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CBS halts The Amazing Race due to coronavirus

US reality series grinds to a halt after 3 episodes as a "precautionary measure."

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Production on Season 33 of The Amazing Race (US) has been halted by CBS due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus worldwide.

Three episodes had been filmed in England and Scotland thus far.

“Due to increased concerns and uncertainty regarding the coronavirus around the world, CBS and the producers of The Amazing Race have taken the precautionary measure of temporarily suspending production on the 33rd season of the series,” a CBS spokesperson told Variety.

“All contestants and production staff are in the process of returning home,” said the statement. “At this time, no Racers or anyone on the production team travelling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it. Out of an abundance of caution, everyone involved in the show will continue to be monitored when they return home. The health and well-being of the Racers and the production team are our top priorities.”

The upcoming Season 32 has already been completed and is unaffected.

The action by CBS raises questions around The Amazing Race Australia which is yet to begin production.

It isn’t clear how concerns will impact the Australian series, due to air later this year.

Producers Eureka Productions and 10 have been contacted for comment.

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  2. Everyone will jump at shadows for the next 3-6 months, especially if the Olympics are cancelled. TARA might be put on hiatus unfortunately, or locations changed to make it less Coronatised?

  3. I’m someone who helps to track the spoilers of each season and I was shocked to hear this news yesterday! Hopefully this nasty virus clears itself up quick smart, so we can get back to filming!

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