‘Pay your data bill!’ Sunrise host David Koch scolds self-isolating weatherman James Tobin for his poor connection during a live cross from his home
For the past week, Sunrise weatherman James Tobin has been doing live crosses from his home while in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
And on Monday, host David Koch scolded James live on air after his segment was plagued by technical difficulties.
‘Pay your data bill!’ David said, as newsreader Natalie Barr laughed along.
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‘Pay your data bill!’ Sunrise host David Koch (right, with newsreader Natalie Barr) scolded weatherman James Tobin for his poor connection during a live cross from his home on Monday
James, 39, was seemingly aware of the issues before his segment was cut off.
‘We’re working with what we’ve got at the moment. One last thing…’ he said just as the live feed from his kitchen completely froze.
Back in the Sunrise studio, David said impatiently: ‘No, no we cant. Bad luck, you don’t get one last thing. Pay your data bill!’
Doing their best! Reporter James Tobin, 39, was seemingly aware of the issues before being cut off, as he told the hosts: ‘We’re working with what we’ve got at the moment’
Natalie agreed the segment needed to be cut short: ‘It’s breaking up too much.’
They later crossed back to James, where he had found a better connection in another room from within his Sydney apartment.
James returned from America on Sunday, March 15, and was required to self-isolate for 14 days as per government directions.
Working and reporting from home: James returned from America on Sunday, March 15, and was required to self-isolate for 14 days as per government directions
The Sunrise team also confirmed on Monday that their hair and makeup teams were wearing protective gear to reduce potential risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Kochie said the artists were all wearing special P95 masks when tending to talent for the channel’s numerous programs.
On Friday, Seven also announced on Sunrise’s Instagram account: ‘The show is going to look a little different for a while as we follow the government’s advice by practising social distancing and limiting in-studio guests.’
‘The show is going to look a little different for a while’: On Friday, Sunrise announced Seven was following the government’s advice by practising social distancing on their sets and limiting in-studio guests. Pictured: Natalie Barr and David ‘Kochie’ Koch
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced stricter social distancing rules and on Sunday, including the closure of cafe and restaurant dining areas, pubs, clubs, cinemas and gyms.
It follows a push for non-essential services to be shut down by the government to minimise the spread of coronavirus.
As of Sunday night, there were 1,354 reported cases of coronavirus in Australia, including seven deaths.
Australia: As of Sunday night, there were 1,354 reported cases of coronavirus in Australia, including seven deaths