Home and Away

[BJT2]

I think there will be a lot of conversations happening behind closed doors at Seven. This is a legal mind field. What do they do?

[JBar]

‘Dog whistle’: Bach star responds to Sam Frost

[ekane]

If it was filmed in Victoria she wouldn’t have a choice.

[FootyKick]

Statement from Seven:

“Seven strongly encourages vaccination for all our people and all Seven productions strictly adhere to the public health COVID-19 safe protocols,” a spokesman told news.com.au.
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“All Home and Away cast and crew also undertake Covid-19 testing three times a week in addition to other preventive measures. Sam Frost continues to work on Home And Away and follows the safety protocols in place.”

[Axeyman]

My niece who knows most of the Home and Away cast, told me that Sam has a medical exemption.

[nztv]

@Axeyman

told me that Sam has a medical exemption

If that’s the case I hope Seven stands by her and it sounds as if they are. Hope she is doing ok.

[FootyKick]

I’ve been reading rumours online that Rob Kipa Williams (Ari Parata), has had his contract shortened because of a disagreement with production, presumably about the vaccine, as he’s been posting on his Instagram stories in recent weeks with questions such as “Should the vaccine be made mandatory?”, so you’d think he doesn’t intend on taking the vaccine based off that.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Sam Frost is allowed to stay on the show because it’s supposedly for a medical reason, however Rob might be choosing not to take the vaccine, just because. Interesting to note that Ethan Browne (Tane Parata), Kawakawa Fox-Reo (Nikau Parata), and Harley Bonner (Logan Bennett), have also been ‘liking’ similar posts not wanting to take the vaccine on Instagram and supporting Rob. Might see quite a few departures in coming months if that’s the case.

[JBar]

FULL RULES REVEALED: ‘Almost no one’ will actually be exempt from Covid jab:

Why ‘almost no one’ is actually exempt from jab

[Andrew]

@JBar

FULL RULES REVEALED: ‘Almost no one’ will actually be exempt from Covid jab:

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/sam-frost-vaccine-controversy-experts-say-almost-no-one-is-medically-exempt-from-covid19-jab/news-story/ba26c3b4c50d586c2e03dc20f468e49f

Sure if you are a front line worker vaccines should be mandatory.

But if Sam Frost hasn’t been vaccinated, but they are getting regularly tested and following other covid safe practices on set, what’s the harm?

Even with vaccinations you would need to continue regular testing. It doesn’t make sense to me.

(note I was fully vaxxed at the start of June so I’m in no way anti-vax).

[Tom_TV7]

@Andrew

But if Sam Frost hasn’t been vaccinated, but they are getting regularly tested and following other covid safe practices on set, what’s the harm?

Even with vaccinations you would need to continue regular testing. It doesn’t make sense to me.

Either way it’s not a good look especially if they’re a public figure trying to play the sympathy card to justify the fact that they’re not vaccinated for non-medical (and thus illegitimate) reasons.

If she doesn’t want to be vaxxed then she should keep it to herself. If it goes against the company policy then adios. Simple.

[Andrew]

@Tom_TV7

@Andrew

But if Sam Frost hasn’t been vaccinated, but they are getting regularly tested and following other covid safe practices on set, what’s the harm?

Even with vaccinations you would need to continue regular testing. It doesn’t make sense to me.

Either way it’s not a good look especially if you’re a public figure trying to play the sympathy card to justify the fact that they’re not vaccinated for non-medical (and thus illegitimate) reasons.

If she doesn’t want to be vaxxed then she should keep it to herself. If it goes against the company policy then adios. Simple.

Oh I agree - she should have probably kept quiet about it. But she’s obviously working through a few issues and perhaps didn’t make the right choice. We don’t need to send a spear through her heart for it.

My point is more so regarding company policy mandating a vaccine. We don’t even know how long this vaccine will be effective for.

[SydneyCityTV]

@Tom_TV7

it’s not a good look especially if you’re a public figure trying to play the sympathy card to justify the fact that they’re not vaccinated for non-medical (and thus illegitimate) reasons.

Exactly. No doubt on-air personalities at Seven who’ve done the right thing and got vaccinated themselves would be less impressed with the stuff they’ve seen/heard from Sam Frost + other H&A stars in recent days.

@Tom_TV7

If she doesn’t want to be vaxxed then she should keep it to herself. If it goes against the company policy then adios. Simple.

Indeed. Aside from those with exceptions for legitimate medical reasons, H&A stars who take an anti-vax stance might find trouble ever getting another position in the mainstream media if Seven and other companies eventually decide they want all their employees to be fully vaccinated.

We’ve already heard that Nine’s going down that road (certainly in news & current affairs departments) so it wouldn’t surprise me if all major Australian media organisations eventually follow suit to some degree.

[Andrew]

@SydneyCityTV

@Tom_TV7

it’s not a good look especially if you’re a public figure trying to play the sympathy card to justify the fact that they’re not vaccinated for non-medical (and thus illegitimate) reasons.

Exactly. No doubt on-air personalities at Seven who’ve done the right thing and got vaccinated themselves would be less impressed with the stuff they’ve seen/heard from Sam Frost + other H&A stars in recent days.

@Tom_TV7

If she doesn’t want to be vaxxed then she should keep it to herself. If it goes against the company policy then adios. Simple.

Indeed. Aside from those with exceptions for legitimate medical reasons, H&A stars who take an anti-vax stance might find trouble ever getting another position in the mainstream media if Seven and other companies eventually decide they want all their employees to be fully vaccinated.

We’ve already heard that Nine’s going down that road (certainly in news & current affairs departments) so it wouldn’t surprise me if all major Australian media organisations eventually follow suit to some degree.

Which is pretty outrageous, the point of the vaccine was not to get to 100% and mandate it as a condition of employment.

It was to make sure hospitals weren’t overrun and the mortality rate was kept under control. Evidently governments around the world are happy with 70-80% so why workplaces are making it 100% is a bit puzzling.

[JohnsonTV]

The instructors from SAS Australia (including Ant Middleton) were at the set of Home and Away recently. (I heard this on the latest episode of So Dramatic podcast)
Possible cameo?

[ando9185]

Isn’t Alf a bit old to be jumping from the helicopters into the water? Although, I can see Irene running through the buildings gun in arms with explosions around her.

[Kierain_Geaney]

Alf: the next action hero lol

[VictorianSun]

Who is the culprit?

• Annie
• Felicity
• Leon
• Cash
• Other

[JohnsonTV]

Home and Away casts Chris Hemsworth's younger cousin Luke Van Os in new role

The 24-year-old actor has already started filming his scenes as newcomer Xander, but fans will only get to catch him on screen next year.

[JeepersCreepers]

I’m loving Marilyn’s scenes lately. This new ‘attitude transplant’ is hilarious, and the shock on Irene’s face last night made me laugh when (vegetarian) Marilyn asked for a beef burger ‘made with cow’.

[JohnsonTV]

Channel 5 UK has confirmed that from Monday, November 8, Home and Away will move from the main channel to 5STAR for its first screening at 6.30pm, due to the expansion of the 5pm news and Neighbours taking H&A’s 6pm timeslot. The weekday repeat of 1.15pm on the main channel remains unchanged.