Production for “Bachelor In Paradise” has been given the go-signal on Tuesday, with filming expected to resume in Mexico this weekend.
According to The Hollywood Reporter sources, ABC’s reality franchise is in the process of getting its original cast members for the upcoming season to return for the show. Many of the cast members were called to return for the shoot, and are expected to join the extended filming period through July 5. “Bachelor In Paradise” was originally scheduled to film from June 1-27.
The news came following reports that investigation over a sexual misconduct case involving two of the show’s cast members, Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson, had been concluded and that there was no foul play, Forbes said. The incident happened on set during filming, which caused the production to shut down in the first play.
Warner Bros. since then concluded that in its “internal investigation” with “the assistance of an outside law firm, the tape does not support any charge of misconduct by a cast member” and that the “safety of any cast member” was never in jeopardy. However, the company said it will “plan to implement certain changes to the show’s policies and procedures to enhance and further ensure the safety and security of all participants.”
On the other hand, Variety said it is unlikely that Olympios and Jackson would be returning on the set or return to “Bachelor In Paradise.” Since the incident, both had implied legal action and had secured attorney representation.
