The Amazing Race Australia producer ‘breaks her back’ while testing out a challenge for the show
A producer for The Amazing Race Australia has reportedly broken her back while testing out a challenge for the show.
Senior producer Yasmin Kara broke her vertebrae while attempting an obstacle which involved jumping into water, reports TV Blackbox.
The production team was given a safety briefing before testing out the challenge.
Accident: An Amazing Race Australia producer has ‘broken her back while testing out a challenge for the show’. Pictured host Beau Ryan
Yasmin has more than a decade of experience in broadcast television.
A spokesperson for production company Eureka Productions said in a statement: ‘Eureka complies with all applicable workplace health and safety laws.
‘The safety and wellbeing of all the contestants and crew in any and all of Eureka’s production environments is paramount.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
Incident: According to TV Blackbox , senior producer Yasmin Kara (pictured) was attempting an obstacle which involved jumping into water, when she broke her vertebrae
Filming for The Amazing Race recently wrapped up, after Channel 10 was forced to shut down production earlier this year due to Covid-19.
As reported by TV Tonight on November 21, network boss Beverley McGarvey said: ‘The Amazing Race Australia finished filming on the weekend.
‘The footage that I have seen so far is extraordinary. It really showcases our beautiful country and the teams competing this year are competitive, creative and very diverse.
New series: Filming for The Amazing Race Australia has finally come to a close, after Channel 10 were forced to shut down production earlier this year. Pictured Sidney Pierucci and Ashley Ruscoe
‘The teams at Eureka and 10 have done a superb job.’
It’s not yet been confirmed when the show will air, but retired NRL star Beau Ryan will be returning as the show’s host.
The network released an action-packed trailer last week, with contestants shown exploring Australia while carrying out a series of challenges.
Fan favourite: It’s not yet been confirmed when the show will air, but ex-NRL star Beau Ryan will be returning as the show’s host