UPDATES: WA’s biggest weekend of generosity is here, with Telethon 2026 set to bring 26 hours of non-stop entertainment, heartwarming stories and incredible fundraising efforts.
Some of Australia’s biggest stars will join beloved television personalities, performers and everyday West Australians as the State comes together to raise millions of dollars for sick children.
Follow our live blog for all the latest updates, special guests, emotional moments, fundraising milestones and surprises as Telethon 2026 unfolds.
And most importantly, you can donate still by phoning 1300 737 507 or by clicking here. to be part of the state-wide fundraising effort to help make the lives of sick, vulnerable, and disadvantaged children and their families much brighter.
Key Events
Telethon star George shares incredible remission news
Scarborough Junior Football Club’s George has returned to the Telethon spotlight with some incredible news, reflecting on his emotional appearance in 2025 when he shared his battle with Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Thank you to all the PCH nurses and beautiful people who have helped me,” he told viewers last year, reminding West Australians that “every cent matters”.
Watching Telethon 2026 from the crowd alongside his footy club friends, George shares a heartwarming update: he is officially in remission.
“I’m super happy to say I am now in remission,” he says, as the RAC Arena crowd erupts in cheers.
The Voice Australia stars put the groove on Telethon stage
Vocal superstars The 60 Four bring disco fever to Telethon 2026, taking to the stage in matching orange suits.
The group delivers a perfectly harmonised medley of Shake Your Groove Thing and Disco Inferno, getting the crowd moving.
New Panel takes to the stage full of Home and Away stars
The second Telethon panel has taken to the stage, featuring House Hunters star Joh Griggs alongside Rob Palmer and Home and Away favourites Hayley Pinto, Rocco Forrester and Tristan Gorey.
The panel reflected on their visits to Perth Children’s Hospital this week, where they met children and families receiving vital care and support.
“I’m so privileged to be here and be able to talk to families going through hardship, and it just really reminds me of why we do what we do,” Pinto said.
Rio Tinto makes eye-watering donation
Matthew Holcz, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore, has just announced the mining giant is donating an eye-watering $5.5 MILLION!
X-Factor star returns to WA
The next performer is a face that many X-Factor lovers would remember.
Reece Mastin has returned to WA, singing Born to Be Wild in an epic opening to his Telethon performance.
It’s been a massive 14 years between performances, from winning X Factor back in 2011 to touring across the country and now taking the stage at Telethon.
Reece has the Little Telethon stars rocking out back stage.
Home and Away star smashes 40 press-ups during first panel
Home and Away star Kyle Shilling has impressed the Telethon panel with a lightning-fast effort, smashing out 40 press-ups during the Minderoo Matching Hour.
He returned to the panel, a little out of breath, to read out the names of some generous donations from the crowd and across the State.
Minderoo Matching Hour doubles every Telethon donation
First panel of the night reflects on magic of Telethon
7News star Ryan Daniels has kicked off the first panel of the night, alongside Home & Away actor Kyle Shilling, Kylie Gillies, Sally Bowrey and Issa Schulz.
Sally Bowrey said seeing thousands in the crowd proved Telethon brings together so many people.
“There was a moment where I just looked out, saw everyone waving together and it just shows how Telethon brings the State together and the country together.”
Olivia street’s adorable love heart signal
Little Telethon star Olivia Street, who told Natalie Barr that her favourite part of the preparation was going to Mecca, did an adorbale love heart signal which was ehcoed by the audience and the panel onstage.
Little Telethon stars arrive
The 2026 Little Telethon stars have officially arrived at RAC Arena!
Aiden Narsico, Olivia Street and Paige McKay are speaking to Natalie Barr and Larry Emdur in their first interview of the night.
In a hilarious “breaking news” moment, Aiden revealed “Larry Emdur is getting old and needs to retire”, leaving the crowd in stitches.
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