Dave Hughes 'QUITS his role opening the Logie Awards' after four years - with Julia Morris tipped to replace him By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:05 BST, 2 June 2019 | Updated: 23:57 BST, 2 June 2019 Viewcomments Dave Hughes has reportedly 'quit his role opening the TV Week Logie Awards'. After four-years kicking off the glamorous event, the 48-year-old is allegedly 'done' with the top gig, as reported by The Australian on Monday. He is said to have 'told organisers in no uncertain terms that he is done with the job'. 'He is done with the job': Dave Hughes has reportedly 'QUIT his role opening the Logie Awards' after four-years, as reported by The Australian on Monday Instead, the publication claimed that Dave will 'give himself and his family a well-earned European holiday' when the ceremony commences on June 30. There are currently believed to be six comics in the running to replace him. Among them are Ten's Julia Morris, Nine's Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, Shaun Micallef and ABC's Gold Logie nominee, Tom Gleeson. However, it is reported that the final choice will not be announced until the event airs live from The Star Gold Coast on June 30. Will she get the gig? There are currently believed to be six comics in the running to replace him, including Julia Morris (pictured) In the running! Nine's Hamish Blake and Andy Lee (left) and Shaun Micallef (right) are also tipped to replace Dave Good luck! Gold Logie nominee Tom Gleeson (pictured) is another comic rumoured to land the job, with it believed the replacement will not be announced until the show airs live on June 30 Dave has opened the show for the past four years, to much praise from viewers. Prior to that, he courted controversy while presenting a segment at the annual ceremony in 2007 alongside Adam Hills and Fifi Box. Speaking on stage, Dave referred to Kyle Sandilands as a 'massive d***head'. The remark angered Kyle, who later hit back, sparking a decade long feud. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Dave for comment. Out of office! It is claimed that Dave will 'give himself and his family a well-earned European holiday' when the ceremony commences at The Star Gold Coast later this month Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility