‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Production Suspended After ‘Allegations Of Misconduct’

Production on the fourth season of ABC’s Bachelor In Paradise has been halted after allegations of misconduct involving two contestants. The season was set to premiere on August 8th.

The allegations stem from conduct between cast members Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson.

According to Los Angeles Times reporter Amy Kaufman, on the first day of filming, Jackson and Olympios got ‘extremely intoxicated.’ Olympios allegedly approached Jackson at the bar and kissed him. From there, they proceeded to the pool, where they got naked.

As the two were in the pool, a source said that it turned into ‘soft core porn’. One of the producers who witnessed the incident did not show up for work the following day. This producer has allegedly sued the production over the misconduct she witnessed.

(MAJOR SPOILER): I'm not at liberty to throw accusations out. But yeah, drinking, sex, cameras, etc. You get the picture. (3/3)

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) June 11, 2017

This is a real shitty situation to be honest. I don't know enough details to speculate. Just know it involves DeMario & Corinne.

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) June 11, 2017

I know you're immediately thinking the worst. I honestly don't think it's that. At least not what I heard.

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) June 11, 2017

Don't know all the details. Hopefully for all parties involved it gets resolved. But certainly doesn't look like BIP is happening.

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) June 11, 2017

Warner Bros. released a statement on the incident on Sunday, June 11:

“We have become aware of allegations of misconduct on the set of Bachelor in Paradise in Mexico. We have suspended production and we are conducting a thorough investigation of these allegations. Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate responsive action.”

DeMario and Corinne were both shown footage of their hookup during their interviews in the days following their rendezvous.

— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) June 11, 2017

My source was told a producer filed a "third party complaint," to clarify my above comment.

— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) June 11, 2017

Bachelor In Paradise Season 4 Cast

Rachel Lindsay’s season of The Bachelorette:

DeMario Jackson

Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor:

Raven Gates
Corinne Olympios
Alexis Waters
Kristina Schulman
Danielle Maltby
Jasmine Goode
Lacey Mark
Taylor Nolan

JoJo Fletcher’s season of The Bachelorette:

Derek Peth
Nick “St. Nick” Benvenutti
Robby Hayes
Alex Woytkiw
Vinny Ventiera

Ben Higgins’ season of The Bachelor:

Amanda Stanton

Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of The Bachelorette:

Ben Zorn

About Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise is an elimination-style reality competition television series which premiered on August 4, 2014, on ABC. It is a spin-off of the American reality television game shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The show features previous contestants who have been featured on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The show is hosted by Chris Harrison.