Studio concludes ‘no sexual misconduct’ on Bachelor in Paradise set

SCANDAL-plagued US reality dating show Bachelor in Paradise will go ahead, after the studio found “no sexual misconduct” took place.

THE studio behind Bachelor in Paradise has concluded no sexual misconduct took place between contestants.

“As we previously stated, we recently became aware of allegations regarding an incident on the set of Bachelor in Paradise in Mexico,” the statement from Warner Bros. read. “We take all such allegations seriously.”

Warner Bros. originally shut down production of the fourth season of the ABC reality series amid allegations of a sexual encounter between contestants DeMario Jackson, 30, and Corrine Olympios, 24. After launching an internal investigation with the assistance of an outside law firm, the studio confirmed the footage did not support claims of sexual misconduct by a cast member.

DeMario Jackson was caught up in the scandal.

“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,” the statement continued. “Nor does the tape show, contrary to many press reports, that the safety of any cast member was ever in jeopardy.”

Bachelor in Paradise will resume filming, though changes will be made to the show’s policies and protocols to enhance the safety and security of those involved.

There’s no word yet on what this will mean for Australian Bachelor ‘villains’ Keira Maguire and Sam Johnston, who were scheduled to appear on the show.

But their US debut was cancelled following news last week production had been suspended.

“I had my bags all ready to go, then on Sunday morning, I woke up and literally had five missed calls,” Maguire, 31, told NW magazine.

Will Keira still appear on the show? Photo: AAP Image/Joe Castro

While Johnston, 27, also confirmed he was set to appear, he told the magazine he was glad to be no longer involved.

“I’m very shocked and surprised (the production company) would blatantly ignore their duty of care,” he said at the time.

Production of the fourth season of the reality series was shut down amid allegations co-stars Jackson and Olympios engaged in questionable activity in a pool at the resort where filming took place. The cast had been sent home from Mexico as a result.

The network confirmed that the series will air later this year.

“We appreciate the swift and complete investigation by Warner Bros. into allegations of misconduct on the set,” the network said in a statement.

Longtime US Bachelor host Chris Harrison also weighed in on Twitter.

Thank you for your patience, trust and loyalty #BachelorNation and to our entire Bachelor family

— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) June 20, 2017

Jackson said in text messages obtained by The Post last week he believed the tape would clear his name. Olympios also hired famed lawyer Marty Singer to represent her.

Neither contestant immediately responded to a request for comment.

This story originally appeared in the NY Post and is republished here with permission.

Originally published as Studio concludes ‘no sexual misconduct’ on Bachelor in Paradise set