ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise will resume production after Warner Bros. Television completed an internal investigation that found no misconduct occurred on the set of the show.

In a statement released today saying, “As we previously stated, we recently became aware of allegations regarding an incident on the set of Bachelor in Paradise in Mexico…We take all such allegations seriously. The safety, security and well-being of the cast and crew is our number one concern, and we suspended filming so that the allegations could be investigated immediately and thoroughly. Our internal investigation, conducted with the assistance of an outside law firm, has now been completed. Out of respect for the privacy interests of those involved, we do not intend to release the videotape of the incident.  We can say, however, that the tape does not support any charge of misconduct by a cast member. Nor does the tape show, contrary to many press reports, that the safety of any cast member was ever in jeopardy. Production on this season of Bachelor in Paradise will be resuming, and we plan to implement certain changes to the show’s policies and procedures to enhance and further ensure the safety and security of all participants.” 

Bachelor in Paradise host Chris Harrison thanked fans for their patience in a tweet…

 

 

As you may remember, production was shut down after allegations of sexual misconduct arose in an alleged incident between two cast members, Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson.

 

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The news comes a few weeks after a producer filed a complaint over an alleged sexual incident between Corinne and DeMario that involved alcohol and issues of consent.

After the incident, Corinne released a statement through her publicist saying, “I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4. Although I have little memory of that night, something bad obviously took place, which I understand is why production on the show has now been suspended and a producer on the show has filed a complaint against the production. As a woman, this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality. As I pursue the details and facts surrounding that night and the immediate days after, I have retained a group of professionals to ensure that what happened on June 4 comes to light and I can continue my life, including hiring an attorney to obtain justice and seeking therapy to begin dealing with the physical and emotional trauma stemming from that evening.”

DeMario also released a statement saying, “It’s unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations. I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws.” 

No word yet from Corinne or DeMario.

 

 

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