Viewers of the annual Children in Need telethon were left reaching for the tissues on Friday night after a breathtaking musical performance from McFly star Tom Fletcher and his 11-year-old son, Buzz.
A Powerful Family Performance
The father-son duo took to the stage for a special duet, showcasing Buzz's remarkably powerful singing voice alongside his famous dad. The emotional performance was backed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, creating a truly memorable moment for the charity broadcast.
Buzz, demonstrating a confidence and talent that belied his young age, stood side-by-side with Tom in front of a live audience. The song performed was one written by Tom himself for Pudsey and the Thread Of Hope, an upcoming CBeebies animation.
Speaking to the studio audience after their performance, Buzz revealed his immense pride in his father. "It's absolutely incredible," he said. "I've seen him do what he does on stage with McFly and I've always wanted to follow in his footsteps but I mean Children In Need, it's incredible."
Viewers React with Emotion
The public's reaction to the performance was swift and heartfelt, with many taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their joy and emotion.
One fan wrote that they were "Sobbing at Tom Fletcher and his kid on Children In Need, so cute please," while another simply stated, "I am sobbing over Tom Fletcher and his son performing." A third viewer added, "Tom and Buzz Fletcher singing together on Children in Need!! That was everything and more, I'm in bits," highlighting the profound impact of the performance.
Buzz's Budding Career and a Record-Breaking Total
This high-profile performance is not the only sign of Buzz Fletcher's burgeoning talent. His father, Tom, recently revealed that the 11-year-old has already secured a role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's renowned musical, Starlight Express.
Tom, 40, shares Buzz and his two younger brothers, eight-year-old Buddy and six-year-old Max, with his wife, author and podcast host Giovanna Fletcher.
The 2025 Children in Need appeal was a resounding success, raising a staggering £45 million for charity. The show also featured other notable fundraising efforts, including presenter Sara Cox, who raised an eye-watering £9 million by completing a gruelling 135-mile marathon over five days. This feat was hailed as Radio 2's longest-ever Children in Need challenge.
Upon learning how much she had raised, Cox expressed her gratitude, saying, "A massive thank you, I could not have done it without you, there's a lot of bad things going on in the world, but Children In Need reminds you there is more good." Her efforts even earned a congratulatory message from Prince William, who praised her achievement and the nation's pride in her.
