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Despite the Covid situation, all of the housemates from the 2021 season were still invited to attend the Sydney finale in person.
But just 16 contestants accepted the offer, and those who declined will instead make an appearance via Zoom.
Change of plans: Production company Endemol Shine initially had big plans for the season s end, including a live audience, but this was scrapped due to the coronavirus outbreak
Producers offered to cover the expenses of the housemates attending, including out-of-pocket expenses such as quarantining costs, reports TV Blackbox.
It comes after former contestant Chris Wayne, who declined to attend, incorrectly stated on Facebook that no one from the show would be present for the finale.
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