The Australian production of Big Brother has been caught up in the coronavirus pandemic.

The production company behind the show has confirmed that the compound is currently in lockdown.

An Endemol Shine Australia spokesperson said; “We have been made aware that a Big Brother crew member has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The crew member is currently feeling well and showing no symptoms of the virus, however, is being tested and is now self-isolating.”

As a precaution, the site is currently in lockdown pending testing and further advice.

“We continue to work within all Federal and State guidelines and will always make the health, safety and well-being of our cast and crew our number one priority. Housemates have been brought up to date with the current situation,” the spokesperson said.

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Contestants told about COVID

Earlier this month production staff told the contestants about the coronavirus pandemic.

The show began filming in Manly, Sydney, three weeks ago. In the revamped format, the production is pre-recorded.

Housemates have been in total isolation for that entire period.

The Big Brother house is understood to be well supplied with food and essentials, and they usually aren’t told about major news events until after they’ve been eliminated.