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Hayu has announced the Australian hosts who will join its previously revealed reality TV guests at the first-ever Hayu FanFest Sydney, taking place on August 15, 2026.
Australian television presenter Dean McCarthy has been confirmed as the event’s MC, while Sharyn Casey, Tim Collins, Gen Fricker, and Justin Hill will host panels throughout the day.
The fan event, held at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, will feature panel sessions, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and more.
“With unscripted television sitting at the centre of today’s biggest pop culture conversations, we’re excited to bring together Hayu’s unrivalled reality content platform with TikTok’s powerful discovery engine and creator community,” commented Ashleigh Grier, APAC Marketing Director, Hayu. “Together we’re creating new ways for our social-first fans to connect, engage and participate in Hayu FanFest in real time, whether attending in person or joining us from around the world.”
The previously announced international guests include Cynthia Bailey, Meredith Marks, Juliet Mayhew, Dorinda Medley, Alexia Nepola, Captain Jason Chambers, Craig Conover, and Shep Rose, representing series including The Real Housewives, Below Deck Down Under, and Southern Charm.
You can purchase general admission tickets for Hayu FanFest Sydney still through Ticketek.
