Bachelor in Paradise has halted production of its fourth season and it is reportedly because of sexual misconduct between two of the contestants.
Warner Bros released this statement, “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.”
While the studio did not elaborate what happened, a source told People, “It’s an incredibly difficult and complicated situation, primarily involving two contestants.” The source added, “The show absolutely values the primacy of consent, and this instance it appears as though conduct allegedly occurred without the proper consent having been given. There are still a lot of unanswered questions, and a lot of people who need a chance to tell their stories fully, and the producers and the authorities will make sure they are given every opportunity to do so. Most of all, everyone wants to ensure the safety and well-being, both mentally and physically, of all parties involved.”
What happened? According to TMZ, the show asked DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios to hook up. That they did in the pool with a lot of alcohol involved as other contestants looked on. There was a lot of nudity, Russian Hands and Roman Fingers, and then something happened that is said to have become worrisome to the other houseguests in Mexico. TMZ says that Jackson, “says she put her genitals in his face and he began licking.” That is where the problem lays. When producers saw the video of the interaction, they felt uncomfortable and halted production.
No word if the show will begin airing on August 8th. Although, with the contestants already back in America it is highly unlikely.
UPDATE: Corinne Olympios broke her silence to TMZ today and “claims she was in a blackout state” when she hooked up with DeMario Jackson in the pool. She also told them that she “blames the producers for not pulling the plug and protecting her.” Although, a source told TMZ that “she was lucid and fully engaged.”
I guess we will find out in the inevitable very special Bachelor in Paradise episode that we all know is coming to TV near you in the not so distant future.
As long as we have known Nick Viall, the Bachelor has had a beard. But then yesterday, he had to shave it off for the Dancing with the Stars Disney night so he could play Pinocchio. I cannot tell a lie because my nose will grow, but he looks better without the facial hair. What do you think? Would you give him a rose or dump him just before a winner is selected just like when he was on The Bachelorette both times.
Elijah Wood was on The Tonight Show last week to talk about his new project, but that is not what Jimmy Fallon wanted to discuss. Somehow the NBC host found out that Frodo is friends with The Bachelor Nick Viall and he had to know if it was true.
Once Wood admitted that it was, that was all Fallon wanted to know about. The actor revealed that Viall is a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get), as in the twice dumped runner-up is as sincere as he seems. That is not how I see him, but, then again, I am not friends with him.
After the two discussed Nick, they moved on to dishing about the ABC reality show. At that point, they were like two teen girls on the first day of school discussing all the new kids and the changes the rest of the student body went through over the summer with their bodies. Making it the funniest thing you will see about The Bachelor this season because the rest is just sad. Very, very sad.
It was so hot in LA today? How hot? So hot, Puddle of Mudd was just a puddle of sweatt.
Seriously, it was almost 100 degrees, so imagine if you are going to the Emmys and you are wearing a Tuxedo or a Floor Length Gown and you have to walk that long, never ending red carpet. You will do anything for some cool air. Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer and The Bachelor(ette)’s Chris Harrison did just that. When they weren’t sharing the portable AC with the celebs, they were using it on themselves. Which made them look like they had an Alien coming out of them, just like in that movie. What was the name of it again?
A few years ago, Jimmy Kimmel’s nephew Wesley tried to find love on The Baby Bachelor and he did with Kimmel’s BFF’s daughter. Now it is time for awwwwwwdorable 4 year old Bianca to find her Mr Right. She will have plenty of boys to chose from, although it is evident that there is already a front runner. His name is Alex and the 39 month old came riding in on a black horse aka a motorcycle. Manny, 37 months, might be a close runner up, but maybe not.
It is so frustrating not knowing who she is going to give that sweet candy ring to, who she is going to give a timeout to and so on. I feel like JoJo Fletcher watching herself on The Bachelorette. Hopefully at the end of this journey, both of them will find their Prince Charmings. And one of them will be nice enough to give me one of their leftovers. Scratch that, I only want Flecther’s leftovers. I am not picky because it is slim pickings here in LA.
Back to Bianca, I can’t wait for the next episode of The Baby Bachlorette. My whole life now revolves her finding her soul mate.
