COVID-19 terror hits reality shows, Aditya Narayan, Dharmesh, Pawandeep and many others test positive

The second wave of COVID-19 has hit the reality shows and the crew of Dance Deewane 3 was severely affected. After which, the production team stated that they have taken proper precautions to keep the set safe. Not just Dance Deewane, but singing reality show, Indian Idol 12 has also been caught by this virus. Let's take a look at those, who tested positive for COVID-19 on reality shows:

18 crew members tested positive for COVID-19 on the sets of Dance Deewane 3. The production team has got a replacement and the shooting commenced again on April 5. "We are taking all the precautions and not letting anybody inside if he or she does not have a COVID-negatiive report done 48 hours ago. But this disease continues to defy and upset all calculations and care," said Arvind Rao, producer of Dance Deewane 3.

Choreographer and judge of Dance Deewane 3, Dharmesh had taken off to Goa and developed mild symptoms there. After undergoing the test, it came positive. He has been replaced by Punit Pathak meanwhile, a source informed ETimes TV.

Dance Deewane 3 producer Arvind Rao also tested positive. Speaking to ETimes TV about it, he said, "I have moved to my mother's place. My wife and daughter continue to stay in our flat; my daughter is barely 2-year-old and I didn't want to take any risk. My mother's flat has relatively more space and I am pretty safe here."

Host of Indian Idol 12, Aditya Narayan was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19. His wife Shweta Agarwal also tested positive. Speaking about Aditya's condition, his father Udit Narayan had told ETimes TV, "Aditya got himself admitted; it may have been to quarantine himself. He is better now."

Indian Idol 12 contestant Pawandeep Singh was quarantined after he showed mild symptoms of fever and cold. After undergoing the test, he tested positive for COVID-19. This week, he is performing through a video call as he did not want to miss a chance to sing in front of the legendary Kalyan ji and Anand ji. Rest of the contestants have also undergone the test and are awaiting its results.

These three contestants were missing from the Top 15 performance, and their absence has created tension among their fans and the audience. Rumours are rife that they have too shown mild symptoms for COVID-19, and therefore have been missing.