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'Bachelor In Paradise' Contestants React To Show Resuming

by Jamie LeeLo
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Warner Bros. just let the world know that it will resume filming for this season of Bachelor In Paradise, and now contestants are reacting to the news.

On June 20, Warner Bros. released an official statement to Elite Daily:

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.
ABC

An ABC spokesperson also gave Elite Daily the following statement:

We appreciate the swift and complete investigation by Warner Bros. into allegations of misconduct on the set of 'Bachelor in Paradise.' Given their results, the series will resume production, and will air this summer on ABC.

Elite Daily reached out to Corinne Olympios' and DeMario Jackson's reps for comment on the new statement but did not hear back by time of publication.

However, Corinne said in a statement to TMZ last week,

I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4. Although I have little memory of that night, something bad obviously took place, which I understand is why production on the show has now been suspended and a producer on the show has filed a complaint against the production. As a woman, this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality. As I pursue the details and facts surrounding that night and the immediate days after, I have retained a group of professionals to ensure that what happened on June 4 comes to light and I can continue my life, including hiring an attorney to obtain justice and seeking therapy to begin dealing with the physical and emotional trauma stemming from that evening.
ABC

And DeMario also gave a statement to E! News,

It's unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations. I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws.
ABC

Now, additional contestants plus host Chris Harrison are posting their thoughts on the show's return.

And, of course, the fans have comments, too.

No word on when the show will return or if it will be as we know it, but until then, fans and contestants alike can rejoice.