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Telethon 2025 live updates: Follow all the excitement as stars descend on WA to raise money for sick kids

Chloe Maher and Amy CavenderThe West Australian
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VideoTelethon 2025 is back on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October! Broadcast from RAC Arena over 26 hours, we're hopeful for the biggest Telethon result yet!

It’s one of the most highly-anticipated events of the year in WA and it’s finally here.

Telethon 2025 kicks off from 7pm for 26 hours of glittering non-stop entertainment and one thing is for sure — it is going to be huge.

Follow along for all of the exciting updates below.

And most importantly, you can donate 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.

Reporting LIVE

Game Time!

Home and Away stars Kyle Shilling, Sophea Pennington, Tristan Gorey and Hayley Pinto took to the stage for the second Crown Donation Dash game.

This round of Donation Dash called ‘Hippos’ involved the stars having to grab tennis balls while lying on a trolley on their stomach and being pulled around by their team mate.

Another $250,000 was donated by Crown as part of the donation dash.

Epic $8 million tally mark passed

Wow! The tally has now officially passed the $8 million mark thanks to the wonderful genorosity of West Aussies.

If you haven’t donated, call in now by ringing 1300 737 507 or click here to donate online.

Lip Sync Battles stun crowd

Natalie Barr, Kylie Gillies and Sally Bowrey started the lip sync battles with a rendition of ‘These boots are made for walking.’

Hot on their heels was a version of Mr Brightside by Matt Shirvington supported by a troop of dancers.

Next, Manu Fildel and Rob Palmer did an epic version of ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ both dressed as Elvis.

Karen Ledbury performed ‘Material Girl’ wearing a glizty dress, followed by Latty Edmuir performing ‘Sweet Caroline’ from the crowd.

The finale was a version of ‘Don’t Stop me Now’ with all of the perfomers lip syncing the rousing Queen anthem.

Lip sync battle.
Camera IconNatalie Barr, Kylie Gillies and Sally Bowrey started the lip sync battles with a rendition of ‘These boots are made for walking.’ Credit: Seven
VideoNatalie Barr, Kylie Gillies and Sally Bowrey started the lip sync battles with a rendition of ‘These boots are made for walking.’

Casey Donavon hits the stage

Former Australian Idol star, Casey Donavon, took to the stage in a glittering black sequin dress to give a spectacular performance of ‘Perfect.’

Casey met some of the Little Telethon stars earlier this week at Crown as part of thier stay.

Casey Donavon, took to the stage in a glittering black sequin dress to give a spectacular performance of ‘Perfect.’
Camera IconCasey Donavon, took to the stage in a glittering black sequin dress to give a spectacular performance of ‘Perfect.’ Credit: The West Australian
Little Telethon Stars Xavier Summers (8), Jordan Blair (9), with Casey Donovan, Izzy Miller (5) and Paige McIllree (8) around the piano at Crown in Perth.
Camera IconLittle Telethon Stars Xavier Summers (8), Jordan Blair (9), with Casey Donovan, Izzy Miller (5) and Paige McIllree (8) around the piano at Crown in Perth. Credit: The West Australian

First game of the night begins

Crown Donation Dash kicked off the first game of the evening which was a hilarious challenge where Adam Dovile was wrapped in cling wrap and then had 60 seconds to wriggle along the floor on his stomach to reach the finish line.

Adam managed to reach the finish line in a speedy 30 seconds!

A mammoth $250,000 was donated by Crown for this challenge.

VideoDovile was wrapped in cling wrap and then had 60 seconds to wriggle along the floor on his stomach to reach the finish line.

Massive Woolworths donation drops

The team from Woolworths proudly presented a $526,560 cheque to Telethon.

“On behalf of our wonderful customers and team we are proud to present this donation,” Lisa, one of the Woolworth’s team said.

Incredible 90 minute tally update

It’s official, we’ve passed the $6 million tally mark in just 90 minutes, what an incredible effort from everyone phoning up and donating online. Thank you West Aussies!

Ronan Keating delivers emotional performance

International superstar Ronan Keating took to the stage with an emotional rendition of the iconic song ‘When you say nothing at all’ starting with the simple backing of acoustic guitar.

‘Are you ready?’ Keating asked the audience who swayed their phone torches in the crowd.

’See you tomorrow,’ he shouted towards the end of the performance.

Ronan Keating has headed to the call center to take calls, so if you’d like to speak to this international superstar and donate, call 1300 737 507.

Ronan Keating delivered an emotional performance.
Camera IconRonan Keating delivered an emotional performance. Credit: The West Australian
Ronan Keating with Little Telethon Stars Paige McIlllree, Jordan Blair, Izzy Miller and Xavier Summers ahead of the show.
Camera IconRonan Keating with Little Telethon Stars Paige McIlllree, Jordan Blair, Izzy Miller and Xavier Summers ahead of the show. Credit: The Sunday Times

Charlie Cains’s story

Charlie’s love for horseriding as part of his occupational therapy was put in the spotlight as he said a hearfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has donated so far.

The 60 Four perform upbeat bangers

The energetic four peice perfomed a string of catchy classics from the sixties including ‘Rolling on a River’ backed with a jazz band.

The crowd at RAC Arena.
Camera IconThe crowd at RAC Arena. Credit: The West Australian

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