WA’s Samantha Jade starts 100-day countdown to Telethon as stars begin to align for 57th annual fundraiser

Returning for the 57th time, the event that puts the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraiser’ is set to welcome pop star Samantha Jade back to Perth as it counts down 100 days to showtime.

The first of many famous faces to be announced, the homegrown talent has moved her life to the East Coast since her last performance at Telethon in 2017.

“There’s truly no place like home,” she said.

“I’m so excited to return to my hometown of Perth and to be involved this year in Telethon. It’s one of my favourite times of the year.”

Embracing her travelling schedule yet always keeping Perth close, the 37-year-old admits there are treasures from her early career she can’t replicate from afar.

“I always miss my family of course and the beautiful beaches,” Jade revealed.

Performing via a Sydney studio in 2020 due to COVID, the New Boy hitmaker is excited to bring her new single Peachy out July 26 to the stage.

“Peachy is one of my absolute favourite songs that I have been a part of creating. It’s fun, feel-good and positive! Hopefully everyone will love having a good dance to it,” she said.

Launching her career in 2012 after winning The X Factor Australia’s fourth season, the singer recently made her return to the screen on Dancing With The Stars as she attempts to trade the microphone for her dancing shoes.

Unlike Jade’s “evolving” artistry, it’s WA’s consistent goodwill and charitability she believes might be Telethon’s greatest strength.

“I’m so proud to be from such a generous state. It’s always so incredible how much WA rallies together and raises,” she said.