List of guest stars with The Wiggles

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The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group. Just as Sesame Street often has special guest stars, famous Australians and worldwide celebrities will appear and perform with The Wiggles. List does not include recurring actors and crew members (e.g. Wiggly dancers, child dancers, family members and friends) or acts in which The Wiggles were part of a larger entertainment group or event (e.g. Carols in the Domain).

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