6. They Take Consent Very Seriously

Given all the drama, there’s a lot that can go wrong on the set of BIP. That’s why the producers are said to be extra-sensitive around the subject of consent. Most of the producers present during filming are women in case a sensitive issue arises. This is why the producer who saw the questionable footage between Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson had an investigation launched into the alleged assault immediately.

“Let me start by saying the safety and care of the cast and crew of our show is of the utmost importance to us,” a producer for the show once explained. “It is with this thought in mind that we made the decision to suspend filming. An investigation into the situation was started immediately. Warner Bros. is handling the details of that investigation. They’re moving quickly to gather all the facts, and once that’s done, a clear, concise decision can be made about where we go from here.”

5. No One Stepped In To Prevent The Assault

Bachelor fans were shaken after the scandal between Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson hit headlines. But perhaps the most shocking (and overlooked) part of this scandal is that the production team seemingly looked on as the alleged assault was taking place.

Corinne has since admitted to blacking out after mixing prescription meds with alcohol. The pair’s encounter was caught on tape, which means the production team couldn’t have been too far away when it occurred. Actually, it sounds like most of the cast was present during the incident, but no one did anything to stop it.

“DeMario was in the pool. Next thing you know Corinne comes over and hops on his lap,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. “Everyone is just going about their business. Cameras are rolling. Producers are everywhere.” So why didn’t anyone step in to prevent things from going further?

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