Christian Wilkins reveals he has tested negative for coronavirus… after his father Richard’s shock diagnosis
Christian Wilkins has revealed that he has tested negative for coronavirus, after his father Richard’s shock diagnosis.
The Dancing With the Stars contestant shared the news with fans on Thursday, saying that he will be back performing on the show on Sunday.
It comes after Nine star Richard, 65, tested positive for the deadly virus on Sunday.
In the clear: Christian Wilkins revealed on Thursday that he has tested negative for coronavirus… after his father Richard’s shock diagnosis (the pair are pictured together)
The entertainment reporter briefly met Rita Wilson backstage at the Sydney Opera House on March 7.
Rita and husband Tom Hanks tested positive for coronavirus last Thursday. As soon as the couple announced their diagnosis, Richard went into self-isolation.
Socialite Christian was clearly thrilled to be given the all clear and shared on Instagram a picture of himself performing and wearing an elaborate costume on Dancing With the Stars.
Close contact: It comes after Nine star Richard, 65, tested positive for the deadly virus on Sunday. The entertainment reporter briefly met Rita Wilson (left) backstage at the Sydney Opera House on March 7. Rita and husband Tom Hanks tested positive for coronavirus last Thursday
‘That negative covoid-19 (sic) test feeling!’ Socialite Christian was clearly thrilled to be given the all clear and shared on Instagram a picture of himself performing and wearing an elaborate costume on Dancing With the Stars
Relief: Christian shared the news with fans on Thursday and said he’d be back on DWTS on Sunday
‘That NEGATIVE COVOID-19 (sic) test feeling!’ Christian’s caption read.
Referring to his dance partner, he added in part of his post: ‘Lily Cornish and I will see you Sunday night on Dancing on 10. Pls, pls, pls don’t forget to vote, need it more than ever (sic).’
As of Thursday morning, there are 568 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia, and six deaths.