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The Big Brother Australia live finale was plagued by last-minute changes on Tuesday night thanks to new Covid-19 lockdowns in Sydney.
But Sonia Kruger, 55, looked anything but frazzled at the end of the night.
Clad in a stylish blue ensemble, the presenter looked cool, calm and collected as she departed the Big Brother compound in Manly.
Style queen! Sonia Kurger, 55, looked stylish as she left the Big Brother Australia’s finale in Sydney on Tuesday night
Sonia wrapped up from the cold in a chic coat, loose trousers and a pair of military-inspired platform boots.
She completed her look with a black handbag with chain detailing and a matching face mask.
Following close behind was Big Brother 2021 winner Marley Biyendolo, 27, who turned heads in a snazzy yellow suit.
Chic: Sonia wrapped up from the cold in a chic coat, loose trousers and a pair of military-inspired platform boots
The basketball player completed his statement-making look with a white turtleneck jumper and black-and-yellow Nike sneakers.
Clearly in good spirits after taking home the $250,000 cash prize, Marley was seen merrily chatting to crew members as he made his way through the compound.
At times, he covered his mouth and nose with a black face mask.
Winner coming through! Following close behind was Big Brother 2021 winner Marley Biyendolo, 27, who turned heads in a snazzy yellow suit
Trendy: The basketball player completed his statement-making look with a white turtleneck jumper and black-and-yellow Nike sneakers
Masked: At times, he covered his mouth and nose with a black face mask
While many contestants chose to change into more practical clothing for their ride home, runner-up Christina Podolyan was seen climbing into the back of a car wearing the dramatic tulle gown she wore on-stage during the finale.
Her stunning frock featured sequin detailing around the bodice and a fluffy ballroom skirt.
Sarah Jane aka SJ meanwhile covered up her finale outfit – an embellished brown jumpsuit – with a plaid long-sleeved shirt.
Glamorous: While many contestants chose to change into more practical clothing for their ride home, runner-up Christina Podolyan was seen climbing into the back of a car wearing the dramatic tulle gown she wore on-stage during the finale
Fairytale frock: Her stunning frock featured sequin detailing around the bodice and a fluffy ballroom skirt
Quirky: Sarah Jane aka SJ meanwhile covered up her finale outfit – an embellished brown jumpsuit – with a plaid long-sleeved shirt
VIP service! Elsewhere, fellow housemate Mary Kalifatidis was seen waiting for her getaway car outside when it suddenly began raining. In true VIP style, Mary was rescued by a helpful crew member who rushed to hold an umbrella over her head
The stylish entrepreneur wore her signature double-bun hairstyle and wheeled her belongings along in a zebra-print suitcase.
Elsewhere, fellow housemate Mary Kalifatidis was seen waiting for her getaway car outside when it suddenly began raining.
In true VIP style, Mary was rescued by a helpful crew member who rushed to hold an umbrella over her head.
Wild thing! Katie Williams also dressed to impress in a green zebra-print shirt and matching flare trousers
A fashionable farewell! Ari Kimber was meanwhile spotted in the crowd looking very stylish in a button-up shirt, blazer and ripped jeans
Katie Williams also dressed to impress in a green zebra-print shirt and matching flare trousers.
The blonde wore her hair in curls and accessorised her look with red leather booties and a pink cross-body handbag.
Ari Kimber was meanwhile spotted in the crowd looking very stylish in a button-up shirt, blazer and ripped jeans.
Fabulous in fluro! Tilly Whitfeld layered a neon green puffer jacket over a white dress
Change of plans: The Big Brother finale fell right in the midst of the lockdown which came about after Sydney’s COVID-19 cases grew. Pictured: Alex and Charlotte McCristal
Ari, who was evicted from the Big Brother house just one day before the show’s grand finale, looked rather downcast as he made his way home.
Also spotted in the crowd were housemates Daniel Hayes, Brenton Balicki, Alexandra McCristal, her twin sister Alex McCristal, and Tilly Whitfeld.
The Big Brother finale fell right in the midst of the lockdown which came about after Sydney’s COVID-19 cases grew.
Making it work: Despite the Covid situation, all of the housemates from the 2021 season were still invited to attend the Sydney finale in person. Pictured: Brenton Balicki
Helping hand: Producers reportedly offered to cover the expenses of the housemates attending, including out-of-pocket expenses such as quarantining costs, according to TV Blackbox
Despite the Covid situation, all of the housemates from the 2021 season were still invited to attend the Sydney finale in person.
Sixteen former housemates accepted the invitation, while those who could not attend made an appearance via Zoom.
Producers reportedly offered to cover the expenses of the housemates attending, including out-of-pocket expenses such as quarantining costs, according to TV Blackbox.
The show must go on! Sonia also hosted the finale without a studio audience, due to Sydney being in a state of lockdown for two weeks amid the pandemic. Pictured centre: Daniel Hayes
Sonia also hosted the finale without a studio audience, due to Sydney being in a state of lockdown for two weeks amid the pandemic.
Yet despite producers’ best efforts at keeping viewers entertained, many fans were left underwhelmed by the paired-down finale.
‘COVID has made this finale hella awkward to be honest’, one viewer complained on Twitter.
‘Production team needs to be fired for this absolute crock of s**t of a ‘finale” another agreed.
Others complained about the use of a ‘fake crowd’ which could be heard clapping despite the lack of live audience.
‘Did they even need to do this s**ty attempt of a Grand finale? The fake crowd is cringe; and we all know the king of sob will be the winner,’ one person Tweeted.
‘COVID has made this finale hella awkward’: Yet despite producers’ best efforts at keeping viewers entertained, many fans were left underwhelmed by the paired-down finale
Proud father! Winner Marley’s beloved dad was seen leaving the venue wearing a turquoise jacket
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