Tom Ballard ‘I’M AIMING FOR A LOGIE!’

ABC’S late-night talk show Tonightly With Tom Ballard caused controversy in December when it premiered with a satirical skit based on the Don Burke sexual harassment allegations. In the sketch, comedienne Greta Lee Jackson did a spoof gardening segment, giving tips on “how to nurture a sexual harasser in the TV and film industry”. But despite the criticism, host Tom says it’s imperative we’re able to make light of dire situations. “No matter how horrible things are in the world, there is always comedy in the way human beings react to it,” Tom explains. Aand he hopes his show will help him win a Logie later this year. “It’ll probably go to one of those Project P bastards or a Home And Away hunk,” Tom laughs. “I’ll take anything, though!” T TONIGHTLY WITH TOM BALLARD Monday-thursday, 9pm, ABC Comedy