Nine’s Millionaire Hot Seat relocates to Queensland to film new episodes

Channel Nine’s Millionaire Hot Seat is relocating to Queensland for seven weeks to film new episodes.

As reported by TV Tonight, production is moving after the show was denied access to Docklands Studios in Melbourne following a coronavirus outbreak on set of The Masked Singer, which is also filmed there.

The quiz show’s host, Eddie McGuire, is believed to have arrived in Queensland and is currently in quarantine.

Nine confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that filming will shortly be commencing in Queensland.

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.

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.

‘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.’