Rebel Wilson gives an inside glimpse into the AACTA Awards and reveals where the Aussie celebs know where to sit ahead of her hosting gig

Rebel Wilson has given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the AACTA Awards as she prepares to host Saturday night’s star-studded awards ceremony.

The comedian, 43, has jetted to the Gold Coast for the prestigious ‘Oscars of Australia’, where a whole host of Australian TV and film talent will be recognised.

The glitzy affair will take place in Surfers Paradise at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) for the first time ever, after the Gold Coast wrestled the ceremony away from Sydney in a three-year deal.

And Rebel has given an inside glimpse of what happens behind the scenes ahead of the ceremony, taking to Instagram on Friday night to share videos of the auditorium.

She gave her 11million followers a look around the modern stage where she will be hosting, before revealing to fans how the A-list stars know where to sit on the night.

Rebel Wilson has given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the AACTA Awards as she prepares to host Saturday night’s star-studded awards ceremony

The ‘Oscars of Australia’ will take place in Surfers Paradise at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) for the first time ever, and Rebel has jetted down with her fiancée Ramona Agruma for the night

Rebel shared a video of her fiancée Ramona Agruma in the empty audience next to a seat with a picture of Cate Blanchett stuck to it, signalling where she will be sitting.

Rebel told her partner: ‘Ramona, you’re sitting right next to Cate Blanchett, awesome!’ Ramona jokingly said ‘Hi Cate’ to the photograph of the star.

The Pitch Perfect star then took a video of herself with the flash stage in the background, as preparations went on to make sure it was ready for the big night.

‘Alright, we’ll see you tomorrow night for the actor awards,’ Rebel excitedly said.

She then gave fans a glimpse into her very flashy apartment set-up as she was showered with gifts during her visit to The Langham.

Rebel revealed how the Australian stars know where to sit on the night, showing a seat with a picture of Cate Blanchett stuck to it, as Ramona appeared thrilled to be sitting next to her

She then gave fans a glimpse into her very flashy apartment set-up as she was showered with gifts during her visit to The Langham

Rebel appeared delighted as she showed off a lavish box of chocolates, a bottle of Ruinart champagne, Paddington Bear and other gift bags lying on the countertop for her.

She also revealed she had been given a pink satin bathrobe personalised with her initials before she panned around to give her followers a glimpse at her luxurious apartment.

The flashy accommodation featured a modern glass work area, an open plan living and dining room with huge windows looking out at the views, and a marble kitchen.

She said: ‘What an apartment. Wow, Alright we’ll see you tomorrow night at the AACTA awards.’

On Saturday morning, Rebel relaxed ahead of her busy night hosting the awards ceremony as she shared a video of herself down the beach.

Rebel will be hosting the AACTA Awards alongside Harry Connick Jr, in his first big job since his father died last month.

Rebel appeared delighted as she unveiled a lavish box of chocolates, a cupcake, a bottle of Ruinart champagne, a Paddington bear and other gift bags lying on the countertop for her

She also showed off her pink satin bathrobe personalised with her initials as she made the most of her luxury stay

The New Orleans district attorney died ‘peacefully’ at his New Orleans home on January 25.

He was surrounded by family, including the Independence Day star, 56, daughter Suzanna, and wife, Londa, according to an obituary shared by Connick Jr’s publicist.

Australia’s biggest stars are set to descend on the AACTA Awards ceremony on Saturday night, as an array of huge awards will be handed out.

Margot Robbie – who has recently seen huge success starring in Barbie and producing Saltburn – is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award.

Some awards have already been given out at an event on Thursday, ahead of the rest of the big winners being announced at Saturday’s main red carpet ceremony.

On Saturday morning, Rebel relaxed ahead of her busy night hosting the awards ceremony as she shared a video of herself down the beach

Australia’s biggest stars will attend the awards, and Margot Robbie – who has had huge success starring in Barbie and producing Saltburn – will receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award

Internationally acclaimed horror movie Talk to Me and hit Amazon series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has dominated the awards.

Danny and Michael Philippou’s Talk to Me cleaned up in the film category, with their smash hit indie film taking out Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Hair and Makeup.

Meanwhile, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart also won a slew of awards for the television category.

The Amazon series, based on the hit novel of the same name and starring movie star legend Sigourney Weaver, picked up Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Sound.

Another big winner was The New Boy. Directed by Warwick Thornton and starring Cate Blanchett, the film picked up Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in film.

Internationally acclaimed horror Talk to Me (pictured) and Amazon series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart dominated the 2024 AACTA Awards, with more winners to be revealed on Saturday

Cate Blanchett (pictured) will be attending the ceremony after her movie The New Boy won Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in film

Amazon’s black comedy crime series Deadloch also collected some gongs, with Best Casting, Best Editing, and Best Original Score in the television category.

In total, 15 productions received recognition in 28 categories.

The 13th edition of the awards will also see renowned American director and film producer Ron Howard make an appearance.

Also expected to attend are TV stars Grant Denyer, who has taken up as the host of Channel Ten’s Deal Or No Deal reboot, Rove McManus, and Julia Zemiro.

Have You Been Paying Attention? star Tim McDonald, comedian Tom Gleeson and New Zealand star Melanie Bracewell are other notable attendees, along with husband-and-wife duo Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who create and star in Colin From Accounts.