‘Feel the sadness’: Heartbreak behind Channel 7 star’s Telethon smile

Key points

• Channel Seven presenter Karen Ledbury drew praise for her performance at the 2026 Telethon, which supports WA kids. Away from the stage, she is living with grief.
• In June 2022, her husband Aidan suffered a stroke while she was at work. In an April 2026 interview, Ledbury said he cannot walk, communicate or talk, and needs 24-hour care.
• She said she makes space for her grief, and a source told Woman's Day that performing on stage was cathartic for her.