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NBC’s upcoming reality competitionUltimate Slip ‘N Slidehas slid away from its premiere date.
But on Friday, a network spokesperson told PEOPLE the show will not be ready to premiere out of the Tokyo Closing Ceremonies.
News of this debut delay comes afterproduction onUltimate Slip ‘N Slidewas halted indefinitelyon June 2, when a crew member on the show’s set in Simi Valley, California, tested positive for giardia — a microscopic parasite that, when swallowed, causes diarrheal disease.
At the time, only a week of scheduled production was left on the series.
Giardia can be found"on surfaces or in soil, food, or water that has been contaminated with feces from infected people or animals,“according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Though samples from a well, pond, slide pool, water truck and restroom sinks all tested negative for giardia, results of additional testing came back on June 10 showing giardia in the set’s surrounding area.
“The health and safety of everyone on our set is our number one priority, so out of an abundance of caution we have made the decision to stop production ofUltimate Slip ‘N Slideat the current location,” a representative for Universal Television Alternative Studios, who is producing the show for NBC, said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. “We are in the process of determining next steps in order to complete production.”
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At the time, a network spokesperson told the outlet that Moynihan, 44, and Funches, 38, were healthy and fine.
As of Friday, there are no plans for a new premiere date, a source toldDeadline, who first reported the news.
source: people.com
