The Project hosts have been clashing after an intense discussion over Melbourne’s lockdown laws.
The discussion came after co-host Carrie Bickmore read out an article around coronavirus fines in Melbourne for excess guests.
“Ten parties (in Melbourne) over the weekend; one of them had 40 people. Now, 40’s obviously over the top, but would you dob in someone who had half a dozen people over at their house for a barbecue?” asked Price.
Helliar’s response was immediate: “I wouldn’t think twice about it.”
“Really? You’re a dobber? You’re a dobber. It’s unAustralian, Peter,” Price pushed.
“Mate, I don’t care. That’s bulls**t,” Helliar shot back, as Price repeated his “unAustralian” claim.
“You can say it again if you want – I’ll say the same thing,” Helliar continued. “Haven’t you been paying attention to what we’ve all been going through? We’re so close to the end. The fact that 40 people are like-minded enough to think that it’s OK to have a party is ridiculous.”
Bickmore had advice for Price, with her suggesting that he sits in a park if he wants a small gathering.
“Well what’s the difference between sitting in a park or sitting in my backyard?”
“Because that’s what you’re allowed to do!” said an exasperated Bickmore.
Host Waleed Aly took control and asked if Price was planning to host an illegal house party.
“Yes! I am! Yes! … Let me be clear, I’m not encouraging people to break the law. I’m saying, don’t dob them in.”
Fans of the show didn’t agree with him.
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