EXCLUSIVE: Filming will resume on The Chase for Seven -and host Andrew O’Keefe is back as quizmaster.

It’s good news for the Seven show which has been on an extended production break as O’Keefe addressed health issues. The industry shutdown due to COVID-19 has also added to that time, but the show now resumes with new filming measures.

A Seven spokesperson told TV Tonight, “The 2020 season of The Chase starts filming next week. Given the current environment in relation to COVID-19, there are a number of safety and hygiene measures that have been put into place together with ITV Studios to minimise risk for the cast, crew and contestants.

“These will be overseen by a dedicated coordinator whose job it is to ensure these are adhered to at all times.

“Measures include temperature checks on arrival followed daily briefings conducted by the COVID-19 coordinator; widespread instructional signage; implementation of personal distancing both on and off-camera including repositioning of host and contestants on-set, and personnel spread across multiple control rooms; rigorous catering practices (no shared food plates, individual food items etc) and expanded cleaning regimes.”

The Chase continues to lead its timeslot, winning every single day since at least the start of 2019 and beating Hot Seat by 14% on average in 2020.

Update: Sources advise filming will actually begin today.

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