Name That Tune hosts Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson have a heated discussion in Sydney

Name That Tune hosts Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson look tense during a heated discussion at their luxury hotel in Sydney… as the US show begins filming in Australia to sidestep COVID-19 restrictions

Iconic US game show Name That Tune is currently being filmed in Australia for a reboot in 2021, hosted by Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson.

But on Wednesday, the show’s popular presenters looked very tense during a heated discussion at their luxurious hotel in Sydney, as they dramatically gestured while sitting down to chat with a mystery pal.

Actress Jane, 52 – who has previously appeared in 30 Rock and Ally McBeal – appeared to softly scowl at her co-host Randy while raising her hand in the air.

Trouble on set? On Wednesday, Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson looked incredibly tense during a heated discussion outside their luxury hotel in Sydney

Trouble on set? On Wednesday, Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson looked incredibly tense during a heated discussion outside their luxury hotel in Sydney, as they angrily gestured while sitting down to chat with a mystery pal

She appeared fuming at one stage, and began pointing her finger in the air in an attempt to get her point across.

Meanwhile, Randy made a very animated display by lifting his hands into the air, while a bored Jane stared off into the distance beside him.

The pair donned casual ensembles for the occasion, with Jane opting for a denim jacket and floral dress, while Randy, 64, wore a casual navy T-shirt.

Not happy: Actress Jane, 52 - who has previously appeared in 30 Rock and Ally McBeal - appeared to softly scowl at her co-host Randy while raising her hand in the air

Not happy: Actress Jane, 52 – who has previously appeared in 30 Rock and Ally McBeal – appeared to softly scowl at her co-host Randy while raising her hand in the air

Peeved: Jane then put her hand close to her face in frustration during the stressful discussion

Peeved: Jane then put her hand close to her face in frustration during the stressful discussion  

Talking it out: Meanwhile, Randy made a very animated display by lifting his hands into the air, while Jane stared off into the distance beside him

Talking it out: Meanwhile, Randy made a very animated display by lifting his hands into the air, while Jane stared off into the distance beside him

Casual-chic: The pair donned casual ensembles for the occasion, with Jane opting for a denim jacket and floral dress, while Randy, 64, wore a casual navy T-shirt

While it’s not know what the duo were discussing, they’re currently very far away from home Down Under to film the show’s reboot amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the live audience will be Australian, the contestants used in the show will all be Americans currently living Down Under.

The show is being filmed at the Sydney Convention Centre in Darling Harbour.

New project: While it's not know what the duo were discussing, they're currently very far away from home Down Under to film the show's reboot amid the COVID-19 pandemic

New project: While it’s not know what the duo were discussing, they’re currently very far away from home Down Under to film the show’s reboot amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Fury: Jane appeared fuming at one stage, and began pointing her finger in the air in an attempt to get her point across

Fury: Jane appeared fuming at one stage, and began pointing her finger in the air in an attempt to get her point across

Coming soon: The pair's new show, which is being helmed by Australian company Eureka, is set to premiere on Fox on January 6 in the U.S.

Coming soon: The pair’s new show, which is being helmed by Australian company Eureka, is set to premiere on Fox on January 6 in the U.S.

Fame: Music-industry executive and former American Idol judge Randy Jackson will be bandleader in the new show

Fame: Music-industry executive and former American Idol judge Randy Jackson will be bandleader in the new show

Name That Tune originally ran from 1953 to 1959, and was then revived in the 1970s and 1980s.

The 2020 version will feature an ‘assortment of challenging musical games’ toward a $100,000 grand prize.

The show, which is being helmed by Australian company Eureka, is set to premiere on Fox on January 6 in the U.S.

Fresh: The new show will feature an 'assortment of challenging musical games' toward a $100,000 grand prize

Fresh: The new show will feature an ‘assortment of challenging musical games’ toward a $100,000 grand prize