Perth's Telethon charity event returns for 58th year
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Perth's annual 26-hour Telethon charity event returns on Saturday, aiming to exceed last year's $90 million fundraising total.
Perth's Telethon, a much-loved annual fixture in the Western Australian television calendar for 58 years, returns this weekend as a 26-hour live broadcast from Saturday 7pm to Sunday 8.40pm on Seven and 7Plus.
Last year's event raised over $90 million for charity, exceeding previous fundraising records. Organisers are aiming to increase that total this year, with a full programme of entertainment and new segments planned alongside returning favourites.
Jessica Mauboy will open the event with a live performance at RAC Arena at 7pm, joined by Reece Mastin, The Ten Tenors, and Australian Idol's new judge Morgan Evans. The broadcast will include lip sync battles featuring Channel Seven personalities including Matt Shirvington, Home And Away's Kyle Shilling, and Sunrise's Nat Barr, plus the return of the beloved pie-throwing act. The event's late-night Slumber Party segment runs from 2am to 7am, hosted by Famous Sharron and Ben O'Shea. The broadcast concludes with the presentation of a new car, with Shane Crawford and Sunrise's Katie Brown searching for the competition's winner.
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- What To Watch TV Reviews: Phony, Yaga, Telethon, Nobody Wants This and Aussie ShoreThis week we’re gearing up for some wholesome fun with Telethon, peeping Yaga and Phony, checking back in with Nobody Wants This, and celebrating Aussie Shore’s return.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 19:00
- What To Watch TV Reviews: Phony, Yaga, Telethon, Nobody Wants This and Aussie ShoreThis week we’re gearing up for some wholesome fun with Telethon, peeping Yaga and Phony, checking back in with Nobody Wants This, and celebrating Aussie Shore’s return.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 19:00
In this story: Perth · Jessica Mauboy · Reece Mastin · Morgan Evans · Channel Seven · RAC Arena
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