The one group of Australians who have NO IDEA about coronavirus: Big Brother cast are unaware of the global pandemic as they’ve been in lockdown for weeks
Big Brother Australia began filming in Manly, Sydney, three weeks ago.
And it’s believed the housemates have remained blissfully unaware of the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the globe.
According to The Australian, Channel Seven has chosen not to tell the contestants about the health crisis while they’re in self-isolation.
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The original quarantine zone: The Big Brother housemates are said to be blissfully unaware of the developing coronavirus pandemic. Pictured: the Big Brother compound in Manly, Sydney
Coronavirus was confirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The first case in Australia was reported in January.
The Big Brother set is possibly one of the safest quarantine zones in Sydney.
The housemates are in total isolation in a purpose-built compound, which is understood to be well supplied with food and essentials.
They aren’t told about major news events until after they’ve been eliminated.
No need to panic? Channel Seven has chosen not to tell the contestants about the health crisis while they’re in self-isolation. Pictured: 2014 housemates Ryan, Travis and Skye
Australia has more than 300 confirmed coronavirus cases, including five deaths, as of Monday afternoon.
Of the five deaths, four were in New South Wales, where Big Brother is being filmed.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Big Brother Australia, which is being pre-recorded for the first time in its history, has no confirmed airdate.
Seven’s programming chief Angus Ross told TV Tonight in January that the reality show would likely launch before the Olympics in July.
Despite no longer being a live format, viewers can still vote for their preferred winner, but it’s unclear if there will be a live finale like previous seasons.
She’s back! Sonia Kruger (pictured) was recently confirmed as the host of Big Brother. It’s unclear if she has any physical contact with the housemates