Amazing Race Australia has hit a snag after a number of Covid-19 cases broke out on set, sending the production into isolation.
On Sunday, TV Blackbox revealed that production on the Channel Ten show has been ‘thrown into chaos’.
Due to isolation requirements, members of the production crew, supervising producers and even host Beau Ryan are off duty for the time being.
Drama: Amazing Race Australia has hit a snag after a number of Covid-19 cases broke out on set, sending the production into isolation. Pictured: Beau Ryan
TV Blackbox reports that television host Scott Tweedie, 34, has stepped in for Beau 36, in the meantime.
Those impacted by Covid-19 and the isolation period will convalesce in hotels while the country-jumping production moves to its next locations.
In a statement to TV Blackbox, a Channel Ten spokesperson said that filming will continue.
Isolated: On Sunday, TV Blackbox revealed that production on the Channel Ten show has been ‘thrown into chaos’. Pictured: Last year’s cast
‘There have been a small number of positive COVID cases detected within the production of The Amazing Race Australia, but filming on the upcoming season has not been impacted,’ the statement read.
‘The crew that are affected are in isolation while the production continues.’
The Amazing Race Australia is returning to Channel 10 for a sixth season in 2022 and according to the official casting website, filming commenced in February.
Him too: Due to isolation requirements, members of the production crew, supervising producers and even host Beau Ryan (pictured) are off duty for the time being
Applicants had to be in teams of two, aged over 18, available for up to seven weeks, and fully vaccinated against Covid.
The show is being filmed at a secret overseas destination.
The last season was shot in Newell Beach, Queensland, due to Covid restrictions.
Despite filming abroad, the production company has confirmed strict Covid-safe protocols are implemented on set.
Helping out: TV Blackbox reports that television host Scott Tweedie (pictured) has stepped in for Beau in the meantime
