Tom Fletcher and his 11-year-old son are gearing up to perform on tonight’s Children in Need – and fans are already in tears.
The father and son will be making their duet debut together during the BBC’s appeal night show with their new song, A Thread of Hope.
McFly star Tom has penned the song and an accompany story for a brand new BBC animation. The 25-minute story follows Jai, a little boy struggling to cope with the death of his dad. It’s also being released as a storybook, with all proceeds going to Children in Need.
Tonight, Tom and Buzz will perform the film’s lead track in front of millions on BBC One. But some fans who have already heard the emotional ballad have been left weeping.
Tom Fletcher and son Buzz leave fans in tears
The song has already aired on BBC Radio 2 and has been uploaded to BBC Sounds. One fan who has heard it wrote on Tom’s Instagram: “Such a beautiful song. Wiping the tears away while getting my kids ready for school!”
Another added: “Just heard it before I dropped the kids off at school. So lovely. Buzz smashed those vocals.” And someone else posted a crying emoji, writing: “Such a beautiful song.”
You can listen to A Thread of Hope by Tom and Buzz Fletcher here.
Meanwhile, Buzz can’t wait to perform with his daddy. He said: “I am so excited to be performing alongside my dad for the first time on TV. I have seen how incredibly hard my dad has worked on the animation and book, so feel really proud to be standing beside him for such a brilliant cause.”
Tom added: “When I was invited to perform a song from the animation with my son for the very first time, I knew it was a truly special opportunity. Sharing that moment together will be so incredibly meaningful, especially as it celebrates Pudsey’s 40-year legacy.”
He continued: “Across the UK, children and young people are facing challenges that no one should face alone. Everyone needs a thread of hope, and I hope that through this performance – as well as the animation and book – we can raise vital funds and awareness to ensure children have the support, care, and connection they need when it matters most.”
Who is Tom Fletcher’s son Buzz?
Buzz is the eldest son of Tom and his wife, Giovanna Fletcher. He has two younger brothers, Buddy and Max.
Although he is still in school, Buzz is very much following in the footsteps of his musician father. In January this year, it was announced he had been cast in the West End stage production of Starlight Express. He’s been playing the role of Control in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
Tom announced the news after watching his son on stage for the first time. He wrote on Instagram: “This is Control! We’ve been keeping this quiet for a little while, but tonight was race night, and our brilliant Buzz had his debut performance as Control in the incredible Starlight Express.
“I can’t even begin to describe the overwhelming pride (and nerves!) watching him run out onto that stage, deliver those opening lines, and then give the most amazing performance. It was total magic and a memory for us all that will never be forgotten!”
Buzz has also landed his first TV role this year, too. He appeared in CBeebies’ Andy and the Band: Rockstar School in September.
When is Children in Need 2025?
This year’s Children in Need lands on Friday, November 14. The BBC’s three-hour appeal show kicks off at 7pm and is packed with star turns and special moments.
Fans can expect an Apprentice special, a Gladiators special and a performance from Lewis Capaldi. There’s also a first-look tease of the upcoming Celebrity Apprentice.
The 2025 broadcast is fronted by a bumper line-up of familiar faces, led by Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness — a duo guaranteed to keep the energy high all night.
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Children in Need starts at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday November 14, 2025.
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