.
The reality TV host, 20, who has been nominated for a Gold Logie at this year’s upcoming awards, revealed the amusing mishap occurred after he ate some candy without realising it contained alcohol.
‘I had this gift pack and there was a big pack of chocolates. My mum goes, “Oh there you go. You’ve got chocolates, little sugar hit”,’ Irwin told news.com.au on Tuesday.
‘So I’m eating these chocolates and I’m thinking, are they in date? Mum goes, “Yeah, they’re in date.” And then she goes, “Oh no, they’re alcoholic chocolates”.’
Irwin added he was still feeling the effects of the alcohol when he took the Logies stage to present an award alongside Dr. Chris Brown.
‘I don’t drink at all, and I was 14 at the time. So then I go on stage and I’m like, now I’ve got to present this award… That’s my memorable Logies story.’
Fortunately Robert managed to hold his own against Chris on the stage and presented with his trademark enthusiasm and flair.
It follows reports Irwin is the ‘hot favourite’ to win this year’s Gold Logie at the 64th annual TV Week Logie Awards on August 18.
Robert Irwin (pictured) opened up on Tuesday about the hilarious way he accidentally got ‘drunk’ the first time when he presented at the 2018 Logies ceremony in Sydney
And there is one very special guest he will invite along to share the monumental moment with.
Sources tell Daily Mail Australia the celebrity conservationist will be accompanied by his mother and matriarch of the Irwin family, Terri, despite recent backlash from fans who think the pair are ‘joined at the hip’.
It is said producers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, which Robert hosts alongside Julia Morris, are concerned having his mother, 60, on his arm could ‘land with a massive thud with his core fans’.
The reality TV host, 20, who has been nominated for a Gold Logie at this year’s upcoming awards, revealed the hilarious mishap after he ate some candy without realising it contained alcohol. Pictured: Irwin with Dr Chris Brown at the 2018 Logies
‘The son of the late Steve Irwin is arguably Australia’s most talked about “bachelor” in the TV industry and everyone knows he wouldn’t find it hard to pull a date. Which is why his decision seems a little odd,’ the insider said.
‘He told the producers of I’m A Celebrity he plans to share the night’s celebrations with his Mum – who has been his biggest supporter.’
The question of who Robert would pick to be on his arm at the Logies this year was widely speculated among industry insiders, given most attendees aren’t allowed to bring guests along with them.
However, it seems Robert is intent on giving that coveted guest seat to mother, who also accompanied him to South Africa and was on set while he filmed I’m A Celebrity for Network Ten this year.
Irwin revealed he had to present a Logie award while still feeling the effect of the alcoholic chocolate he ate
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