Virginia Fonseca Returns to SBT for Teleton 2026
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Brazilian presenter Virginia Fonseca is returning to the TV channel SBT after nine months away.
She will take part in the 2026 edition of Teleton, a popular charity campaign.
Teleton raises money every year for AACD, an organisation that supports children with physical disabilities.
This year marks the 29th edition of the campaign, which has been running for many years.
SBT shared the news during a press conference, where reporters learned about the new details.
Along with Virginia, other famous presenters were also announced for the show.
These include Xuxa, Angélica, and Eliana, all of whom are well-known figures on Brazilian television.
All three women have hosted major programmes on SBT in the past.
However, it is still unclear whether they will appear on stage together during the event.
A reunion of all four presenters would be a big moment for fans of Brazilian TV.
Many viewers are hoping to see them share the stage, as such moments are rare.
SBT has not yet confirmed further details about how the show will be organised.
Teleton is known as one of Brazil's biggest annual charity events, bringing together many stars.
The event usually combines entertainment with appeals for donations to support children's healthcare.
More information about the full line-up is expected to be released closer to the broadcast date.
Vocabulary10 words
- charity campaign
- an organised effort to collect money for a good cause
- Teleton
- a TV event that raises money for sick or disabled children
- AACD
- a Brazilian group that helps children with physical disabilities
- press conference
- a meeting where news is shared with journalists
- presenter
- a person who hosts a television programme
- stage
- the platform where performers appear during a show
- reunion
- a meeting of people who have not been together for a while
- edition
- one version of a regularly repeated event or show
- broadcast
- to send out a programme on television or radio
- line-up
- the full list of people taking part in an event
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Answer key
1. Nine months 2. To raise money for AACD to help children with disabilities 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Brazilian presenter Virginia Fonseca is returning to the TV channel _____ after nine months away.
She will take part in the 2026 edition of _____, a popular charity campaign.
Teleton raises money every year for _____, an organisation that supports children with physical disabilities.
This year marks the _____ edition of the campaign.
SBT shared the news during a press _____.
These include Xuxa, Angélica, and _____, all well-known figures on Brazilian television.
It is still unclear whether they will appear on _____ together during the event.
A _____ of all four presenters would be a big moment for fans.
Teleton is known as one of Brazil's biggest annual _____ events.
More information about the full _____ is expected to be released closer to the broadcast date.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think charity events like Teleton are popular on television?
- Have you ever watched or donated to a charity telethon? What was it like?
- Why might it be exciting for fans to see presenters reunite after time apart?
- Do you think celebrity involvement helps charity campaigns raise more money? Why or why not?
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