The Voice Australia HALTS production: Popular singing show becomes the latest TV industry casualty amid the coronavirus pandemic
The Voice Australia has become the latest television project to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Filming of season nine has been suspended because coaches Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland, and new host Renee Bargh, are all still overseas.
The Playoff rounds were scheduled to be recorded in front of a studio audience at Bulldog Park, in Sydney’s west, on March 26 and 27.
The Voice Australia has become the latest television project to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured from left: Kelly Rowland, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem and Boy George
A Nine spokesperson confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia.
‘Filming of The Voice has been temporarily postponed in the wake of the Coronavirus and new Government protocols,’ they said.
‘The show is still currently on track to begin airing in its originally planned time frame, which will be announced in the coming months.’
Postponed: ‘Filming of The Voice has been temporarily postponed in the wake of the Coronavirus and new Government protocols,’ a Nine spokesperson said
This year’s season of The Voice will be hosted by Renee Bargh and Darren McMullen.
It’s likely to premiere in late April or early May, if previous seasons are anything to go by.
Because Guy, Kelly and Renee are all overseas, they will have to spend two weeks in self-isolation in accordance with the government’s rules on international arrivals.
Rules: Coaches Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland (pictured), and new host Renee Bargh, are all still overseas and will have to spend two weeks in self-isolation upon their arrival in Sydney
The drastic measures come as the number of confirmed cases in Australia climbs to almost 300. Five people have died from the illness across the nation so far.
The forced isolation for international arrivals comes after New Zealand imposed the same restrictions last week.
Penalties for not self-isolating will be determined separately by each state and territory.
‘Everything seems to be getting cancelled’: On Sunday, The Voice coach Boy George (pictured) expressed concerns over his travel plans
On Sunday, The Voice coach Boy George expressed concerns over his travel plans.
The Karma Chameleon star said on Instagram: ‘I think for the time being we’re staying in Australia.
‘There’s not a lot to say really, everything seems to be getting cancelled. Everything is cancelled whenever. Well, everyone stay safe and be careful.’
This year’s season of The Voice is likely to premiere in late April or early May, if all goes to plan