Coronavirus: Married At First Sight: executive producer Tara McWilliams wears gloves to work

The (reality) show must go on! Married At First Sight’s executive producer Tara McWilliams wears surgical gloves as casting begins for the 2021 season

Not even a global pandemic will stop the next season of Married At First Sight.  

As offices across Australia shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, MAFS’ executive producer Tara McWilliams is hard at work in Sydney. 

Tara, who is regarded as one of the most powerful women in television, appears to be laying the groundwork for the 2021 season despite the health crisis.

The (reality) show must go on! As offices across Australia shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, MAFS’ executive producer Tara McWilliams is hard at work in Sydney

But as a safety precaution, she wore blue surgical gloves in the office on Tuesday.

A colleague shared a video of her to Instagram alongside the caption: ‘I can’t cope.’

Tara, who has a young son at home, later reposted the footage with the caption: ‘Let’s see if you’re still mocking me when you’re in quarantine.’

Hygienic: As a safety precaution, she wore blue surgical gloves to the office on Tuesday. A colleague joked that they 'couldn't cope' with seeing Tara going to such drastic measures

Hygienic: As a safety precaution, she wore blue surgical gloves in the office on Tuesday. A colleague joked that they ‘couldn’t cope’ with seeing Tara going to such drastic measures

'Let's see if you're still mocking me when you're in quarantine,' Tara responded

‘Let’s see if you’re still mocking me when you’re in quarantine,’ Tara responded

Even though the current season of MAFS is still airing, producers have announced they are already casting for next year. 

Production is set to begin in August – and there’s plenty of work to do before then.

Channel Nine and producers Endemol Shine posted a casting call to MAFS’ official Instagram account in February urging people to sign up.

Will you apply? Channel Nine posted a casting call to MAFS' Instagram account in February urging people to sign up for the 2021 season. Pictured: Michael Goonan and Stacey Hampton

Will you apply? Channel Nine posted a casting call to MAFS’ Instagram account in February urging people to sign up for the 2021 season. Pictured: Michael Goonan and Stacey Hampton

Nothing will stop them! Filming is scheduled to take place from August until December. Pictured: Tara directing former star Melissa Lucarelli at the season six reunion in January 2019

Nothing will stop them! Filming is scheduled to take place from August until December. Pictured: Tara directing former star Melissa Lucarelli at the season six reunion in January 2019

Applicants must be over the age of 25, and they must be Australian citizens or have held permanent residency for at least two years.

They must also be ‘single and genuinely looking for love’. This question is crucial, as producers urge applicants to ‘be honest’ when answering.

Participants must be available for filming from August until December. 

Requirements: Applicants must be over the age of 25, and they must be Australian citizens or have held permanent residency for at least two years. Pictured: Tara McWilliams

Requirements: Applicants must be over the age of 25, and they must be Australian citizens or have held permanent residency for at least two years. Pictured: Tara McWilliams