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'Big Brother Germany' cast has no idea about coronavirus pandemic
'Big Brother Germany' cast has no idea about coronavirus pandemic, unlike rest of the world
Cydney Henderson
USA TODAY
coronavirus outbreak that grew into a global pandemic, but the sequestered cast of "Big Brother Germany" probably is unaware of the size and extent of its spread.
Fourteen men and women competing on Germany's equivalent of "Big Brother" have been cut off from news and current events since entering the competition on Feb. 6, when the coronavirus story was focused on a section of mainland China.
The contestants, restricted to a "Big Brother" house where they are under constant surveillance, have no idea how dire the situation has become worldwide, with at least 181,546 confirmed cases globally and at least 7,126 deaths, including 17 fatalities in Germany.
"Big Brother Germany" broadcaster Sat.1 defended its decision to keep the contestants in the dark to German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (via Google Translator): "Of course, the residents will be informed if there is reason to do so."
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September 11th attacks.)
Sat.1 added that the contestants have all tested negative for the virus.
Following social media backlash over the morality of keeping the pandemic a secret, Sat.1 announced Monday that it will inform the house guests about the coronavirus pandemic during a live show Tuesday.
statement from the network. "This decision was made in consultation with the relatives."
During the live show, "Big Brother" doctor Dr. Andreas Kaniewski will explain the current situation, answer questions from the contestants and play video messages from their relatives.
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Across the globe, "Big Brother Canada" participants are also unaware of the severity of coronavirus after being isolated since February.
On last week's episode, the contestants wondered why there wasn't audience applause after the first participant was evicted from the "Big Brother" house.
As with other television shows, "Big Brother Canada" nixed its live audience in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but the contestants apparently are unaware of the consequences of the pandemic, including the elimination of studio audiences
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