Sunrise’s longtime executive producer Michael Pell and his partner Daniel Burgess-Wise have reportedly contracted Covid-19.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the pair tested positive to the virus after recently arriving to the US.
Michael and Daniel were set to return back to Sydney to host a New Year’s Eve party at their Vaucluse mansion but their plans were cancelled.
Positive: Sunrise’s executive producer Michael Pell and his partner Daniel Burgess-Wise have ‘tested positive to Covid-19’ during their trip to the US
They have completed their isolation and are believed to be travelling to Australia on Monday after testing negative for the virus twice.
They are both double vaccinated.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Michael Pell for comment.
Delay: Michael and Daniel were set to return back to Sydney to host a New Year’s Eve party at their Vaucluse mansion but their plans were cancelled
It comes amid rumours Michael may be stepping away from the Channel Seven morning show.
According to Private Sydney, the 38-year-old is currently eyeing potential offers in the U.S.
However, no decision has been made yet, with Pell confirming his current contract with Seven is ‘in negotiation’.
Moving on? It comes amid rumours Michael may be stepping away from the Channel Seven morning show
This isn’t the first time that the talented producer has almost headed over to the States.
In 2019, the Herald Sun reported that Pell had ‘expressed interest’ in relocating to America, prompting Seven bosses to offer him an annual salary of over $1million to stay at the network.
Pell is rumoured to be one of the top paid executives at Seven and produces up to 24 hours of live television every week.
Swan song: Pell is reportedly eyeing offers in the US, but is still negotiating with Seven too
