4. Some Of The Contestants Use Illegal Substances

Though it’s got a reputation for being sleazy, there are certain things that BIP doesn’t want to be associated with their name… like contestants mixing drugs and alcohol. However, a recent scandal made it clear that taking pills while drinking is kind of the norm in paradise.

Amid the Corinne Olympios vs. DeMario scandal, it came to light that Corinne had mixed prescription medication with drinking, causing her to forget the moments leading up to their hook-up. The reality star had blacked out during their encounter, but BIP producers eventually determined that no misconduct on DeMario’s part had taken place.

“I drank a little too much when I was on medication. I shouldn’t have been drinking that much and mixing different alcohols,” Corinne said in a statement afterward. “The only regret I have is letting myself drink too much — that’s it,” she adds. “It was unfortunate. But you know what, I’m an adult and I have to move past it.”

3. Living In Paradise Is Actually Pretty Boring

You would think the contestants would have tons of things to do on the tropical island, from sunbathing, swimming and of course flirting. But former contestants have said the days can be long and boring when they’re not filming scenes for the show. Thus why they always end up back at the bar!

“In Paradise, it’s always five o’clock. I woke up in the morning and I had a glass of vodka soda—actually two—before I went down to the house,” Chris Bukowski said. “I didn’t eat anything. There’s not much to do.” But then Tenley added, “I was always busy! I was laying out, I was having conversations, I was in the pool making up synchronized swimming routines. I had a couple guys on the side—just kidding!”

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