Today Extra’s Belinda Russell shows off her glamorous transformation following her coronavirus scare

Today Extra’s Belinda Russell shows off her glamorous transformation following her coronavirus scare

Today Extra host Belinda Russell is back at the desk following her coronavirus scare after an interview with Rita Wilson – the wife of actor Tom Hanks – two weeks ago. 

Since testing negative and returning to the show on March 17, the TV presenter has been in high spirits.

On Friday, the 42-year-old shared a TikTok video of herself on Instagram, thanking Channel Nine’s hair and makeup team for making her look glamorous. 

Stunning: Belinda Russell looked glamorous after her hair and makeup team worked their magic

Stunning: On Friday, Today Extra host Belinda Russell showed off her glamorous transformation. The TikTok video, which was also shared on Instagram, showed her fresh-faced and makeup free before the glam squad worked their magic

The video showed her fresh-faced and makeup free before her glam squad worked their magic.

Belinda mimed to the audio: ‘What the hell is beauty mode? What does this do?’

After putting her finger over the camera, she revealed her TV-ready look and mimed: ‘Oh damn, ok, ok.’ 

All dolled up: Belinda mimed to the audio: 'What the hell is beauty mode? What does this do?' After putting her finger over the camera, she revealed her TV-ready look and mimed: 'Oh damn, ok, ok'

All dolled up: Belinda mimed to the audio: ‘What the hell is beauty mode? What does this do?’ After putting her finger over the camera, she revealed her TV-ready look and mimed: ‘Oh damn, ok, ok’

In the caption, she wrote: ‘A huge shout out to Nine’s superstar hair and makeup team.’

‘This morning was the last time in the make up chair with @makeupbyaleesasydney for awhile. Miss you already. Hair by @ashleighmarounhair xx,’ she added.

In the comments one of Belinda’s fans asked if she would not be on screens anymore, but she clarified that the reason was ‘because of corona restrictions, not as many casuals’. 

Daily Mail Australia has approached Belinda Russell for comment. 

On set: On Monday, March 9, actress and singer Rita Wilson performed on Today Extra and was interviewed by hosts Belinda and David Campbell. On Thursday, March 12, Rita's husband Tom Hanks revealed the couple tested positive to coronavirus

On set: On Monday, March 9, actress and singer Rita Wilson performed on Today Extra and was interviewed by hosts Belinda and David Campbell. On Thursday, March 12, Rita’s husband Tom Hanks revealed the couple tested positive to coronavirus

The all clear: Shortly Belinda and David were tested for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation for four days. They returned to the Today Extra set on Tuesday, March 17 after they tested negative the virus.

The all clear: Shortly Belinda and David were tested for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation for four days. They returned to the Today Extra set on Tuesday, March 17 after they tested negative the virus.

On Monday, March 9, actress and singer Rita Wilson performed on Today Extra and was interviewed by hosts Belinda and David Campbell.

On Thursday, March 12, Rita’s husband Tom Hanks revealed the couple tested positive to coronavirus, and shortly Belinda and David were tested for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation for four days.

They returned to the Today Extra set on Tuesday, March 17 after they tested negative the virus.

As of Friday, there are 3,112 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia, including 13 deaths. 

Pandemic: As of Friday, there are 3,112 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia, including 13 deaths

Pandemic: As of Friday, there are 3,112 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia, including 13 deaths