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Karl Stefanovic shocked by TV host’s age

Australia 2025 TikTok Awards: Every influencers’ red carpet look

The Today Show star, 51, was visibly shocked during a livestream of a Sydney event when he discovered how old the host was.

Rebekah ScanlanRebekah Scanlan
November 27, 2025 - 12:38PM
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Mitch Churi and Elle Ray hosted the TikTok Awards 2025 pre-event livestream on Stan last night. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
1/56Mitch Churi and Elle Ray hosted the TikTok Awards 2025 pre-event livestream on Stan last night. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
The pair interviewed a slew of celebrities going into the newly crowned TikTok Entertainment Centre, formerly known as the ICC Sydney Theatre, for the main event on Wednesday – including Channel 9 hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
2/56The pair interviewed a slew of celebrities going into the newly crowned TikTok Entertainment Centre, formerly known as the ICC Sydney Theatre, for the main event on Wednesday – including Channel 9 hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Stefanovic, 51, admitted ‘I feel so old’ at the event held primarily for Gen Z, who are the biggest users of the social media platform. Picture: TikTok/Stan
3/56Stefanovic, 51, admitted ‘I feel so old’ at the event held primarily for Gen Z, who are the biggest users of the social media platform. Picture: TikTok/Stan
Ray, who is 22, then revealed her age to the legacy TV host. Picture: Richard Dobson
4/56Ray, who is 22, then revealed her age to the legacy TV host. Picture: Richard Dobson
Stefanovic was stunned when he discovered Ray was born in 2003. Picture: TikTok/Stan
5/56Stefanovic was stunned when he discovered Ray was born in 2003. Picture: TikTok/Stan
He made some animated faces while being interviewed, including when he demonstrated his ‘favourite TikTok trend’, which he said is ASMR. Picture: TikTok/Stan
6/56He made some animated faces while being interviewed, including when he demonstrated his ‘favourite TikTok trend’, which he said is ASMR. Picture: TikTok/Stan
Sydney-based model, Isobel Celeste, made a dramatic appearance at a Stan activation at the TikTok Awards Australia in Sydney on November 26. Picture: TikTok/Stan
7/56Sydney-based model, Isobel Celeste, made a dramatic appearance at a Stan activation at the TikTok Awards Australia in Sydney on November 26. Picture: TikTok/Stan
The 25-year-old wore a ‘naked’ dress that revealed her flesh-coloured G-string underneath. Picture: Instagram/IsobelCeleste
8/56The 25-year-old wore a ‘naked’ dress that revealed her flesh-coloured G-string underneath. Picture: Instagram/IsobelCeleste
Fans went wild for the racy outfit, largely comprised of beads and jewels strung together, on social media. Picture: TikTok/Stan
9/56Fans went wild for the racy outfit, largely comprised of beads and jewels strung together, on social media. Picture: TikTok/Stan
‘You look insane,’ said one, as another declared: ‘Unreal.’ Picture: TikTok/Stan
10/56‘You look insane,’ said one, as another declared: ‘Unreal.’ Picture: TikTok/Stan
Former MAFS star Carina Mirabile, 31, turned heads in a see-through dress that flashed her bra and knickers on the TikTok Awards 2025 Australia red carpet. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
11/56Former MAFS star Carina Mirabile, 31, turned heads in a see-through dress that flashed her bra and knickers on the TikTok Awards 2025 Australia red carpet. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Indy Clinton, a former winner of the top TikTok gong, opted for a custom black sequin dress from Australian designer, Effie Kats. Picture: Supplied / Life With Andy
12/56Indy Clinton, a former winner of the top TikTok gong, opted for a custom black sequin dress from Australian designer, Effie Kats. Picture: Supplied / Life With Andy
The mum-of-three flashed a cheeky glimpse of side-boob in the racy number while posing with her husband. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
13/56The mum-of-three flashed a cheeky glimpse of side-boob in the racy number while posing with her husband. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Sophia Begg, best known as Sopha Dopha by fans, wore a white dress that featured a plunging neckline. Picture: Richard Dobson
14/56Sophia Begg, best known as Sopha Dopha by fans, wore a white dress that featured a plunging neckline. Picture: Richard Dobson
The 21-year-old won the TikTok Business of the Year award at the 2025 TikTok Awards Australia, recognising her brand All For Mimi. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
15/56The 21-year-old won the TikTok Business of the Year award at the 2025 TikTok Awards Australia, recognising her brand All For Mimi. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
She paired the ensemble with a feathered clutch bag. Picture: Richard Dobson
16/56She paired the ensemble with a feathered clutch bag. Picture: Richard Dobson
PR guru and part-time influencer, Tina Provis walked the red carpet with a 'first-of-its-kind' iced coffee clutch, crafted in collaboration with NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate team. Picture: Supplied
17/56PR guru and part-time influencer, Tina Provis walked the red carpet with a 'first-of-its-kind' iced coffee clutch, crafted in collaboration with NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate team. Picture: Supplied
The sculptural statement piece — filled with real iced coffee — turned heads as the former Love Island star got to sip from her bag. Picture: Supplied
18/56The sculptural statement piece — filled with real iced coffee — turned heads as the former Love Island star got to sip from her bag. Picture: Supplied
Leah Halton, won ‘best video’ for the second year in a row, with the model opting for a striking black dress. Picture: Richard Dobson
19/56Leah Halton, won ‘best video’ for the second year in a row, with the model opting for a striking black dress. Picture: Richard Dobson
It featured a unique neckline that flaunted her cleavage. Picture: Richard Dobson
20/56It featured a unique neckline that flaunted her cleavage. Picture: Richard Dobson
Jiny Maeng was also nominated for an award. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
21/56Jiny Maeng was also nominated for an award. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Mumfluencer Aims wore a show-stopping backless red gown. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
22/56Mumfluencer Aims wore a show-stopping backless red gown. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
She’s best known for ‘not wasting any food’ in her content. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
23/56She’s best known for ‘not wasting any food’ in her content. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Love Island Australia’s Jesse Wynter flew in from the UK for the occasion. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
24/56Love Island Australia’s Jesse Wynter flew in from the UK for the occasion. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Her British beau, who she met on a later season of Love Island UK, was by her side on the red carpet. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
25/56Her British beau, who she met on a later season of Love Island UK, was by her side on the red carpet. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Former Love Island Australia star turned social media gamer Rachael Evren wore a jaw-dropping gown from Antionette Fusillo. Picture: Richard Dobson
26/56Former Love Island Australia star turned social media gamer Rachael Evren wore a jaw-dropping gown from Antionette Fusillo. Picture: Richard Dobson
Ray also slayed in the fashion department, and posed for a series of red carpet photos in the gown, which featured a plunging neckline and cut outs. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
27/56Ray also slayed in the fashion department, and posed for a series of red carpet photos in the gown, which featured a plunging neckline and cut outs. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Her outfit quickly captured attention. Picture: TikTok/Stan
28/56Her outfit quickly captured attention. Picture: TikTok/Stan
The host was told by many interviewees she 'looked stunning'. Picture: TikTok/Stan
29/56The host was told by many interviewees she 'looked stunning'. Picture: TikTok/Stan
Sophie Monk described the red carpet host's outfit as 'ridiculous' during the livestream. Picture: TikTok/Stan
30/56Sophie Monk described the red carpet host's outfit as 'ridiculous' during the livestream. Picture: TikTok/Stan
Monk is presented the official award show, stating she was 's**ting myself' beforehand. Picture: TikTok/Stan
31/56Monk is presented the official award show, stating she was 's**ting myself' beforehand. Picture: TikTok/Stan
The 45-year-old wore a figure-hugging black halterneck dress with gold accessories. Picture: Richard Dobson
32/56The 45-year-old wore a figure-hugging black halterneck dress with gold accessories. Picture: Richard Dobson
It also featured a daring thigh-split. Picture: Richard Dobson
33/56It also featured a daring thigh-split. Picture: Richard Dobson
‘Gorgeous’, declared fans on the Stan TikTok livestream. Picture: Richard Dobson
34/56‘Gorgeous’, declared fans on the Stan TikTok livestream. Picture: Richard Dobson
Kat Clark, 38, told news.com.au she had a wardrobe mishap just 1-hour before she walked the red carpet when she discovered her breasts could not fit in the custom gown. Picture: TikTok/KatClark/news.com.au
35/56Kat Clark, 38, told news.com.au she had a wardrobe mishap just 1-hour before she walked the red carpet when she discovered her breasts could not fit in the custom gown. Picture: TikTok/KatClark/news.com.au
The dress featured a black skirt with a bejewelled top. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
36/56The dress featured a black skirt with a bejewelled top. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
She detailed the pre-event ordeal on social media, sparking concern from fans who declared, ‘what the hell?’, but thankfully her stylist came to the rescue and got the outfit altered. Picture: TikTok/KatClark
37/56She detailed the pre-event ordeal on social media, sparking concern from fans who declared, ‘what the hell?’, but thankfully her stylist came to the rescue and got the outfit altered. Picture: TikTok/KatClark
The 38-year-old’s daughter, Latisha Clark was nominated for the Creator of the Year Award 2025 but didn’t win. Picture: Richard Dobson
38/56The 38-year-old’s daughter, Latisha Clark was nominated for the Creator of the Year Award 2025 but didn’t win. Picture: Richard Dobson
Fans couldn’t get over how much the 22-year-old looked like her TikTok famous mum. Picture: TikTok/LatishaClark
39/56Fans couldn’t get over how much the 22-year-old looked like her TikTok famous mum. Picture: TikTok/LatishaClark
Some of the stars of this year’s Love Island Australia. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
40/56Some of the stars of this year’s Love Island Australia. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
The Channel 9 reality stars went all out. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
41/56The Channel 9 reality stars went all out. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Jules Robinson stunned in gold sequins. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
42/56Jules Robinson stunned in gold sequins. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Ilai Matangi, known as @havea_676 on TikTok, was crowned the 2025 Creator of the Year Australia. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
43/56Ilai Matangi, known as @havea_676 on TikTok, was crowned the 2025 Creator of the Year Australia. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Keli Holiday, whose song Dancing2 has been very viral on TikTok this year, wore an open shirt under his suit that flaunted his chest tattoos. Picture: Richard Dobson
44/56Keli Holiday, whose song Dancing2 has been very viral on TikTok this year, wore an open shirt under his suit that flaunted his chest tattoos. Picture: Richard Dobson
Cody Simpson wore an oversized black suit with a white V-neck. Picture: Richard Dobson
45/56Cody Simpson wore an oversized black suit with a white V-neck. Picture: Richard Dobson
Former Bachelor star Matty J meanwhile was in an all-black suit. Picture: Richard Dobson
46/56Former Bachelor star Matty J meanwhile was in an all-black suit. Picture: Richard Dobson
Dylan Alcott looked chic in a trendy choc brown suit Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
47/56Dylan Alcott looked chic in a trendy choc brown suit Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Celebrity fashion stylist Donny Galella. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
48/56Celebrity fashion stylist Donny Galella. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Rapper Kwame flashed the flesh. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
49/56Rapper Kwame flashed the flesh. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Churi went for an all denim look. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
50/56Churi went for an all denim look. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Harry Garside went shirtless under his suit. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
51/56Harry Garside went shirtless under his suit. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Someone even went as a life-sized Labubu, a popular plushie toy that has been very viral in 2025. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
52/56Someone even went as a life-sized Labubu, a popular plushie toy that has been very viral in 2025. Picture: Supplied / LifeWithoutAndy
Last year, Kat Clark wore a sequined green dress to co-host the event, but she suffered an ‘embarrassing’ wardrobe mishap. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
53/56Last year, Kat Clark wore a sequined green dress to co-host the event, but she suffered an ‘embarrassing’ wardrobe mishap. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Former Love Island Australia contestant Georgia Murray, 23, also wore the floor-length halter-neck dress. Picture: Instagram/GeorgiaMurray
54/56Former Love Island Australia contestant Georgia Murray, 23, also wore the floor-length halter-neck dress. Picture: Instagram/GeorgiaMurray
Some described the fashion faux pas as ‘awkward’. Picture: Instagram/KatClark
55/56Some described the fashion faux pas as ‘awkward’. Picture: Instagram/KatClark
But Kat now described last year's incident as 'funny', telling news.com.au she has a 'custom dress' to avoid a similar scene. 'I don't think anyone should be in this dress,' she said. Picture: news.com.au
56/56But Kat now described last year's incident as 'funny', telling news.com.au she has a 'custom dress' to avoid a similar scene. 'I don't think anyone should be in this dress,' she said. Picture: news.com.au
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