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The Advertiser
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Mitch Tambo brightens day for sick children at John Hunter Hospital school
CHILDREN at John Hunter Hospital were treated to a special performance in a visit from didgeridoo player, traditional Indigenous dancer and singer Mitch Tambo. The Australian artist and Gamilaraay man, known for his appearance on the TV show Australia's Got Talent, made a stop in Newcastle on Tuesday, July 1, with his I am Me tour. Kids in the School Room Ward watched Tambo use music, storytelling, his personal experiences and a yarning circle to highlight cultural connection with a focus on youth wellbeing and mental health. "I get to share and celebrate my story through the music and break down the stories behind the music while also just spreading a message of inclusivity and celebrating one another regardless of our differences," he said. "I'm really looking to come here to John Hunter Hospital and give back to some kids doing it tough." His performance featured songs in the Gamilaraay language. "The kids have an amazing time; they're so excited to dance and sing along, creating a truly joyful atmosphere," Tambo said. In his visit, he also touched on the important issue of bullying. "With tragic stories of students taking their own lives due to bullying, both in person and online, I believe it's vital to open up these conversations and provide a safe space for children to feel heard," he said. John Hunter Hospital School principal Amy Kurtz said Tambo's visit was about raising cultural awareness and celebrating NAIDOC week. "We like to think outside the box and offer educational experiences for our students that may sometimes miss out on things like this when not attending regular school," she said. "This helps keep them connected." CHILDREN at John Hunter Hospital were treated to a special performance in a visit from didgeridoo player, traditional Indigenous dancer and singer Mitch Tambo. The Australian artist and Gamilaraay man, known for his appearance on the TV show Australia's Got Talent, made a stop in Newcastle on Tuesday, July 1, with his I am Me tour. Kids in the School Room Ward watched Tambo use music, storytelling, his personal experiences and a yarning circle to highlight cultural connection with a focus on youth wellbeing and mental health. "I get to share and celebrate my story through the music and break down the stories behind the music while also just spreading a message of inclusivity and celebrating one another regardless of our differences," he said. "I'm really looking to come here to John Hunter Hospital and give back to some kids doing it tough." His performance featured songs in the Gamilaraay language. "The kids have an amazing time; they're so excited to dance and sing along, creating a truly joyful atmosphere," Tambo said. In his visit, he also touched on the important issue of bullying. "With tragic stories of students taking their own lives due to bullying, both in person and online, I believe it's vital to open up these conversations and provide a safe space for children to feel heard," he said. John Hunter Hospital School principal Amy Kurtz said Tambo's visit was about raising cultural awareness and celebrating NAIDOC week. "We like to think outside the box and offer educational experiences for our students that may sometimes miss out on things like this when not attending regular school," she said. "This helps keep them connected." CHILDREN at John Hunter Hospital were treated to a special performance in a visit from didgeridoo player, traditional Indigenous dancer and singer Mitch Tambo. The Australian artist and Gamilaraay man, known for his appearance on the TV show Australia's Got Talent, made a stop in Newcastle on Tuesday, July 1, with his I am Me tour. Kids in the School Room Ward watched Tambo use music, storytelling, his personal experiences and a yarning circle to highlight cultural connection with a focus on youth wellbeing and mental health. "I get to share and celebrate my story through the music and break down the stories behind the music while also just spreading a message of inclusivity and celebrating one another regardless of our differences," he said. "I'm really looking to come here to John Hunter Hospital and give back to some kids doing it tough." His performance featured songs in the Gamilaraay language. "The kids have an amazing time; they're so excited to dance and sing along, creating a truly joyful atmosphere," Tambo said. In his visit, he also touched on the important issue of bullying. "With tragic stories of students taking their own lives due to bullying, both in person and online, I believe it's vital to open up these conversations and provide a safe space for children to feel heard," he said. John Hunter Hospital School principal Amy Kurtz said Tambo's visit was about raising cultural awareness and celebrating NAIDOC week. "We like to think outside the box and offer educational experiences for our students that may sometimes miss out on things like this when not attending regular school," she said. "This helps keep them connected." CHILDREN at John Hunter Hospital were treated to a special performance in a visit from didgeridoo player, traditional Indigenous dancer and singer Mitch Tambo. The Australian artist and Gamilaraay man, known for his appearance on the TV show Australia's Got Talent, made a stop in Newcastle on Tuesday, July 1, with his I am Me tour. Kids in the School Room Ward watched Tambo use music, storytelling, his personal experiences and a yarning circle to highlight cultural connection with a focus on youth wellbeing and mental health. "I get to share and celebrate my story through the music and break down the stories behind the music while also just spreading a message of inclusivity and celebrating one another regardless of our differences," he said. "I'm really looking to come here to John Hunter Hospital and give back to some kids doing it tough." His performance featured songs in the Gamilaraay language. "The kids have an amazing time; they're so excited to dance and sing along, creating a truly joyful atmosphere," Tambo said. In his visit, he also touched on the important issue of bullying. "With tragic stories of students taking their own lives due to bullying, both in person and online, I believe it's vital to open up these conversations and provide a safe space for children to feel heard," he said. John Hunter Hospital School principal Amy Kurtz said Tambo's visit was about raising cultural awareness and celebrating NAIDOC week. "We like to think outside the box and offer educational experiences for our students that may sometimes miss out on things like this when not attending regular school," she said. "This helps keep them connected."

Sky News AU
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Don't know if I'm allowed to say this': Channel 10's Grant Denyer drops bizarre behind-the-scenes bombshell about Deal or No Deal
Seasoned presenter Grant Denyer has revealed a bizarre behind-the-scenes detail about Channel 10's Deal or No Deal- something he claims has never happened on any other game show he's hosted. Speaking to podcast host Andrew Bucklow on Monday, Denyer, 47, admitted that for reasons still unclear, a surprising number of people faint while filming the hit program. "I've never said this and I don't even know if I'm allowed to, but we have quite a few fainters!" Denyer said. "So, up on the podium where people are holding the cases, it's quite regular that someone goes down." Denyer, who has hosted the rebooted version of the game show since 2024 after its decade-long hiatus, said the phenomenon remains a mystery, but suspects it's related to nerves and pressure. "There's an incredible medical team, and people constantly keep an eye out for early warning signs," he explained. "I don't know whether it's the pressure of the moment, or the heat of the lights, a lot of people get extremely nervous. "It reminded me, you know how people say 'public speaking is everyone's worst fear'? "Well, I think as they're waiting for their turn to be selected, their central nervous system is all enraged, they're sweating, and yeah, we have a lot of fainters." The father of three, who has hosted Family Feud, Million Dollar Minute, Australia's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, and Game of Games, mentioned he "didn't expect" the number of fainting incidents on Deal or No Deal. "I've never had it on any other television show," he admitted. "I don't specifically know why it happens on Deal or No Deal more than anything else- it's like a thing." When asked what happens after someone faints, Denyer said the team "quickly extracts" the person and provides "urgent medical attention", before typically picking a replacement from the audience "who looks close enough". The Gold Logie winner also recalled a time when the production team ended up saving someone's life. "So, a gentleman went down and we thought he was just a fainter," Denyer recalled. "We gave him all the appropriate care, then realised, 'Hang on a second, his heart's a little bit arrhythmic here, there's a little bit more going on'." An ambulance was called, and the man was rushed to hospital. Denyer said the outcome could have been tragic had the medical incident not occurred during filming. "He lives by himself in a remote regional community. He would never have made it to hospital himself. So we still get letters from him every month, just saying 'Thank you so much, we wouldn't be alive without you'," Denyer shared. Bucklow quipped: "So not only are you giving people the chance to win money, you're saving their lives." "Mate, some people are changing lives- we're saving them," Denyer replied. He then took a cheeky swipe at comedian Tom Gleeson, host of ABC's Hard Quiz and 10's Taskmaster Australia. "Sucked in Tom Gleeson, you're not doing that. What are you contributing to humanity?" Denyer joked. Interestingly, Gleeson was a regular on Channel 10's The Project, which aired its final episode on Friday amid a sweeping programming shake-up. From this week, Channel 10's evening line-up features 10 News First at 5pm, followed by a new current affairs program 10 News+ hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace from 6pm Sunday to Thursday. Deal or No Deal now airs at 7pm, going head-to-head with ABC News, Nine's A Current Affair, and Seven's Home and Away, which is in its 37th year. To promote the show's new slot, Denyer took to social media on Monday with a tongue-in-cheek warning. "Now if you watch another show at 7pm, that show's dead to you now," he joked. He also teased that Channel 10's "news queen" Sandra Sully would appear in the first episode: "Oh my god, it's a doozey!"


Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Hot Wiggle' John Pearce celebrates first Easter after welcoming baby boy Henry at Christmas
Purple Wiggle John Adamo-Pearce has celebrated his first Easter with his new baby boy Henry. The former Justice Crew member, known as the 'Hot Wiggle', welcomed his son with his wife Jessie just two weeks before Christmas. And now the happy couple have taken to social media to share some holidays snaps featuring their four-month-old bundle of joy. In one snap a beaming John can be seen flaunting his physique in a white single while holding son while his wife poses beside him. Another photo shared to John's Instagram showed little Henry in a 'bunny' jumpsuit being held by his father, while Jessie attempts to be a pair of tiny sandals on his feet. Another picture features John and Jessie with their baby enjoying a lavish meal with several loved ones. It comes after John Pearce and Jessie Adamo welcomed their first child into the world in December. John shared pictures of their newborn to Instagram and confirmed their son's adorable name, revealing they have called him Henry Nicholas. He penned: 'Henry Nicholas Adamo Pearce 16.12.24. Welcome to the world our beautiful angel. We have never felt a love like this.' John and Jessie announced they were expecting their first child back in June and have been keeping fans up to date with their pregnancy journey since. Just weeks before welcoming their first child, the couple jetted off to Fiji for a luxury babymoon as they celebrated Jessie's final few weeks of pregnancy. In September, John took to Instagram to share an array of stunning snaps from their pre-baby holiday as they made the most of their quality time together. The couple spared no expense on the trip as they stayed in the luxurious Fiji Marriott Resort in Momi Bay. The hotel boasts the Fijian mainland's only sole over-water bungalows, allowing you to plunge into pristine lagoon waters directly from private stairs. John and Jessie started dating in 2012, just two years after his dance-pop group Justice Crew shot to fame with their Australia's Got Talent win. They tied the knot in a private ceremony in October 2019 and they recently marked their fifth wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, says he has learned to embrace his sex symbol status as the 'Hot Wiggle'. 'It's positive thing and I'm super flattered by it. You've just got to embrace it,' the new dad said in an interview with TMZ's Big Down Under podcast. 'My wife thinks so, so that's the main thing,' he laughed when asked if he approves of the nickname. John, whose nicknames include 'Big Strong John', 'Hot Wiggle' and 'Daddy Wiggle' has had various roles over the years - hip hop dancer, a Ninja Warrior and since 2021 the 'Purple Wiggle'. John had applied to be a firefighter and was also a budding Instagram influencer when he was shoulder tapped by The Wiggles. When it was first announced John was joining the quintessentially Australian group, an ABC News host labelled him 'offensively hot' and a 'thirst trap for mums'. He said back in the day Anthony Field, 61, who has tattoos and abs underneath his Blue Wiggle skivvy, would be more worthy of the title. 'I believe that if TikTok was around in the 90s, Anthony would have been the original Hot Wiggle,' he laughed. 'I'm just trying to be myself. I don't mind the labels. I've been accepted into the role of Purple Wiggle so thank you to all the mums, dads, aunties and uncles.'