“Bachelor in Paradise” may have just experienced the franchise's messiest disaster, and there are still plenty of updates pouring in.
In case you missed it, the ABC hit spinoff abruptly shut down production on filming Season 4 after allegations of “misconduct” were reported. "BIP" had only been filming for a few days before it was suspended “indefinitely” and sent the cast members back home from their filming location in Sayulita, Mexico.
Corinne Olympios was confirmed for BIP this summer even though she is in a committed relationship. Filming officially began on June 4 with other Bachelor favorites Amanda Stanton, Robby Hayes and Lacey Mark.
On Sunday, a Warner Bros. rep confirmed to TooFab that production had been halted due to “allegations of misconduct.” At the time, there were no details as to what could have occurred in Paradise, just that the studio had launched an immediate internal investigation into the incident.
Later that night, it was revealed that a producer complained about footage of DeMario Jackson and Olympios getting too sexual in a swimming pool. According to TMZ, the pair were told by producers that a hookup between two of the villains of the franchise would be a fun storyline so they began to drink together at the bar.
So what exactly occurred on the drama, hookup-filled reality show? Here are the newest developments:
Corinne Olympios Claims She Did Not Consent to Sexual Contact, Insiders Say
Individuals close to Olympios claim that the pool hookup between she and Jackson happened because the producers didn't put an end to the sexual engagement when they knew how blackout drunk she was. The "Bachelor" star has already hired a lawyer to represent her.
TMZ reports that the day after the incident in the pool fellow cast members began telling Olympios accounts of what occurred with DeMario.
"She said several cast members told her they had voiced concern to people on the production crew that she was in no position to consent to sexual activity, but the crew did not heed their warnings," according to TMZ.
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View StoryDeMario Jackson Claims They Were Both Drunk and It Was Consensual
Jackson told TMZ that there was a lot of “intense rubbing” and Olympios wanted to take the fun to the pool with the cameras rolling. They both continued to make out and take off their clothes and that's when the “rubbing, touching and fingering” began. Jackson couldn't engage in intercourse due to the amount of alcohol he consumed, so Olympios stuck her genitals in his face and he began licking.
Everything seemed fine on the next day of filming until the pair were called in by the show's executive producer and told that one of the female producers was “uncomfortable” with the footage that was shot the prior night.
The producer has since filed a formal complaint with Warner Bros. because she believes that Olympios may have been sexually assaulted, although Jackson claims that everything was consensual on both ends.
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View StoryLater that day the majority of the announced cast were spotted taking selfies together at the airport in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico flying back home from set. Jackson and Olympios were not seen in any of the photos.
What 'Bachelor' Franchise Alums Are Saying
In wake of the shocking allegations, past "BIP" contestants took to social media to share their concern, confusion and shock.
Just shows everyone how trashy that show is & how trashy the producers are to think it's ok to film sexual activity on an ABC SHOW. #garbage
@leahblock
All of these contestants (including myself) are supposed to trust these producers who we all think are our "friends". Yeah...definitely not.
@leahblock
My opinion of the show is 100% towards the producers- not the contestants.
@leahblock
Praying for those that were hurt by today's events.. respectful love should be our heart's pursuit 💛 #BIP
@CailaQuinn
I'm excited for The Bachelor in Pornadise
@realChadJohnson
TV Shows I've been on - 4
@realChadJohnson
TV Shows I've messed up so bad that they had to stop filming - 0
I feel bad for everyone involved... cast and crew... and that people aren't going to be able to enjoy an experience that meant so much to us https://t.co/QQsAp9fxAd
@ttolbert05
This is not the only lawsuit filed against the company currently 4 activities similar 2 this. In the months to come #TheBachelorMayBeNoMore
@JesseCsincsak
Anybody see the Irony in the production staff getting these two HAMMERED then filming them hooking up then BLAMING THEM FOR IT ??? #SHAMEFUL
@JesseCsincsak
Hopefully everyone is ok in Paradise! How awful would it be if things are true?! Prayers! #BachelorInParadise
@marcusgrodd
I'm heartbroken about BIP. 💔
@ravengates09
What happens in paradise, stays in paradise. #NoComment #BIP4
@RobbyHHayes
I remember the days when the worst things that happened in paradise were fire ants and raccoons... I hope everything is ok!
@Clare_Crawley