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Jessica Mauboy To Host 2026 Edition Of 'That Blackfella Show'

Mary Varvaris

Mauboy will host this year’s edition of ‘That Blackfella Show’ on the ABC as part of NAIDOC Week.

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Fans of Jessica Mauboy will soon see the renowned singer and all-around entertainer on our screens.

Mauboy will host this year’s edition of That Blackfella Show, returning to the ABC as part of NAIDOC Week on Wednesday, 8 July. The Show is scheduled to air at 9.10 pm on ABC TV and ABC iView.

That Blackfella Show made its debut last year. It immediately made an impact, marking the first Australian First Nations variety show filmed before a live studio audience. Further solidifying its influence, the inaugural Show was nominated for Best Entertainment Program at this year’s Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.

The first Show featured three hosts: Ernie Dingo, Bridget Brennan, and Isaac Compton, with guest appearances from BARKAA, Electric Fields, Miss Kaninna, Jimmy Barnes, Abbie Chatfield, and others.

Next month, That Blackfella Show returns for what ABC has described as an “unmissable night of laughs, live music, and unforgettable Blak entertainment.”

In addition to Jessica Mauboy hosting the Show, an incredible roster of First Nations talent has been announced. She’ll be accompanied by Baker Boy, Drifting Clouds, and Dyagula, plus “tearoom custodian” Ian Zaro.

The 2026 edition of That Blackfella Show will be home to “brand-new sketches,” plus a fan-favourite appearance from Aunt Kerrie and BARKAA, the latter making her acting debut.

Jessica Mauboy made headlines earlier this year when she featured on the re-imagined version of the Bachelor Girl classic, Treat Me Good.

Upon the track’s release in late March, Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko described Mauboy’s contributions as the “prize,” while her bandmate James Roche recalled the “gobsmacking” performance from their collaborator.

“Treat Me Good has always been one of those songs that instantly takes you back,” Mauboy said. “I grew up hearing Bachelor Girl on the radio, so getting the chance to re-record such an iconic Australian song with them felt really special.

“What I love most about it is how real it feels; its message about respect and love still resonates today. Recording this new version together was a beautiful way to honour the heart of the original while sharing that emotion with a whole new generation.”