Good News for Bachelor in Paradise fans! Filming will be resuming immediately and the show will go on for this summer! The investigation was completed and there was there was no misconduct by a cast member. This is fantastic news for us!
I immediately started wondering who Demario is going to sue. His contract with the show has all kinds of clauses that are designed to prevent him from suing them. It even lists things like contracting sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted touching in addition to the usual stuff about defamation and editing. That would be a rough fight. They probably have a defamation clause that covers the other participants as well. That leaves the producer herself. She is the one responsible for this entire debacle.
Warner Brothers gave the following statement.
“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.”
It is unclear if Corrine and Demario will be part of filming. I would think Corrine certainly would not be allowed back simply because she let the cat out of the bag very publicly that she has a boyfriend. It would seem that they would allow Demario back because he is in the clear, and his reputation has been publicly called into question. They may offer him a payout not to return if they don’t want him back as incentive to quietly go away.
I hope the season is not delayed for too long. Summer is all about Big Brother and this crazy, ridiculous, scripted, soft core porn. Sadly, the footage in question will not be aired.
Corinne is a deplorable opportunist surely egged on by her parents. I had a hunch this was how it was going to end. She’s now cost WB who knows how much money. Her 15 minutes is definitely up. I’m curious as to what steps her fancy attorney will take now.
That girl and her Smurf face need to go away for good.
Thank the GODS!!! So happy for this news.
Yes now my perfect summer can resume with Big Brother and Bachelor in Paradise. Yaaaaay. I hope DeMario can get some kind of compensation cuz people were on social media calling him a rapist. I went from strongly disliking him to feeling sorry for him. Olivia’s family has the money that’s who he can sue.
Olivia?
I meant Corinne. Who is Olivia? LOL
I read that Demario was fired from his job because of this scandal. Can he sue the show for claiming some sort of sexual assault happened and then saying it didnt but losing his job in the process?
I wonder that too but if the contract states he can’t sue, no matter what happens to his rep / livelihood, that’s one ironclad contract. And I’m under the impression they are ironclad. It says a lot about the folks who are willing to go on (or actively pursue) reality tv roles when it can completely blow up your life. Such a gamble. Not everyone will end up a $$ Bethenny $$.
oh yes…
I have never watched, nor have I even given a damn about anything that is remotely ‘Bachelor/Bachelorette’ related. However I must admit, this incident and the coverage surrounding it has slightly piqued my interest. I’m half tempted to watch this mess when it airs just to see what the hubbub is about.
BIP is so bad it’s good. It’s kind of a dating show, people get voted off the island, sort of. There is alway an odd number so at the ceremony they pair up and whoever is left is sent packing. Then they bring in more slutty people and some of the people that hooked up before jump ship for the fresh meat causing tantrums and hurt feelings. Everyone is super drunk the entire time and having sex everywhere.
Best description of that show ever!!
I don’t watch Bachelor/Bachelorette but I’m addicted to Bachelor in Paradise. Such pure trash!
I hope he is able to sue the two producers who filed a complaint BEFORE they even watched the footage especially when they had access to it. That’s just irresponsible.
My understanding is that it was ONE producer and she was Corrine’s producer. She didn’t need to watch the footage she was either standing there or watching from the control room. She has eyes on her nearly all the time.
Does each person have a producer? Not sure how these shows work.
Here’s my guess: Corrine got sloppy drunk (allegedly) and took it too far sexually with Demario in the swimming pool. Corrine realized what she had done (allegedly) full well knowing that she had to keep it from airing, lest she lose her moneyed boyfriend. She put up a fit (as she’s known to do, allegedly) with her producer and threatened legal action against her if she didn’t object to the film being aired. Corrine’s producer decided the best way to stop the film from airing, and to get off big, fat rich Corrine’s bad side was to claim abuse. End of story? Almost, except no because it was all a big fat lie! That’s my version (allegedly) and I’m sticking to it. Who can Demario sue? Not ABC because, contract. Not BID production because, contract. But he had no contract with Corrine. She made the false accusations. That’s whose piggy bank he needs to go after (allegedly).
lol…
Yesss! I love this show. I also think ABC should allow Demario back and give him some sort of bonus. He’s been dragged and stalked by cameras for weeks with people all but accusing him of rape.
Women who throw out allegations such as rape because they don’t want to upset their boyfriend should be jailed. That happens a lot, too.