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Australian TV shows shut down over Covid-19

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Newstalk ZB / news.com.au,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Aug 2020, 10:41AM
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Australian TV shows shut down over Covid-19

Author
Newstalk ZB / news.com.au,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Aug 2020, 10:41AM

The entire cast of hit reality show The Masked Singer Australia has been shut down with stars having to self isolate after an outbreak of coronavirus on set.

A Network 10 spokesman said: “Production of The Masked Singer has been immediately suspended as a result of several crew members receiving a positive test result for COVID-19.

“The health and safety of the community, and our staff and production partners is our number one priority.

“The entire production team, including the masked singers, the host and panellists are now in self-isolation. They are all being monitored closely and are in constant contact with medical authorities.

“Network 10 is working closely with the Victorian Government and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. Network 10 is providing all crew with all the support and assistance possible.”

Dannii Minogue, radio host Jackie O, and comedians Dave Hughes and Urzila Carlson appear on the show. It is hosted by Osher Gunsberg, who also hosts The Bachelor.

A Network Ten spokesman said the news won’t affect filming of The Bachelor.

The Herald Sun reported seven dancers on the show have tested positive to COVID-19 after one reported feeling ill on Friday and was told to go home and get tested. Close contacts also tested positive to COVID-19.

Greater Melbourne has been subject to a harsh stage four lockdown and curfew in order to get a second wave of coronavirus under control, with residents told not to leave their homes after 8pm.

The show has already been filmed this year without a studio audience under COVID-19 guidelines.

It is filmed in a Docklands studio and was supposed to be used by Channel 9 for a booking this week, however that has been cancelled, the Herald Sun reports.

The show has been a ratings hit, with over 823,000 viewers since it launched on August 10.

Big Brother Australia has already been rocked by coronavirus with contestants told a “crew member has come into contact with a confirmed coronavirus case” in the diary room of the show.

It saw the house placed into lockdown and the game suspended.

 

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