Earlier this month it was announced that Channel Nine’s Millionaire Hot Seat was relocating to Queensland from coronavirus-stricken Melbourne.
And on Tuesday, the quiz show’s production crew were seen inside the Gold Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre in Broadbench wearing precautionary face masks to resume filming for the next seven weeks.
The drastic measure to move the Eddie McGuire fronted show to a different State came after TV Tonight reported it was denied access to Docklands Studios in Melbourne following a coronavirus outbreak on set of The Masked Singer, which is also filmed there.
The show must go on! Production crew for Channel Nine’s Millionaire Hot Seat were seen inside the Gold Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre in Broadbench wearing precautionary face masks to resume filming
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Following rules: The quiz show’s host, Eddie McGuire [pictured] arrived at the beginning of the month from Melbourne to undergo his two-week quarantine period
The production crew were pictured inside the venue which has been cordoned off from the general public and visitors to the centre.
Onsite security and covered fencing surround the large venue area, which will ensure for maximum privacy during filming.
Budding game show contestants from Queensland have already been through the interview and selection process to appear on the show for their chance to win big.
Separate sections have been made for chosen contestants to enter the premise.
Earlier this month: It was announced that the quiz show was relocating to Queensland from coronavirus-stricken Melbourne. Pictures is the Gold Coast Convention and Entertainment Centre in Broadbench
Shocking: The drastic measure to move the Eddie McGuire fronted show to a different State came after TV Tonight reported it was denied access to Docklands Studios in Melbourne following a coronavirus outbreak on set of The Masked Singer, which is also filmed there
Staff: The production crew were pictured inside the venue which has been cordoned off from the general public and visitors to the centre
Extra safety measures: Onsite security were also seen keeping an eye on belongings and checking bags
No stone unturned: Everyone on set were pictured wearing a face mask as well as a wristband to keep tab of all the numbers in the venue
The quiz show’s host, Eddie arrived at the beginning of the month from Melbourne to undergo his two-week quarantine period.
Last month, Millionaire Hot Seat was ordered to stop filming following a coronavirus outbreak on set of The Masked Singer, which is filmed at an adjacent lot.
While the two shows aren’t recorded in the same studio, they do share facilities.
The Masked Singer was rocked by an outbreak on August 22, after seven dancers tested positive for coronavirus and the show’s stars were ordered to self-isolate.
Private: Fencing surrounds the large venue area, which will ensure for maximum privacy during filming
Precaution: There will be no chance of intruders jumping the fence to get a look at the filming
Ready for their close-up: Budding game show contestants from Queensland have already been through the interview and selection process to appear on the show for their chance to win big
Necessity: A production crew member is seen wearing a mask to limit the spread of COVID-19
Large venue: Separate sections have been made for chosen contestants to enter the premise
The COVID-19 bombshell came on the night of the show’s grand final being filmed.
One dancer came to the set ill and was told by producers to go home, the Sunday Herald Sun reported at the time.
Another six dancers who were in close contact also reportedly tested positive.
Pre-production: Crew members were seen hard at work as they prepared for cameras to begin rolling
TV host commitments: The quiz show’s host, Eddie arrived at the beginning of the month from Melbourne to undergo his two-week quarantine period
Last month: Millionaire Hot Seat was ordered to stop filming following a coronavirus outbreak on set of The Masked Singer, which is filmed at an adjacent lot
Close proximity: While the two shows aren’t recorded in the same studio, they do share facilities
Terrifying: The Masked Singer was rocked by an outbreak on August 22, after seven dancers tested positive for coronavirus and the show’s stars were ordered to self-isolate
‘Production on The Masked Singer has been immediately suspended as a result of several crew members receiving a positive test result for COVID-19,’ Channel 10 said in a statement at the time.
‘The health and safety of the community, and our staff and production partners is our number one priority.
‘The entire production team, including the masked singers, the host and panellists are now in self-isolation. They are all being monitored closely and are in constant contact with medical authorities.’
Nightmare: The COVID-19 bombshell came on the night of the show’s grand final being filmed
Channel 10 said in a statement at the time: ‘Production on The Masked Singer has been immediately suspended as a result of several crew members receiving a positive test result for COVID-19’
The statement continued: ‘The health and safety of the community, and our staff and production partners is our number one priority’