Former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks reveals she is quarantining in Australia for two weeks due to a ‘work exemption’ as she teases new project
Former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has revealed that she is quarantining in Sydney, Australia, for two weeks due to a ‘work exemption’.
The soap star, 39, took to Instagram on Monday night to reveal that she will be spending 14 days in her accommodation.
Although Charlie admitted that despite quarantining for two weeks, she is ‘very happy’ to be in Australia.
‘Work exemption’: Former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks has revealed that she is quarantining in Sydney, Australia, for two weeks due to a ‘work exemption’
The former EastEnders star also joked that she is using the opportunity to detox as the only way to ‘stop her eating chocolate’ is to ‘lock her in a room’.
Charlie posted a picture of her view in Sydney, she wrote: ‘Day 1 of 2 week quarantine in Sydney. Raining.’
The soap star then went on to share a radiant selfie, which she captioned: ‘But I’m very happy to be here!’
Charlie’s final photo to her Instagram Story was a picture of four containers of healthy juices, she quipped: ‘Detox started early. Only way to stop me eating chocolate is to literally lock me in a room.’
Day one: The soap star, 39, took to Instagram on Monday night to reveal that she will be spending 14 days in her accommodation
Detox: The former EastEnders star also joked that she is using the opportunity to detox as the only way to ‘stop her eating chocolate’ is to ‘lock her in a room’
Just days earlier, the soap star had shared a selfie of herself wearing a face mask as she teased a new work project, she penned: ‘Australia take 2… [filming emojis] #withintent.’
Fans were quick to ask how Charlie was able to travel while much of the UK remains in Tier 4 lockdown, to which she insisted that she has a ‘work exemption’.
One follower asked: ‘How can you go to Australia? And my best friend can’t to see her mum? If you have any info it would be appreciated.’
To which she replied with: ‘I have a work exemption. So sorry your friend is unable to see her mum! ❤️ .’
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New project? Just days earlier, the soap star had shared a selfie of herself wearing a face mask as she teased a new work project, she penned: ‘Australia take 2… [filming emojis] #withintent.’
Confused: Fans were quick to ask how Charlie was able to travel while much of the UK remains in Tier 4 lockdown, to which she insisted that she has a ‘work exemption’
Reason: Charlie replied with: ‘I have a work exemption. So sorry your friend is unable to see her mum! ❤️ .’
Just last month, it was reported that Charlie and Joey Essex were set to make a cameo appearance on the 2020 series of I’m A Celebrity, which has now ended.
The duo were reportedly seen heading home from Wales after plans for their TV return was allegedly axed after they spent two weeks in isolation.
It came amid claims that ITV spent £500,000 on isolating 10 celebrities just in case the production was hit with any coronavirus issues, reported The Sun On Sunday.
As well as Charlie and Joey, former stars Vicky Pattison and Joe Swash were also said to be going to return to this year’s I’m A Celebrity for a challenge.
A representative for I’m A Celebrity declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Cameo? Just last month, it was reported that Charlie and Joey Essex were set to make a cameo appearance on the 2020 series of I’m A Celebrity, which has now ended (winner Giovanna Fletcher pictured with campmates Jordan North and Vernon Kay L-R earlier this month)