Production ceases on Big Brother after crew member exposed to COVID-19

March 22, 2020 7:30

The production has been shut down on Seven’s upcoming season of Big Brother as a crew member has been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19).

An Endemol Shine Australia spokesperson confirmed the site has been locked down.

Pause has been hit on Big Brother as a crew member has tested positive for COVID-19

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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5 COMMENTS

For Clarity 22 Mar 20

Just to clarify: your headline says ‘…crew member tests positive for COVID-19’ (and reiterated in first sentence and image caption), however the Endemol statement quoted says “..a Big Brother crew member has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.” and is “being tested”. Those are quite different things. Which is correct?

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Hannah Blackiston 23 Mar 20

Hi For Clarity,

Thanks for your comment. It appears there has been some miscommunication here, I am following it up, but to be safe I have changed the story to reflect the statement.

Thanks,

Hannah Blackiston – Mumbrella

Annus horribilis 23 Mar 20

Could things get any worse for Seven?

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TV Buyer 23 Mar 20

It seems like it…

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Beverley from Manly 25 Mar 20

I went for a walk up at North Head last night and there was a crew and photographers outside filming someone I presume was Sonia Kruger so not completely shut down by any means. That big eye was still shining brightly over that beautiful spot.

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