Gogglebox Australia stars are in isolation after being identified as Covid close contacts in latest outbreak
Fan-favourite Gogglebox stars Keith and Lee did not feature in this week's episode of the hit show after being identified as close contacts of a confirmed Covid case.
The Melbourne couple are currently in isolation after coming into contact with the infectious person, but have tested negative to the virus.
The show's narrator Jo Van Es told viewers: 'This week, Lee and Keith can't be with us as they're identified as close contacts.'
Off air: Fan-favourite Gogglebox stars Keith and Lee (pictured) did not feature in this week's episode of the hit show after being identified as close contacts of a confirmed Covid case
'They've tested negative and we look forward to seeing them back on the couch soon,' she added.
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The cast and crew of Gogglebox have had to make big adjustments this year due to outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria.
Both the Delpechitra and the Elias families have been ruled out of this season as they reside in Covid hotspots in Sydney.
Update: The show's narrator Jo Van Es told viewers: 'This week, Lee and Keith can't be with us as they're identified as close contacts. They've tested negative and we look forward to seeing them back on the couch soon'
Other families made changes to how they record themselves.
Isabelle Silbery is not watching with her mother Kerry and grandmother Emmie, who are both Zooming in from their own homes.
Frontline worker Kaday has been watching from her own couch while best friend Chantel records via video link.
Separated: Gogglebox families have made changes to how they record themselves. Isabelle Silbery isn't watching with her mother Kerry and grandma Emmie, who are both Zooming in
Fan favourites Matty, Sarah and Jad have also been using Zoom to record.
While some families have opted out of this season, one original household has returned: flatmates Adam Densten and Symon Lovett.
Both Keith and Lee are expected to return to the show soon.
Gogglebox airs 7:30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel Lifestyle, and 8:40pm Thursdays on Channel 10
Back on air: While some families have opted out of this season, one original household has returned: flatmates Adam Densten and Symon Lovett
