Production of  The Masked Singer Australia  has been halted after several crew members have tested positive for coronavirus.

The show is filmed in Melbourne, which is currently experiencing a spike of infections and residents are following strict lockdown rules.

Some lockdown rules include a night-time curfew, the closure of restaurants and gyms and no travel further than 5kms from home.

The show announced its immediate suspension in a tweet on Sunday.

“The health and safety of the community, and our staff and production partners is our number one priority,” the show wrote on Twitter.

“The entire production team, including the masked singers, the host and panellists are now in self-isolation.

“They are all being monitored closely and are in constant contact with medical authorities.”

This shows that the show’s host Osher Gunsberg and judges including singer Dannii Minogue and comedian Dave Hughes are being isolated.