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West Australian
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Dr Chris Brown: Dancing With The Stars host reminds Perth he still enjoys vet work between TV appearances
His list of talents include TV host, dance floor cheerleader, and global adventurer, but the one CV item Dr Chris Brown is quizzed on above all is whether he still works as a vet. 'This would be the question I get asked most in life,' he told The West Australian while visiting Crown Perth this week. 'And I actually do.' The star returns to his Bondi practice regularly, declaring 'it's what reminds me of who I am' — though his feisty patients don't always show their appreciation. The popular Telethon alumnus stopped by Perth Children's Hospital earlier this to offer some gifts, pet advice, and absolutely no tips on mastering the ballroom despite returning as co-host of Dancing With The Stars. Although this dog handler might be learning some new tricks behind the scenes. 'There are moments where I'll pull aside some of the pros and be like, 'That knee slide, how do you do that?'' he said. 'So I have spent just a little bit of time in the studio, learning a few little bits and pieces.' Co-hosting with Sonia Kruger, Brown said the pair's blink-and-you'll-miss-it dance routines to open each show can feel like an eternity, but he's found a way to become a 'master at the two-second shimmy'. He said his on-screen dynamic with the 2025 Gold Logie nominee is driven by relentless banter, with the pair constantly 'throwing curveballs' and hoping the other will crack. The duo will be reprising their roles as Logies red carpet hosts on August 3. However, Brown admitted he'd be leaving much of the fashion commentary to his wing woman, because unfortunately, he shares more with man's best friend than most. 'I'm colour blind, so I just have a golden rule that I never ask, I never make any comment around what anyone's wearing, or the colour of what they're wearing, or anything to do with fashion whatsoever,' he revealed. 'It's just a minefield.' Fortunately, the animal expert is far better suited to steer his new show Once in a Lifetime, set to debut later this year. It sees Brown leave the comfort of the studio, and the vet hospital, venturing abroad with far-from-qualified Aussie personalities as they attempt to treat unpredictable animals with more than just a humorous line or two. 'The catch is that they have to be my completely untrained veterinary assistant. It's a crazy concept, but it works,' he said. Guests include Mick Molloy, Kate Ritchie, Matt Preston, and Amanda Keller, with the star joking he was 'relieved we got everyone back alive, because it was an insurance nightmare'. Despite being worlds away from home, Brown struggled to escape the same familiar interrogation from his guests surrounding his qualifications. They would ask: 'Are you actually qualified to do this?' 'And I had to remind them, yes I am — but they're not,' he joked. 'So we had some fun.' Dancing With The Stars airs every Sunday on Seven and 7plus from 7pm.
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dr Chris Brown reveals if he still works as a vet
His list of talents include TV host, dance floor cheerleader, and global adventurer, but the one CV item Dr Chris Brown is quizzed on above all is whether he still works as a vet. 'This would be the question I get asked most in life,' he told The West Australian while visiting Crown Perth this week. 'And I actually do.' The star returns to his Bondi practice regularly, declaring 'it's what reminds me of who I am' — though his feisty patients don't always show their appreciation. Channel 7's Dr Chris Brown visited Perth Children's Hospital on Thursday morning. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian The popular Telethon alumnus stopped by Perth Children's Hospital earlier this to offer some gifts, pet advice, and absolutely no tips on mastering the ballroom despite returning as co-host of Dancing With The Stars. Although this dog handler might be learning some new tricks behind the scenes. 'There are moments where I'll pull aside some of the pros and be like, 'That knee slide, how do you do that?'' he said. 'So I have spent just a little bit of time in the studio, learning a few little bits and pieces.' Co-hosting with Sonia Kruger, Brown said the pair's blink-and-you'll-miss-it dance routines to open each show can feel like an eternity, but he's found a way to become a 'master at the two-second shimmy'. He said his on-screen dynamic with the 2025 Gold Logie nominee is driven by relentless banter, with the pair constantly 'throwing curveballs' and hoping the other will crack. Sonia Kruger and Chris Brown co-host Dancing With The Stars. Credit: Seven Network The duo will be reprising their roles as Logies red carpet hosts on August 3. However, Brown admitted he'd be leaving much of the fashion commentary to his wing woman, because unfortunately, he shares more with man's best friend than most. 'I'm colour blind, so I just have a golden rule that I never ask, I never make any comment around what anyone's wearing, or the colour of what they're wearing, or anything to do with fashion whatsoever,' he revealed. 'It's just a minefield.' Fortunately, the animal expert is far better suited to steer his new show Once in a Lifetime, set to debut later this year. It sees Brown leave the comfort of the studio, and the vet hospital, venturing abroad with far-from-qualified Aussie personalities as they attempt to treat unpredictable animals with more than just a humorous line or two. 'The catch is that they have to be my completely untrained veterinary assistant. It's a crazy concept, but it works,' he said. Guests include Mick Molloy, Kate Ritchie, Matt Preston, and Amanda Keller, with the star joking he was 'relieved we got everyone back alive, because it was an insurance nightmare'. Despite being worlds away from home, Brown struggled to escape the same familiar interrogation from his guests surrounding his qualifications. They would ask: 'Are you actually qualified to do this?' 'And I had to remind them, yes I am — but they're not,' he joked. 'So we had some fun.' Dancing With The Stars airs every Sunday on Seven and 7plus from 7pm.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Visit from Aussie vet lifts spirits of young patients at PCH
A well-timed visit from vet and TV personality Chris Brown lifted the spirits of young patients at Perth Children's Hospital on Thursday. Dr Brown popped into the ward, alongside support dog Murphy, with Telethon gifts in hand as he chatted to youngsters like Kate Wagner. The 16-year-old has been in hospital for more than a year following a severe bacterial meningitis infection in May last year. She has been battling a serious central nervous system infection since, and is often in a lot of pain. Kate and Dr Brown bonded over their love of kelpies, discovering they both own the breed. Missing her own pup back home, Kate showered cavoodle Murphy with all the pats and scratches. 'It's really good (having support dogs at PCH) because a lot of the time you can't go outside,' she said. 'So, even bringing up my own dogs, I can't go see them or anything . . . there's weeks at a time I can't see a dog — I'm dog deprived!' Kate's mum, Jo Wagner, said they found out just hours before the visit that Kate had had a stroke sometime in the past few days. Channel 7's Dr Chris Brown with Kate Wagner. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian It means she's due to start another gruelling round of treatment to try get her infection under control. 'It's just awesome, the joy that it gives kids. Kate's got the biggest smile on her face,' Ms Wagner said. 'It's so hard because she's really sick, she's in so much pain, and so . . . it's just beautiful . . . animals just do something, (they) bring joy.' Channel 7's Dr Chris Brown pictured with PCH volunteer Moira Bancroft and two Captain Starlight volunteers. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian Dr Brown said it was a pleasure to see kids doing it tough in hospital 'embrace something different in their day'. 'Often the kids in here have pets at home they're missing. So dogs like Murphy become sort of that temporary replacement pet for them, to have a pat and just to feel that little touch of unconditional love again,' Dr Brown said. Telethon weekend is October 18 and 19.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Health
- West Australian
Australian vet Dr Chris Brown visits young patients at Perth Children's Hospital with support dog Murphy
A well-timed visit from vet and TV personality Chris Brown lifted the spirits of young patients at Perth Children's Hospital on Thursday. Dr Brown popped into the ward, alongside support dog Murphy, with Telethon gifts in hand as he chatted to youngsters like Kate Wagner. The 16-year-old has been in hospital for more than a year following a severe bacterial meningitis infection in May last year. She has been battling a serious central nervous system infection since, and is often in a lot of pain. Kate and Dr Brown bonded over their love of kelpies, discovering they both own the breed. Missing her own pup back home, Kate showered cavoodle Murphy with all the pats and scratches. 'It's really good (having support dogs at PCH) because a lot of the time you can't go outside,' she said. 'So, even bringing up my own dogs, I can't go see them or anything . . . there's weeks at a time I can't see a dog — I'm dog deprived!' Kate's mum, Jo Wagner, said they found out just hours before the visit that Kate had had a stroke sometime in the past few days. It means she's due to start another gruelling round of treatment to try get her infection under control. 'It's just awesome, the joy that it gives kids. Kate's got the biggest smile on her face,' Ms Wagner said. 'It's so hard because she's really sick, she's in so much pain, and so . . . it's just beautiful . . . animals just do something, (they) bring joy.' Dr Brown said it was a pleasure to see kids doing it tough in hospital 'embrace something different in their day'. 'Often the kids in here have pets at home they're missing. So dogs like Murphy become sort of that temporary replacement pet for them, to have a pat and just to feel that little touch of unconditional love again,' Dr Brown said. Telethon weekend is October 18 and 19.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Telethon Mega Bingo: Mum Tanya Ford takes home huge car prize after selling her vehicle to pay school fees
A mum who had just sold her car to pay for school fees will now be able to drive her daughter in a brand new GWM Haval Jolion after having the winning ticket at Telethon's annual Mega Bingo event. More than a quarter of a million dollars was raised for WA's sickest children as over 10,000 participants descended on the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre over two days this weekend for Australia's largest bingo call. The stakes were high with more than $274,000 in cash prizes up for grabs across the weekend, including a single game with a whopping $37,500 prize. Out of the 9481 tickets sold to win Sunday's GWM Haval Jolion, valued at $29,990 drive away, Tanya Ford had the winning numbers and she was in complete shock as 7NEWS sports commentator Adrian Barich called her to the stage. She said her family had never owned a new car. 'My husband has been catching public transport to his job at the airport — we live in Kallaroo so it takes over an hour,' she said. 'This is absolutely incredible to get to come here today. 'We have a car now. I just can't believe it.' She said she brought along a lucky golden owl that her friend had given her and 'obviously the lucky owl was on our side.' Lucky charms were a theme among the winners on Sunday with Annabel Tunley taking home $37,500 after pulling a toy horse out of her purse, which a school student had given her. The teacher and grant writer was jumping and screaming as the bingo caller confirmed she had the winning numbers. 'I actually didn't even know how to fill out a bingo card before I came here,' she said. 'I did actually feel quite lucky coming into today and those games before were getting me ready for the big win. 'Telethon is all about WA kids so I know seeing this room full of people really having fun and spending money has made me really think how important it is and how important this is for WA.' For WA film director Jordon Prince-Wright, it was a full circle moment to be at the bingo event after Telethon helped him beat brain cancer as a child. The director of WA's biggest feature film, Before Dawn, said he is now able to support the cause that is close to his heart. 'I had a brain tumour when I was three and spent my childhood in Princess Margaret Hospital. If it wasn't for Telethon that purchased the equipment that effectively saved my life, I wouldn't be here today,' he said. 'As much as my company can now support Telethon, it's fantastic.' All proceeds from the weekend go towards Telethon to supporting life-changing programs, equipment and services for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the State. The 2025 Telethon Weekend will be held over October 18 and 19 at RAC Arena.
