Revealed: Why some Big Brother Australia housemates might be blocked from attending the show’s live finale
The countdown is on for Big Brother Australia‘s live finale.
But there are fears that not all of the 20 contestants will be attending the broadcast, which takes place later this month.
While producers are hoping to reunite the entire cast for the TV special, four housemates may be forced to miss it.
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Revealed: Why some Big Brother Australia housemates might be blocked from attending the show’s live finale later this month. Pictured: Big Brother host Sonia Kruger
Daniel Gorringe, Sarah McDougal, Zoe George and Laura Coriakula are all Melbourne residents, and may be unable to attend due to COVID-19 border closures.
An Endemol Shine spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia on Monday: ‘Endemol Shine Australia is following Government directives as they are issued in preparation for the filming of the Big Brother Live Final on July 22.
‘We hope to reunite all the housemates, but the welfare of everyone involved in our shows is our number one priority and we will be working within the Government guidelines.’
Spotted! Army cadet Sarah McDougal (left) is believed to already be in Sydney, as she posed with a fan last week in New South Wales
Will they make it? It’s unclear whether mummy blogger Zoe George (left) and dancer Laura Coriakula will be able to make the trip to Sydney for the live finale
Former AFL star Daniel and army cadet Sarah are believed to already be in Sydney, but it’s unclear whether mummy blogger Zoe and dancer Laura will be able to make the trip.
Domestic travel restrictions have recently been put in place between New South Wales and Victoria, with borders closing to non-essential travellers amid the escalating pandemic.
Last week, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that Melbourne would go into a six-week lockdown to prevent the spread of its recent coronavirus outbreak across the state.
From 11.59pm on July 8, metro Melbourne went into full lockdown.
According to the NSW Government website, there are limited exemptions for allowing Victorians to cross the border, but ‘a border entry permit’ can be granted for those wishing to cross the border with valid reasons.
Who will win? There are now just six housemates left in the competition vying for the $250,000 cash prize
There are now just six housemates left in the competition vying for the $250,000 cash prize.
Australia will ultimately decide who wins the show by voting for one of three remaining contestants during the live finale.
Big Brother continues Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven
Tune in: Big Brother continues Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven. Pictured: Big Brother host Sonia Kruger