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Corinne Olympios Ends Investigation Into ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Scandal

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Corinne Olympios said she was a “victim” in an earlier statement regarding the alleged sexual misconduct on the “Bachelor In Paradise” set. (ABC)

After Warner Bros. investigation into sexual misconduct allegations found no evidence, former “Bachelor In Paradise” contestant Corinne Olympios has announced her separate probe also has ended.

“While I never filed complaints or accusations against anyone associated with ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ my team and I felt it was very important to be thorough in getting to the bottom of what had occurred,” Olympios said in a statement to Variety Thursday, June 29. “I felt victimized by the fact that others were judging me through conflicting and unsubstantiated reports, while I myself had no recollection of the events that transpired. My team’s investigation into this matter has now been completed to my satisfaction.”

Warner Bros. suspended production on the hit ABC reality series after crew members voiced concern about Olympios engaging in what could have been a nonconsensual sexual act with DeMario Jackson on set in Mexico.

Hours after Warner Bros. reported its findings on Tuesday, June 20, Olympios vowed in a statement to People magazine through her attorney Martin Singer, “Our own investigation will continue based on multiple new witnesses coming forward revealing what they saw and heard.”

The alum of “The Bachelor” also said she will not be returning to BIP, which TMZ reported has changed its rules to prevent another scandal. Contestants will now reportedly need permission from a producer who will decide if suitors are sober enough to consent to having sex.

“I am also happy about the changes that have been made to the production of ‘Bachelor In Paradise,'” Olympios’ statement to Variety said. “While I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have been a participant on ‘The Bachelor,’ and while I was invited to return to ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ when production resumed, I respectfully made the decision not to return.

“I understand the media’s interest in this story, and I greatly appreciate my fans’ concerns for my well-being, but I think it is best if I keep any further thoughts private for now.”

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